Mimizu man
01-11-2014, 08:52 AM
Next time I want to buy a Mazda, I'll visit Jeff at MOT.
I'm done servicing my car there though.
Vincent and Ken were the two guys I dealt with when I bought my 5 2 years ago. Every time, things went smooth. Oil changes done with no fuss. Then last time I went, was told that Ken was also no longer there.
Got some guy I've never seen before instead. First thing he does is add tire rotation to the cost w/o actually saying anything. I point out that I don't need tire rotation and want it removed. Then after a bit of waiting, he comes back to tell me they want to go ahead to do an alignment on the car for an extra $120 due to some feathering on the tires. I refuse it and tell him I'll have my mechanic friend check it out. His reply: "Does your mechanic have a laser alignment system? IF not, he won't really get it done properly"
Anyway, turns out there is no feathering on the tires.
Next week, I'm heading to Whitby Mazda for the 24 month maintenance. See how that works out. Time wise, it's about the same, distance is about 5-10km further but if they have better service managers who don't up sell unneeded work, it'll be worth it.
Also, Buster Rhino's and Sodapop Central are just down the street from Whitby Mazda. MoT restaurant choices aren't as good.
I'm done servicing my car there though.
Vincent and Ken were the two guys I dealt with when I bought my 5 2 years ago. Every time, things went smooth. Oil changes done with no fuss. Then last time I went, was told that Ken was also no longer there.
Got some guy I've never seen before instead. First thing he does is add tire rotation to the cost w/o actually saying anything. I point out that I don't need tire rotation and want it removed. Then after a bit of waiting, he comes back to tell me they want to go ahead to do an alignment on the car for an extra $120 due to some feathering on the tires. I refuse it and tell him I'll have my mechanic friend check it out. His reply: "Does your mechanic have a laser alignment system? IF not, he won't really get it done properly"
Anyway, turns out there is no feathering on the tires.
Next week, I'm heading to Whitby Mazda for the 24 month maintenance. See how that works out. Time wise, it's about the same, distance is about 5-10km further but if they have better service managers who don't up sell unneeded work, it'll be worth it.
Also, Buster Rhino's and Sodapop Central are just down the street from Whitby Mazda. MoT restaurant choices aren't as good.