[AT] OT: Dealerships

[Dave Rotigel]

The guys I was talking about are in their late 20's/early 30's. I kinda take for granted that you are not in that age group Larry!
	Dave

On Jul 9, 2012, at 6:34 PM, Larry Goss wrote:

> 
> LOL!  Dave, you're probably being a bit facetious, but after having had a stroke, a couple cataract operations, and a couple replacement knees, going somewhere -- anywhere -- for a monthly pedicure has become a new norm for me.  If it happens to be a car dealership instead of a fru-fru salon, so be it!
> 
> Larry
> 
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Dave Rotigel" <rotigel at me.com>
> To: "Antique tractor email discussion group" <at at lists.antique-tractor.com>
> Sent: Monday, July 9, 2012 5:09:35 PM
> Subject: Re: [AT] OT: Dealerships
> 
> They are in business to make money Mike. And that is EXACTLY what they are doing. Hell, I know some guys who go there JUST to have their nails done!
> 	Dave
> 
> On Jul 9, 2012, at 5:15 PM, Mike Meulenberg wrote:
> 
>> I too hate going to dealerships, the trend around here at least is to make into mini luxury day spas. There is a chevy Buick/GMC/ Caddy dealer near us that has a place for the ladies to get there hair and nails done, a fancy coffee shop, wirelesss internet etc. I can't help but think while I'm leaning on the granite counter top explaining the problem to the service writer that someone, namely me. is paying for all this. 
>> Mike M
>> 
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>> From: Mattias_Kess? 
>> Receiver: Antique tractor email discussion group 
>> Time: 2012-07-09, 16:13:45
>> Subject: Re: [AT] OT: Check the grounds
>> 
>> 
>> What kind of Volvo was it?
>> 
>> Mattias in Volvo country
>> Den 9 jul 2012 22:09 skrev <weeksh at att.net>:
>> 
>>> In Georgia, at least 19 out of 20 of them are rip off artists. Same goes
>>> for most of the chain operated repair places around here as well. I
>>> assume they are rip offs until proven otherwise.
>>> 
>>> I have enough experience to spot them almost instantly so do not get
>>> taken very often. However, I do not understand how people that do not
>>> know better can afford to use them for anything.
>>> 
>>> I will not buy buy parts from them unless there is no other source.
>>> 
>>> Howrd in GA
>>> 
>>> On 8 Jul 2012 at 22:16, Dean VP wrote:
>>> 
>>>> Roy,
>>>> 
>>>> That is quite amazing. Who would have thought of that particular current
>>> path? You need to
>>>> tip the Maintenance Super! Sometimes dealers try to get you to fix
>>> things that are not
>>>> needed so they can sell more parts and labor. I wonder if this issue is
>>> written up in a
>>>> Technical Service Bulletin within the Volvo organization?
>>>> 
>>>> I had a Ford dealer in AZ tell me my truck transmission oil was
>>> discolored and had a
>>>> burned smell. And that my differential case was leaking. At the time I
>>> had just changed
>>>> the transmission fluid about 2,000 mile earlier and the whole truck had
>>> been thoroughly
>>>> inspected before our trip to AZ. . I just flat didn't believe them so I
>>> didn't follow
>>>> their recommendations. I checked the transmission fluid myself and it
>>> was so clear it was
>>>> hard to see on the dipstick and no burned smell confirmed by 5 of my
>>> neighbors in AZ. Had
>>>> the engine oil changed at the standard interval and was told the same
>>> thing for the second
>>>> time at the same dealer. Transmission oil needs to be changed because
>>> it is dark and has
>>>> a burned smell and differential leaking. About a $400 service bill if I
>>> followed their
>>>> recommendation. I didn't. Drove back home and put another 3,000 miles
>>> on the truck and
>>>> had it serviced back at my Ford dealer here in WA that I trust.
>>> Transmission oil is fine,
>>>> no burned smell and no leak in the differential case. It is really hard
>>> to find a dealer
>>>> than can be trusted. I will never ever do business with that Ford
>>> dealer in AZ again.
>>>> Horne Ford in Apache Junction, AZ. Not an honest service department.
>>>> http://www.roberthorneford.com/
>>>> 
>>>> Dean VP
>>>> Snohomish, WA
>>>> 
>>>> "Do not go where the path may lead; go instead where there is no path
>>> and leave a trail."
>>>> - Ralph Waldo Emerson
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> -----Original Message-----
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>>> at-bounces at lists.antique-tractor.com]
>>>> On Behalf Of Roy Morgan
>>>> Sent: Sunday, July 08, 2012 9:43 PM
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>>>> Subject: Re: [AT] OT: Check the grounds
>>>> 
>>>> 
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