Help with a detailing news story!

[FUNX650]

Being that I (and possibly yourself) live in a very litigious society...
Libel/Slander law suits are always a likelihood with 'stories' such as you're proposing.
It's a slippery-slope you are contemplating to tread...IMHO.

Then again:
Why not just go for the jugular and remind everyone how big of not only a: Money-pit a vehicle becomes...
but also what % a vehicle's "Blue Book"-value drops, immediately after it is purchased/financed and
then driven off the dealerships' lots. Talk about a rip-off!!


Bob

[jonn127]

do you at least have a choice in your area? Seems like all the Tulsa dealers are putting their "coatings" on whether you like it or not.

[yakky]

You're stirring up a wasps nest if there ever was one. Not sure if you know it, but most dealerships are friendly with other dealerships. You try to chip away at a huge revenue stream, you're bound to get stung. I certainly wouldn't call anything a ripoff.

You might cite consumer reports' stance on the issue, then offer some alternatives.

[Shane731]

http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/...rotection.html

[dlc95]

There's an old saying: Let sleeping dogs lie.

If it's really in your heart to do, more power to ya. However, I have to agree with those discouraging you. Imaging what you could do investing time and energy in a more constructive manner, for yourself, for your business. I wouldn't dignify it's existence with giving it more press.

That's just me though. You are your own person.

[Nate3420]

You are better off just doing something to promote your business instead of attacking another. You'd be mad if someone did it to you so don't do it to them. If you are truly better, consistently produce a great product

[Derrick]

It's best to leave this issue alone. You don't know what products they are using or what terms their customers are agreeing with to have the protection the dealers are providing.

Derrick

[andy2485]

I'm not putting my name out there, and I'm not targeting one specific dealershipdealership. ive been jn the business for 7 years and I'm tired of seeing people being taken advantage of. this will be more of a education piece so far. it's in the beginning stages still.

[yakky]

I'm not putting my name out there, and I'm not targeting one specific dealershipdealership. ive been jn the business for 7 years and I'm tired of seeing people being taken advantage of. this will be more of a education piece so far. it's in the beginning stages still.

Perhaps you could get ask the dealerships to speak about their products as well. Specifically ask them about independent testing of their products and if the customer has to come back every six months for the warranty to stay in tact.

Let them hang themselves....

[RTexasF]

If you are going to pursue this you need facts not speculation to avoid getting your ass handed to you in court. Get the "fine print" for each product to see what it really entails. Wording like "Dealer must reapply twice annually" or similar. A copy of what the customer signs for each product you intend to "expose" would be extremely helpful and could not be questioned. Getting those copies would be the tough part.