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  1. 11-14-2008, 06:22 PM #1
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    Magnum R/T service at a Toyota dealership?

    Hello all...stupid question, but I thought I'd ask.

    My local Dodge dealership recently closed. Honestly they were awful, but just so close to my house that I couldn't resist the convenience.
    I just took my wife's car to a local Toyota dealership for a recall issue & I was so floored with the level of service that I received that I asked the guy if the owners of that dealership possibly owned a Dodge dealership too. He said no, but why didn't I bring my car in there instead.
    I told him I had a HEMI Magnum & I was worried that a non-Chrysler dealer wouldn't be able to properly service it. He said that they do such a booming used car biz that all of their techs were well versed in all cars & a lot of them own so many different types of cars that they wrench on that it would not be a problem.


    I'm still a little hesitant about taking the car to a completley different dealership. Does anybody have any thoughts on this?

    Thanks.
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  2. 11-14-2008, 06:25 PM #2
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    Based on my experience with Toyota dealers, I would give them a try.

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  3. 11-14-2008, 08:07 PM #3
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    I would be willing to give them one chance, after that, if they serviced the car and no other events came up, they should be OK.




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  4. 11-14-2008, 08:31 PM #4
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    I have my oil changes and tires done at the local ford dealer. They treat me well, carry the 5w-20. Got me a great price on tires.
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  5. 11-15-2008, 12:12 AM #5
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    Ask if they have a Star Scan. Joe the plumber can do oil changes.
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  6. 11-15-2008, 12:46 AM #6
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    ^^ So can Joe 6 pack
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  7. 11-17-2008, 01:57 AM #7
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    Quote Originally Posted by StPaulGuRu View Post
    ^^ So can Joe 6 pack
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  8. 12-01-2008, 12:46 PM #8
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    how 'bout Joe Blow?
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  9. 12-01-2008, 04:17 PM #9
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    For routine maintenance like oil and tires, maybe, For anything else that you will be paying for go to the dealer. Almost anyone can change oil...
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  10. 12-02-2008, 01:13 PM #10
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    Ask him check the transmission fluid level and see if he knows what he's doing
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  11. 12-02-2008, 10:12 PM #11
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    Quote Originally Posted by jhs914 View Post
    Ask him check the transmission fluid level and see if he knows what he's doing
    Took the words from my mouth...

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