Dealership SCAM - busted.
#2
Maybe it's just me, but I don't see the big deal here. Depending on your mileage they are automatically going to recommend replacing certain items. And just because the service writer told you that the tech looked at your elements and said they needed to be replaced, doesn't mean that was the case. Granted, maybe they really did, and they were trying to scam you but I just don't see it I guess. When I had my car in last time they told me I also needed those items replaced, but I just informed them that I had already done the work and that was that. I still saw it on my bill and it made a reference that I declined the work. I think this isn't as big as an issue as your making it out to be
#4
Maybe it's just me, but I don't see the big deal here. Depending on your mileage they are automatically going to recommend replacing certain items. And just because the service writer told you that the tech looked at your elements and said they needed to be replaced, doesn't mean that was the case. Granted, maybe they really did, and they were trying to scam you but I just don't see it I guess. When I had my car in last time they told me I also needed those items replaced, but I just informed them that I had already done the work and that was that. I still saw it on my bill and it made a reference that I declined the work. I think this isn't as big as an issue as your making it out to be
Try and deflect all you want. I was told that a tech saw my stuff and it needed to be replaced. That's a bold face lie.
#5
He also told me that the battery failed a load test.
How much would you like to bet if I took it in to my local Mech. to be load tested....that it would pass?
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#8
but in the real world it did not need attention because it had just been replaced.
If you are going to put on a RO that it needs replacement, it better damn well need replacement, anything else is just a bunch of lies.
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Good catch J3ffrey, if they really inspected your car as they said it shouldn't be on the list of service needed. I guess there was a certain amount of miles on the car and they just decided you need the service. some of the guys on CL really don't appreciate anything just always ready to bash someone or kill the thread......
#11
I do need the brake fluid flush and spark plugs, according to the book.
I'm almost tempted to go get the battery load tested tomorrow.
#13
I'm just ranting because this is an OUTRIGHT LIE and 100% false. I do NOT need filters and I have proof. They should do their job and I'm sure they make 1000's on filters that don't need to be replaced.
#14
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Sorry but not a big deal most dealer recommend stuff and small machine shops. If your confident it's a huge scam please go to your local news station and put the dealership on blast for recommending air filter changes. Cause everytime they recommend something I say no they say ok.