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fledonfoot wrote: Fri Mar 19, 2021 1:09 pm
Gberg2119 wrote: Fri Mar 19, 2021 11:31 am

I do. It was Dan Morrow. She's going to Scarduzio from now on. Or I guess I should say I'M going to Scarduzio because she never wants to go back there.

I think the worst part was him actually saying he likes to give vague answers to customers. She was probably getting the woman treatment from him.
Yeah he’s awful.

Scarduzio is a slimeball and his lead tech is a crook. You’re better off working with Joe D over there out of anyone.

If you take the drive over to Princeton, you should really go work with Dan Marjarum and tell him I sent you. One of the best, straight shooting no bullshit people I’ve ever worked with. He handled all my problem customers with ease when I needed something done right... By far one of the best writers I’ve ever worked with in over a decade doing this.
Do you have any reccos in NorCal ? my 5k service is knocking and I don't want my truck to get fucked with.
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max225 wrote: Fri Mar 19, 2021 1:58 pm
fledonfoot wrote: Fri Mar 19, 2021 1:09 pm

Yeah he’s awful.

Scarduzio is a slimeball and his lead tech is a crook. You’re better off working with Joe D over there out of anyone.

If you take the drive over to Princeton, you should really go work with Dan Marjarum and tell him I sent you. One of the best, straight shooting no bullshit people I’ve ever worked with. He handled all my problem customers with ease when I needed something done right... By far one of the best writers I’ve ever worked with in over a decade doing this.
Do you have any reccos in NorCal ? my 5k service is knocking and I don't want my truck to get fucked with.
Unfortunately not.

5k is a tire rotation, set tire pressures and dump a gallon of washer fluid in.

Find a store that advertises “Toyota Express Maintenance” or TXM. They’re specifically trained stores that run the maintenance department in 2 man teams of techs, where each tech QCs the others work as part of the process and still gets things done in 20-30 minutes.

The whole program audits the service department to get a car done in 45-60 minutes from pulling into the service drive and pulling out of the parking lot. Dealers are audited every 90 days and continuously mystery shopped by Toyota for compliance.
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Awesome ! Looks like my local dealer is express :)
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fledonfoot wrote:
Gberg2119 wrote: Fri Mar 19, 2021 11:31 am I do. It was Dan Morrow. She's going to Scarduzio from now on. Or I guess I should say I'M going to Scarduzio because she never wants to go back there.

I think the worst part was him actually saying he likes to give vague answers to customers. She was probably getting the woman treatment from him.
Yeah he’s awful.

Scarduzio is a slimeball and his lead tech is a crook. You’re better off working with Joe D over there out of anyone.

If you take the drive over to Princeton, you should really go work with Dan Marjarum and tell him I sent you. One of the best, straight shooting no bullshit people I’ve ever worked with. He handled all my problem customers with ease when I needed something done right... By far one of the best writers I’ve ever worked with in over a decade doing this.
Oof. I think she already requested scarduzio cause that's who her dad uses.

I'll see what happens when I take it in next time.

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Gberg2119 wrote: Sat Mar 20, 2021 10:48 am
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Yeah he’s awful.

Scarduzio is a slimeball and his lead tech is a crook. You’re better off working with Joe D over there out of anyone.

If you take the drive over to Princeton, you should really go work with Dan Marjarum and tell him I sent you. One of the best, straight shooting no bullshit people I’ve ever worked with. He handled all my problem customers with ease when I needed something done right... By far one of the best writers I’ve ever worked with in over a decade doing this.
Oof. I think she already requested scarduzio cause that's who her dad uses.

I'll see what happens when I take it in next time.

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You’re fine with routine service. It’s the list of “recommended services” found on inspection to be wary of, such as throttle body and EFI services. Especially be smart for PA safety inspection, particularly for inner tie rods, trailing arm and control arm bushings, etc.
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Gberg2119 wrote: Sat Mar 20, 2021 10:48 am Oof. I think she already requested scarduzio cause that's who her dad uses.

I'll see what happens when I take it in next time.

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You’re fine with routine service. It’s the list of “recommended services” found on inspection to be wary of, such as throttle body and EFI services. Especially be smart for PA safety inspection, particularly for inner tie rods, trailing arm and control arm bushings, etc.
They're gonna try and upsell that stuff on a new car?

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fledonfoot wrote: Sat Mar 20, 2021 11:31 am
Gberg2119 wrote: Sat Mar 20, 2021 10:48 am

Oof. I think she already requested scarduzio cause that's who her dad uses.

I'll see what happens when I take it in next time.

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You’re fine with routine service. It’s the list of “recommended services” found on inspection to be wary of, such as throttle body and EFI services. Especially be smart for PA safety inspection, particularly for inner tie rods, trailing arm and control arm bushings, etc.
Boy the PA inspection thing is a racket.
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Desertbreh wrote: Sat Mar 20, 2021 1:42 pm
fledonfoot wrote: Sat Mar 20, 2021 11:31 am
You’re fine with routine service. It’s the list of “recommended services” found on inspection to be wary of, such as throttle body and EFI services. Especially be smart for PA safety inspection, particularly for inner tie rods, trailing arm and control arm bushings, etc.
Boy the PA inspection thing is a racket.
It really is, especially when so much of it is at the technician’s discretion/interpretation.
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The guys name seems pretty fitting for a scumbag...not the ethnicity of it, just the way it sounds..... Scardoozio
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Irish wrote: Sat Mar 20, 2021 4:00 pm The guys name seems pretty fitting for a scumbag...not the ethnicity of it, just the way it sounds..... Scardoozio
He’s got a bridge in Brooklyn to sell you.
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Gberg2119 wrote: Sat Mar 20, 2021 12:57 pm
fledonfoot wrote: You’re fine with routine service. It’s the list of “recommended services” found on inspection to be wary of, such as throttle body and EFI services. Especially be smart for PA safety inspection, particularly for inner tie rods, trailing arm and control arm bushings, etc.
They're gonna try and upsell that stuff on a new car?

