Re: Do-it-yourself

[John Kiekhaefer <jonnk@execpc.com>]

Actually, because of the warranty, the dealer will tend to minimize major
problems.  I have had two Jetta GLXs with 100,000 mile warranties.  I have,
on several occasions, taken them to independant mechanics just to get
something done.
John Kiekhaefer


Benjamin M. Piecuch wrote:

> > Do any of you guys own a tool box?  Have you ever opened the hood of
> > your car for any reason other than to show someone your neat red plug
> > wires?  Take some initiative here, man!  The dealer will blow the
> > tiniest little things out of proportion.  Sorry, I just had to vent a
> > little bit.  Here is the good content...
>
> I am a mechanical engineer who spends plenty of time fixing this and
> mending that, but I bought my Jetta because it came with the 100,000
> mile warrantee, and if something is gonna break, I want them to fix it.
> It's my first new car, and I don't want to have to touch a thing on it.
> I paid my money up front for them to fix it, and if they need to order
> something new, or keep it for part of the day, so be it.  I'd rather
> have a new part from the manufacturer in there, then some part I rigged
> up to keep something working.  I would imagine that's the same way other
> people feel, and that's why we're not diving in there and getting our
> hands dirty.  Agree/Disagree?
>
> --
> Benjamin M. Piecuch
> Hamilton Standard
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