Ugh!!!

[alko]

I'm at the dealer....for the first time since I've bought my car to get it looked at. Been havin issues startin my car. I taped a nice note on the steering wheel to not wash the car. Let's see if they listen. *crossing fingers* :bittingnails:

[mwtaco]

wait in the car while they service it. its the only guarantee.

[alko]

Lmmfao!!!! I know right?!?!?!?!

[Nick McKees37]

wait in the car while they service it. its the only guarantee.

Been there done that. :D

[SkateForGirl]

You shoulda had the service manager sign a note saying the dealership will not wash the car or else they make your car free and clear of any liens :)

[tw33k2514]

Just go grab a chair from the waiting room and go park it by the car wash entrance.

[timaishu]

Stand outside and watch? Thats what I did the few times I got my oil changed there.

[Deep Gloss Auto Salon]

You should know the service manager by the first name and so should he know yours. In no uncertain terms the Service manager should know that you are a self admitted car freak and that things that do not occur to 99.99999% of the general public drive you crazy. You should take a walk around with said service manager showing him what amazing shape your vehicle is in and that you expect it to be returned to you in the same condition...

[alko]

I dont want to completely come off like a arsehole. I taped a note on my steering wheel so that should be sufficient. I have a hard time with the fact that someone else is gonna be touching the car. I really need to invest in more tools.

[tw33k2514]

If it makes you feel better, some techs do care. I always put fender covers on the cars I work on. And I made sure to buy fender covers that are super soft on the side that touches the paint. But then again, I am an AutoGeek... so....

[alko]

I normally to all the work on my car by I should get some for myself when I work on the car.

I had him put a note on the account so that anytime i come in it will show up on the work order. He said if im worried about it to keep doing what I did. I said I detail on the weekends and it would dive me nuts if they put it through the wash.

[alko]

All is well in the world again they did not wash my car. I can breathe easy again

[Deep Gloss Auto Salon]

I dont want to completely come off like a arsehole. I taped a note on my steering wheel so that should be sufficient. I have a hard time with the fact that someone else is gonna be touching the car. I really need to invest in more tools.

It's really all in your presentation and delivery... I in no means am abrasive but rather, just want to make sure we are all on the same page. I find that if I am well spoken, courteous and clear about my ocd nature it is well received. Do they think I am a freak? Probably... But do they think I am rude, or an arse? Definetly not.

[RaskyR1]

If it makes you feel better, some techs do care. I always put fender covers on the cars I work on. And I made sure to buy fender covers that are super soft on the side that touches the paint. But then again, I am an AutoGeek... so....

Good to see people who care :xyxthumbs:


But I also know that majority of the cars come into shops dirty and putting a cover over a dirty fender doesn't help much regardless of how soft it may be....that dirt will continue to get transferred from car to car too unless it's thoroughly cleaned after each job.

[14automobiles]

I talk directly to the service team that will touch my car or truck and let them know my concerns, washing, hands on the paint, etc.. No guarantee, but I like to build bridges.