Spoken like a true dealer employee...


"Elmo P. Shagnasty" <elmop@nastydesigns.com> wrote in message
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> In article <Db90c.6615$t16.4532732@newssvr28.news.prodigy.com >,
> "Woody" <TheDuck@pond.net> wrote:
>
> > Don't use the dealer as he will maximize his
> > income. If you don't service it yourself use a quality service shop.
>
> Now, that's a broad, broad statement. The dealer *may* maximize his
> income IF you just wave your hand and say "whatever" when you're asked
> what needs done.
>
> If you're specific in your business dealings, like you should be, no
> dealer would have a chance at fleecing you.
>
> And in fact, my dealership *is* a quality service shop.
>
> There's no need to avoid the dealer at all. And remember, if you don't
> do it yourself you stand a chance at being ripped off by EVERY shop you
> go to.
>
> So the advice "find a quality service shop" is good advice, but don't
> assume the dealer is any worse than any other shop as you shop around
> for a service place. In fact, the dealer may be better than any other
> shop around--and you don't want to miss out on that.
>