Carbon wrote:
> I feel the same way, but my Miata had two years warranty on it when I
got
> it. However that expired last month and I don't expect to see the
> dealership again.
I did have that too, but it was only about 4 months left on Mazda's most
ungracious 3 year warranty period. (is it still only that long?)
Make that three possible reasons. Once that warranty is over, I'm
history at that dealership.
> I'm sure we've all dealt with bad dealerships.
We had one dealership that was OK because they had a great mechanic, at
least by word of mouth. You could get excellent alignments to your specs
on a new machine, (Hunter?), for $50.00.
Then the mechanic that made it worth going there started his own shop.
> I sure have, the local Mazda dealership included. Personally, I have had
very good luck with
> private mechanics. In my experience, they're less expensive and do
better work.
I don't call myself a mechanic because I have no training other than
hands-on and there are a number of jobs that are too much for me, though
that is usually due to not having the expensive and/or specialized tools
required.
Still, I have re-fixed a number of cars that have been badly repaired by
certified mechanics.
I think that the giving a crap factor is at least as important as the
knowledge, and finding a mechanic that is both honest and does care can
be difficult.
When I will take on a job, the rates are typically about half of what
your typical mechanic costs, and I fix the car as if I will be driving
it myself, no short-cuts and no short-term solutions unless that is what
the owner wants.
Pat
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