Re: Fun at the dealership and Now a tip on getting dealer service correct

From: Dak99RT@aol.com
Date: Sun Mar 14 1999 - 11:33:08 EST


Souns like the usual dealer Jason! (reply ing to Jason Bleazard's fun time at
the dealer for service)

I saw that you had problems with the service department writing down the wrong
things. I also had this problem...I found the bet way to get around this is to
make a written list on Word 97 or the equivalent word processing program. Put
a numbered list and even use multiple colors if possible to get your point
across. When you are finished increase the size of the text until it fills the
paper. ( I used 1/2" letters) and put you Name number and address at the
bottom. This only works if you stop into the dealer to make your appointment
which I feel is necessary. When I did this the service guy wrote all 5 of my
problems word for word into his computer. That had been the most beneficial
visit I have had. My truck only has 1700 miles on and I have been to the
dealer about the same 5 problems 5 time! I was so fed up with miscommunication
that I had to write it out for them like they were little kids...but good lord
how many time can you explain it them? Like I said, once I wrote it all down
in great detail what my problems were and how to find them...they were able to
finally come up with the fixes. Another good idea is to make another copy to
leave on the drivers seat or tape to the steering wheel so the guy doing the
work knows what's going on...kinda like taking out the middleman.
Good Luck
Charles



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