tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4577546745078520453.post1715403856292931090..comments2024-03-28T00:16:56.038-04:00Comments on Lens Bubbles: OT: Getting Shafted in Car ServiceLens Bubblehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06445561503570800312noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4577546745078520453.post-87588024423376258622017-03-19T18:29:45.963-04:002017-03-19T18:29:45.963-04:00They overcharge for the initial tank of petrol and...They overcharge for the initial tank of petrol and refuse a refund on remaining petrol when the car is returned. <a href="http://northamptonmotorcentre.co.uk/en" rel="nofollow">northamptonmotorcentre.co.uk</a><br />jadehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13835847777966515522noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4577546745078520453.post-30223434360746158632011-01-17T03:03:43.479-05:002011-01-17T03:03:43.479-05:00I hear about this kind of issue several times from...I hear about this kind of issue several times from my friends. I started saving up some money for a new vehicle, actually and one of them suggested that I should choose a deal that is really worth it. He mentioned to me that he saw these <a href="http://www.elmoretoyota.com/used-cars-in-anaheim.aspx" rel="nofollow">used cars in Anaheim</a> when he visited his dad last season. I might be considering <a href="http://www.elmoretoyota.com/Department-Preowned.aspx" rel="nofollow">used car dealerships in Orange County</a> 'coz of its good offers and services. As I have researched a few days ago about Toyota brands, it's worth it. But I think with every buy, we must also think about the added services the dealers would promise us. Anyway, I do hope you got your rear door handle fixed by now.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13924219028044429756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4577546745078520453.post-47584434385227610792010-09-22T23:11:31.662-04:002010-09-22T23:11:31.662-04:00Hi
I suggest you call Shahin Alizide, dealer princ...Hi<br />I suggest you call Shahin Alizide, dealer principal at Downtown Toyota and share your experience. Mention that Toyota Canada staff happened to be reading your blog. <br />While you are there, go visit the Sales Manager, Jenan Culic. He's a photography buff too.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4577546745078520453.post-8336404544693506552010-09-05T17:32:54.106-04:002010-09-05T17:32:54.106-04:00Hi again ... don't forget that the dealer has ...Hi again ... don't forget that the dealer has to pay through the nose for the software they put onto those diagnostic computers. I happen to know (in Australia at least) its horrific.obakesanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13743339737847465926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4577546745078520453.post-17611907761000263342010-09-05T10:13:20.723-04:002010-09-05T10:13:20.723-04:00Sorry, it should have read "Same as the camer...Sorry, it should have read "Same as the camera has gone" instead of "Sample the camera has gone".Lens Bubblehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06445561503570800312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4577546745078520453.post-11835290973351942552010-09-05T10:11:46.177-04:002010-09-05T10:11:46.177-04:00@yungphotography & Anonymous: Thanks for the s...@yungphotography & Anonymous: Thanks for the support. The GPS wasn't worth much. These people who do this kind of stuff don't really care how much it's worth. They would do it for $10, I am sure.<br /><br />@obakesan: Yes it was a mistake to leave the GPS in plain sight. I used to put it in glove compartment when GPS was still pretty expensive, but eventually got lazy. Now I know better. I agree with you on simple technologies, especially when it comes to automobiles. There was a time when anyone can have a shot at fixing simple stuff but now even the simplest fix require a computer connected to the car and everything is now electronic instead of mechanical. Sample the camera has gone, I guess. It's sad that it's an irreversible trend, simply because electronics is a cheaper alternative. <br /><br />As for the services, I guess the dealer has to pay for all the fancy HD TV, free coffee, etc in the waiting area, but his is no excuse for such price differences. Thanks for your input.Lens Bubblehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06445561503570800312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4577546745078520453.post-88600257574418876572010-09-04T23:51:31.654-04:002010-09-04T23:51:31.654-04:00indeed ouch .. I always take my GPS and sunglasses...indeed ouch .. I always take my GPS and sunglasses off the dash and put them in the glove box. Dad had his work truck windsceen smashed for a pair of sunnies which (being prescription glasses) were tossed on the ground 50meters from the car.<br /><br />As to the automotive service industry, its interesting. I personally believe we'd be all better off with less sophisticated and simpler machines. For instance we have a 1980 Volvo Station wagon (265) which on the highway gives 6l / 100Km ... today you need to spend dozens of thousands to get a turbo diesel which will not last as long or be as tolerant of service issues as the reliable old Volvo has been. People talk about C02 emissions but if you're burning the same amount of fuel then you're emitting the same amount of carbon ... no two ways about it.<br /><br />So the service industry is much like the way we use the word "<i>service</i>" in the agricultural industry. You have a cow, you want it pregnant so you pay for another farmer with a bull to <i>service</i> your cow.obakesanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13743339737847465926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4577546745078520453.post-2806556925905992702010-09-04T17:50:43.911-04:002010-09-04T17:50:43.911-04:00For those who break car windows for coins, they re...For those who break car windows for coins, they really need to be shot on the street!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4577546745078520453.post-67398883893548351422010-09-04T17:10:45.138-04:002010-09-04T17:10:45.138-04:00Ouch, sorry to hear about the van.
Good tips on...Ouch, sorry to hear about the van. <br /><br />Good tips on car dealerships, yea they constantly try to upsell you on service and parts. Sad that the window replacement probably cost more than the GPS itself.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com