What did you do today, in regards to detailing?

**Misterpaul** · 03-01-2020, 07:17 PM

Yes, I’m quite the optimist but I also have an ulterior motive... Roger that’s a hint! Also this warm winter has been causing excess wear on them.

On a side note I’m done with that Chevy dealer but not because of the scratches.

First I discovered this morning that after they pulled the car into scratch tube they turned off my dash cam but turned it back on after they pulled it in to the service lane... 14 minutes later.

Second was the left rear lug nuts were all loose. I discovered this today while changing the wheels. Their oversight could have ended tragically.

The first is suspicious the second is inexcusable.

**MadMerc** · 03-01-2020, 07:59 PM

Originally Posted by Misterpaul

Yes, I’m quite the optimist but I also have an ulterior motive... Roger that’s a hint! Also this warm winter has been causing excess wear on them.

On a side note I’m done with that Chevy dealer but not because of the scratches.

First I discovered this morning that after they pulled the car into scratch tube they turned off my dash cam but turned it back on after they pulled it in to the service lane... 14 minutes later.

Second was the left rear lug nuts were all loose. I discovered this today while changing the wheels. Their oversight could have ended tragically.

The first is suspicious the second is inexcusable.

This is why I do almost all of my maintenance.
Dealers just don’t care.

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**Misterpaul** · 03-01-2020, 09:11 PM

Originally Posted by MadMerc

This is why I do almost all of my maintenance.
Dealers just don’t care.

I’ll probably be joining you. My wife has already green lighted a quick jack if I go that route. Floor jack and jack stands make her nervous and I can’t say as I’d blame her.

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**Coatingsarecrack** · 03-02-2020, 05:15 AM

If your Ok with the 5000 series.... costco carries them at alot better price

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**bfielder32087** · 03-02-2020, 01:10 PM

Originally Posted by Misterpaul

I’ll probably be joining you. My wife has already green lighted a quick jack if I go that route. Floor jack and jack stands make her nervous and I can’t say as I’d blame her.

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Yeah either do that or go to more of a specialty shop that won't just rush cars through.

That's what I plan on doing with my GTI found a local shop that specializes in German vehicles and I'll be going there. I'll do oil changes myself because it's basically a 20 minute process on modern VWs and I don't even have to get under the car if I choose not to. Buy an oil change kit (oil, filter, housing O ring and drain plug for $60 or pay $100-$120 to have it done) Also VW says 10k intervals for oil service but that just seems too long for me so I'll be doing it at 5k. Doing it myself essentially gets me every other oil change free. Everything else I'll have done at the shop. I'm not a mechanic although I could do some basic stuff I just typically choose not to.

In many cases these specialty type shops are the same price or even cheaper and also in most situations you know these guys will care more and have more passion. Not that the techs don't care or have passion but it's just the way dealers are set up and are often forced to rush through things.

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**ClearVue18** · 03-02-2020, 01:38 PM

Originally Posted by Eldorado2k

I polished my wheels with BriteMax Final Shine Metal Polish.

Hazed up:

Buffed off:

What did you do today, in regards to detailing?

I really like this metal polish.

iight Eld that's what I'm talking about.

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**Bruno Soares** · 03-02-2020, 01:52 PM

Originally Posted by bfielder32087

Buy an oil change kit (oil, filter, housing O ring and drain plug for $60 or pay $100-$120 to have it done)

My VW dealer charges $65 for a synthetic oil change so I just have them do it. Buying the kit myself would not save me much at all. And by going there it's easier for them to have records I've kept up and will not bring that up in case warranty services are needed. I usually spend a little more and pay them to rotate the tire as well, my garage has no room for me to do it in there. I don't agree with their long intervals, I go in every 6 months which is about 3750 miles for me.

**ClearVue18** · 03-02-2020, 02:09 PM

Originally Posted by bfielder32087

Yeah either do that or go to more of a specialty shop that won't just rush cars through.

That's what I plan on doing with my GTI found a local shop that specializes in German vehicles and I'll be going there. I'll do oil changes myself because it's basically a 20 minute process on modern VWs and I don't even have to get under the car if I choose not to. Buy an oil change kit (oil, filter, housing O ring and drain plug for $60 or pay $100-$120 to have it done) Also VW says 10k intervals for oil service but that just seems too long for me so I'll be doing it at 5k. Doing it myself essentially gets me every other oil change free. Everything else I'll have done at the shop. I'm not a mechanic although I could do some basic stuff I just typically choose not to.

In many cases these specialty type shops are the same price or even cheaper and also in most situations you know these guys will care more and have more passion. Not that the techs don't care or have passion but it's just the way dealers are set up and are often forced to rush through things.

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My oil change for my car cost $400. I feel robbed

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**Mdjas** · 03-02-2020, 02:30 PM

Originally Posted by ClearVue18

My oil change for my car cost $400. I feel robbed

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Holy crap what kind of car do you have?? Thats y i like my dinosaur of vehicles. I do all my own work. Even if i need to swap motors or transmissions. My envoy is 30 bucks for me to do it including a extra 7th quart of oil just to have on hand. Could probably get it done at a shop cheaper but i know its done right. Im very particular about how things are done on my vehicles. Plus i have tools and knowledge how to fix most of it.

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**ClearVue18** · 03-02-2020, 02:40 PM

Originally Posted by Mdjas

Holy crap what kind of car do you have?? Thats y i like my dinosaur of vehicles. I do all my own work. Even if i need to swap motors or transmissions. My envoy is 30 bucks for me to do it including a extra 7th quart of oil just to have on hand. Could probably get it done at a shop cheaper but i know its done right. Im very particular about how things are done on my vehicles. Plus i have tools and knowledge how to fix most of it.

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I have a 18 McLaren 540c

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