taking car in to do TSB carbon + recalls
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I've heard people get the carbon build up shake and go straight to the dealership for them to witness. I've only had it happen ONCE but when i went to the dealership for them to check it out, they said the car was fine and they were "not able to duplicate" the problem.
So unless they can duplicate the problem or it keeps happening to your IS, they don't service?
So unless they can duplicate the problem or it keeps happening to your IS, they don't service?
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I've heard people get the carbon build up shake and go straight to the dealership for them to witness. I've only had it happen ONCE but when i went to the dealership for them to check it out, they said the car was fine and they were "not able to duplicate" the problem.
So unless they can duplicate the problem or it keeps happening to your IS, they don't service?
So unless they can duplicate the problem or it keeps happening to your IS, they don't service?
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Wait, wait!! Before you go to the dealer, make sure your car is almost on empty and needs a car was. You will get at least $75 worth of gas and car wash out of this whole thing. That's what I do before I take my car for any recall. I even have them wash my front matts and enjoy their complementary breakfast and massage chair.
Good luck on the rest of the issues
Good luck on the rest of the issues
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Wait, wait!! Before you go to the dealer, make sure your car is almost on empty and needs a car was. You will get at least $75 worth of gas and car wash out of this whole thing. That's what I do before I take my car for any recall. I even have them wash my front matts and enjoy their complementary breakfast and massage chair.
Good luck on the rest of the issues
Good luck on the rest of the issues
Also i'd be weary of the gas, i prefer my car to always be filled up with 91 from Chevron or Shell. Some people aren't as picky, but i know a good deal of us are. You don't really know where they are taking your car for gas. If they fill up the gas, i ask where they get it from. I don't want some cheapo gas being filled in my Lexus lol.
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If you love your car, you'll never ever let the dealer wash your car. Lol your just asking for swirl marks having them run your car through the automatic wash. Members here have even had wheels scuffed, and i remember one case where a member posted he witnessed a tech drop a sponge in dirty water and then proceed to pick it up and continue washing the car.
Also i'd be weary of the gas, i prefer my car to always be filled up with 91 from Chevron or Shell. Some people aren't as picky, but i know a good deal of us are. You don't really know where they are taking your car for gas. If they fill up the gas, i ask where they get it from. I don't want some cheapo gas being filled in my Lexus lol.
Also i'd be weary of the gas, i prefer my car to always be filled up with 91 from Chevron or Shell. Some people aren't as picky, but i know a good deal of us are. You don't really know where they are taking your car for gas. If they fill up the gas, i ask where they get it from. I don't want some cheapo gas being filled in my Lexus lol.
I am past that stage/age. I trade cars almost every 4/5 years and swerls won't be my problem once I get rid of the car. Cars are cars and they are just material things for me now. The means of my car is for daily transportation now. I don't use it for car shows/show off down the boulevard anymore. By taking my car to get washed, I am just helping the economy/environment by keeping people employed and saving water.
I don't know about the gas they use but I figure, "if they fill up their loaners and company cars at the same pump, they sure won't use regular leaded for ours that come in for recalls." I don't think they would do that. We might eventually trade-in these cars and they would end up with the problems. They would do the same with any other fluids (cheap) they use when consumers take their cars for servicing. They have a reputation to maintain. That's the bottom line.
In addition to that, what exactly could happen if once, they use the middle grade gas for my car? I will fill up to premium some 300 miles down the road anyway. I went to Mexico 3 years ago and needed gas there. Their gas is not the best and I did notice the difference then but once I came to the states, everything was back to normal when added premium. Had no issues with dealer gasoline.
This is just my opinion. I understand yours.
I don't mind saving me about $75 every recall.
Keep up the good work keeping those nice rides looking awsome. We do enjoy them at carshows.
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