JoeP

I would also encourage anyone to speak with the Scion manager at what ever dealership you are having the service work done at. If one of my customers has some questions about service, I would like to be the first one to know about it.

Also, if you’re going to do any service work on your car, keep your receipts. This is your proof of maintenance. If for some strange reason you have a warranty issue that could be traced back to improper service, having receipts for the oil and filters you bought could be a big help. Just put them in an envelope and keep it in your glove box.

IntegreS_350

x2 Very true-- One good thing about servicing at a Scion dealership is that it facilitates the research of vehicle's maintenance history if necessary-- but if you do it yourself, its good to keep your own records, just incase =]

kjmira

I've had mine serviced every 5k miles by a dealer and somehow magically didn't have to pay a thing until my 35k service . I just had my 45k service done and it only cost me $45. Glacier/Kalispell Scion has always treated me right and have gone above and beyond to accomodate me everytime. I think we've built a pretty good relationship and I'll continue to get my car serviced there. In fact, I tell everybody I know (Toyota ower or not) to get their car serviced there. The only complaint I have with them is that they no longer provide complementry car washes

IntegreS_350

^^^ were the complimentary car washes that great anyway though? hehe the one I got wasn't um.....fantastic.....the windows were clean..but the rest..well not so great heheh

kjmira

The complimentary washes weren't as good as my personal washes, but I always feel better knowing that my car is clean. Plus, during the winter its good to get all of that crap that gets sprayed on the roads off your car.

yellowxhoodie

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over $400
stealerships suck.

przemko

i stoped going to the dealer when i had 26000 after they changed my brake pads and transmission oil and charged me almost 500 bucks
How should i call it STEAL

TinmanTC

Damn, I did that myself for 100 bux.....

BigLew

I take my car in every 5k for oil changes. The dealership has this multi-point inspection they do with every oil change. That sheet lets me know which fluids are low or dirty. After that, I have them change out the dirty fluid or refill it. I talked to one of the service advisers and asked if I really had to do all of those maintenance services and she told me no. I only have to do oil changes and tire rotations. She said if they find any of the fluids needing service, they will let me know. The maintenance service packages are mainly oil change plus a lot of inspection. They don't really change anything. You are paying a lot of money for them to check your car.

TheMerovingian

I got RAPED by a dealer for my 30k service. I had just bought the car used and didn't know what the previous owner did/didn't do, so I brought it in for the service. Those fvckrs charged me 2.5 hrs for a glorified oil change! Not to mention less than a month later when I was having my exhaust installed my mechanic noticed my brake pads were REAL low (less than 1/8"). In the 30k maintenance the tech is SUPPOSED to check the wear on the brakes, but he obviously did not. I wonder what else they didn't do? Oh, I almost forgot, my bill was $350!!!!! Needless to say, I'm never taking my car there again!

TinmanTC

stealerships FTL...

TinmanTC

bump let me know what you guys are doing./

TheMerovingian

I'm not taking it to a stealership anymore. I did my most recent oil change. Since I don't have a garage, in the winter I will take it to my mechanic and pay $40 there instead of that dealership.

cweckel2000

X2! My parents, and now me have been going to the same Toyota dealer since 1981. Our 83' Supra needed some A/C work and after the 2nd time they charged it up and put the dye in they stated it needed 800 dollars with of additional work. Since each A/C charge was $200 my parents were ____ed. After talking with the service manager he gave us the entire job for FREE. Everything in the A/C was replaced except the compressor. Also, last year when the Supra needed a wheel bearing, water pump, and had its 90k maintenance they gave us 25% off in discounts.

As for me, I take my car there for oil changes and do the routine 15, 30, 45, etc maintenance. In the long run a couple hundred every couple of years really isn't that bad and it keeps the cars in good shape.

jBoRiCuA

My dealer changes my oil/filter, rotates tires and washes it for free every 5k miles..