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My 15k mile car “won’t pass inspection without front brakes”
So yeah. Most car repair shops are crooks.
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Johnny_P wrote: Sun Mar 21, 2021 2:35 pm
Gberg2119 wrote: Sat Mar 20, 2021 12:57 pm

They're gonna try and upsell that stuff on a new car?

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My 15k mile car “won’t pass inspection without front brakes”
So yeah. Most car repair shops are crooks.
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Johnny_P wrote: Sun Mar 21, 2021 2:35 pm
Gberg2119 wrote: Sat Mar 20, 2021 12:57 pm

They're gonna try and upsell that stuff on a new car?

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My 15k mile car “won’t pass inspection without front brakes”
So yeah. Most car repair shops are crooks.
You got a new ride ?
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max225 wrote: Mon Mar 22, 2021 2:08 am
Johnny_P wrote: Sun Mar 21, 2021 2:35 pm

My 15k mile car “won’t pass inspection without front brakes”
So yeah. Most car repair shops are crooks.
You got a new ride ?
I think that was a throwback to when he changed the brakes on the STI
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razr390 wrote: Mon Mar 22, 2021 9:17 am
max225 wrote: Mon Mar 22, 2021 2:08 am

You got a new ride ?
I think that was a throwback to when he changed the brakes on the STI
And they sucked giant donkey nuts after the new brakes were put on.
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Irish wrote: Sat Mar 20, 2021 4:00 pm The guys name seems pretty fitting for a scumbag...not the ethnicity of it, just the way it sounds..... Scardoozio
The name literally reminds me of my dad and I had an heated argument in 2014 with some entitled ass asshole in a parking lot in Long Island with his cadillac and his heavy brooklyn accent.
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max225 wrote: Mon Mar 22, 2021 2:08 am You got a new ride ?
I think that was a throwback to when he changed the brakes on the STI
He put 15k on the STI?

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Gberg2119 wrote: Mon Mar 22, 2021 1:10 pm
razr390 wrote: I think that was a throwback to when he changed the brakes on the STI
He put 15k on the STI?

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Yep just around 5k a year or something.
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max225 wrote: Mon Mar 22, 2021 1:10 pm
Gberg2119 wrote: Mon Mar 22, 2021 1:10 pm He put 15k on the STI?

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Yep just around 5k a year or something.
Damn. Didn't realize he put that much on.
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Gberg2119 wrote: Mon Mar 22, 2021 1:10 pm
razr390 wrote: I think that was a throwback to when he changed the brakes on the STI
He put 15k on the STI?

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Yeah in 4 years
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Johnny_P wrote: Mon Mar 22, 2021 2:48 pm
Gberg2119 wrote: Mon Mar 22, 2021 1:10 pm He put 15k on the STI?

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Yeah in 4 years
Dang. 4 years too. Time flies.
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Gberg2119 wrote: Sat Mar 20, 2021 10:48 am Oof. I think she already requested scarduzio cause that's who her dad uses.

I'll see what happens when I take it in next time.

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You weren't kidding. What is this bs on the 10k service? The EFI stuff you mentioned and "torque nuts and bolts on chassis and body". Torquing the prop shaft bolts.

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Gberg2119 wrote: Wed Mar 24, 2021 4:11 pm
fledonfoot wrote: You’re fine with routine service. It’s the list of “recommended services” found on inspection to be wary of, such as throttle body and EFI services. Especially be smart for PA safety inspection, particularly for inner tie rods, trailing arm and control arm bushings, etc.
You weren't kidding. What is this bs on the 10k service? The EFI stuff you mentioned and "torque nuts and bolts on chassis and body". Torquing the prop shaft bolts.

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That is technically right out of the owners manual, but that service is pushed for around $120, vs the $64.95 oil change and $24.95 rotate for an extra couple bucks in profit.
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fledonfoot wrote:
Gberg2119 wrote: Wed Mar 24, 2021 4:11 pm You weren't kidding. What is this bs on the 10k service? The EFI stuff you mentioned and "torque nuts and bolts on chassis and body". Torquing the prop shaft bolts.

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That is technically right out of the owners manual, but that service is pushed for around $120, vs the $64.95 oil change and $24.95 rotate for an extra couple bucks in profit.
So should I just straight up specify oil change and tire rotation? That's it.

Is the body going to fly off the car when I approach :ludacris: speeds?

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Gberg2119 wrote: Wed Mar 24, 2021 4:35 pm
fledonfoot wrote:
That is technically right out of the owners manual, but that service is pushed for around $120, vs the $64.95 oil change and $24.95 rotate for an extra couple bucks in profit.
So should I just straight up specify oil change and tire rotation? That's it.

Is the body going to fly off the car when I approach :ludacris: speeds?

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Exactly
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