I took my Fit to the stealership for airbag recall and they told me they are running a special of free state inspection and car wash. I told them no, no, and just do the recall. 1 hr later the se4vice guy stop by and gave me that ‘I need to talk too you' the same way my school principal used to do in the 90's or my secretary does it when the boss needs to complain about something. I was on their massage chair so I was annoyed but decided to play along. He had a laundry list of things I need and highlighted the things I needed to pass state inspection. I smile and say just finish the recall work and toss the inspection checklist as I never authorized it as well as the vehicle sticker still has 5 months left. I had to wait for another 2 hrs and they disobeyed me again by washing the car. I found 2 deep scratches on the body kit but can't tell how they got there but know it is from car wash brush, just not sure if it was this time or back when my crazy wife used to do the wash that way. I am beyond [censored] nonetheless.
Things they wanted to sell:
Fog lights - I have hairline crack on on side
Fluids - brake, ATF, steering (I have electric steering so I am puzzled), coolant. They did say my oil is fine and it is the one actually needed change but I reset my OLM that morning only to realize I needed to do recall first and pick up Fram filter on the way back. So no actual check and just wanted to sell stuffs.
Windshield wipers - I just replaced all 3 less than 7 months ago before the state inspection and a big trip. 6 years seems to be a good time for high usage and I hope Michelin brand is as good as OEM.
All light bulbs - With exception of 4 interior lights which I changed to LED as soon as I drove off the lot in 2012. all bulbs are still OEM but I do have a set for everything ready in my garage.
Tires - I do need want new tires since my wife drives this car. I got a set of Michelin Premier A/S on order from Costco with $130 off. They are pricey but I like them and they seem to be almost as good as the perfect Defender series.
The total cost for these sales were $649.56 for services without the tires and $1779.87 out the door with the 4 tires and spare, which they said needed to be changed regardless of usage every 6 yers and I 1.5 overdue, included.
I am so glad I buy Honda and never have to visit this place or any stealership period. Honda and probably Toyota are made to be maintained on by beginners with little to no skills and limited tools.
Things they wanted to sell:
Fog lights - I have hairline crack on on side
Fluids - brake, ATF, steering (I have electric steering so I am puzzled), coolant. They did say my oil is fine and it is the one actually needed change but I reset my OLM that morning only to realize I needed to do recall first and pick up Fram filter on the way back. So no actual check and just wanted to sell stuffs.
Windshield wipers - I just replaced all 3 less than 7 months ago before the state inspection and a big trip. 6 years seems to be a good time for high usage and I hope Michelin brand is as good as OEM.
All light bulbs - With exception of 4 interior lights which I changed to LED as soon as I drove off the lot in 2012. all bulbs are still OEM but I do have a set for everything ready in my garage.
Tires - I do need want new tires since my wife drives this car. I got a set of Michelin Premier A/S on order from Costco with $130 off. They are pricey but I like them and they seem to be almost as good as the perfect Defender series.
The total cost for these sales were $649.56 for services without the tires and $1779.87 out the door with the 4 tires and spare, which they said needed to be changed regardless of usage every 6 yers and I 1.5 overdue, included.
I am so glad I buy Honda and never have to visit this place or any stealership period. Honda and probably Toyota are made to be maintained on by beginners with little to no skills and limited tools.