seanphan

Hello all! I was just wondering for those of you have taken your modded car in for the recommend service (10k, 30k, etc.) Which dealership do you guys have good experiences with / recommend? Any particular dealership that is more mod friendly than others? I have my 30k mile maintenance coming up soon. Thanks for all the help!

chris07is

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I wouldnt recommend any dealership, because they cahrge arm and a leg. However, we have some vendors members here that can direct you to the right direction...try l spec...

RA40

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Where are you in So. Cal? Plenty of independent shops to consider for maintenance. Just about every dealer and independent has had some issues damaging a car and it isn't just modded cars. It happens even though it should not.

I've had body work (meaning damage) from dealers, independents, stains on carpet... One is to tell the service writer do not wash the car if the dealer has an automated wash. Low profile tires-big wheels don't do well in those track systems.

Meraki Autoworks

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Lexus of Westminster, Pete Pham. they put a paper on your car that says "DRIVE SAFE, LOW CAR"

LSpec

My personal car is a full fledged track car, its about 3 inches from the ground measuring from the rails, It also has a full kit.
I can get it in the air without a scratch, also got a customers ISF in the air on coilovers with carbon fiber kit without a scratch.


I am pretty sure I am very MOD friendly shop in So Cal
in fact I prefer to work on modified cars. Otherwise I would still be at Lexus working on grandmas LS460 with 400 miles on it, in for her 3 year service.

Call me or stop by

thanks!
Alex
L-Spec
424-241-2078

projectdna

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It will depend on what kind of modifications we're talking about. For bolt-on mods, most dealerships won't fuss. Any modification that is a direct cause for your warranty to be voided will obviously be an issue at a dealership.

I personally recommend Lexus of Westminster if you're in the south LA/north OC area. Ask for Charlie Sarno or Pete Phat.

thekhmer

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i used lexus of westminister last oil change also..would anyone happen to know if they have in ground lifts or drive on lifts? i forgot to ask last time i was there but they didnt have a problem getting the car up lol also they made a note on the car saying not to wash n detail as requested a+ in my book

seanphan

thanks for all the replies guys! I took it to Westminster last time for a oil change so I'll probably end up there again for my service. Just wanted to see where else people were going I"ll definitely consider going to Lspec in the future.

Btw thekhmer, I believe they have a drive on lift because last time they said they weren't sure if they were able to get my car on the lift but they said it barely cleared lol. Guess if i go to them again I'll have to take off my lip since they could barely get it on before when I didn't have a lip yet.

Kitty2IS

has anyone had their lowered cars with aftermarket wheels washed at longo before? i dropped off my car for recall work, and told them not to wash. but a week later when i picked it up it was washed for sure. i did an inspection before i left and saw no damage but now i'm worried..

zzang

I had my car washed at Longo before. I didn't see any damages or anything. So I think you're good. But if you're into car detailing and stuff, then i'll say, maybe they caused some swirls or something like that.

RA40

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With bigger wheels and low profile tires, the dealers may have updated their automated machines for clearance. The safe way is to not have the car run through the automated wash and in those instances they will hand wash. With all this, verify what the practice is so that you don't find outthe hard way.

Kitty2IS

thanks for the tip. just frustrating how i asked for no wash specifically and they washed it anyway