My dealership story in Ottawa

Megan370z · 03-31-2011, 12:09 PM

I hate going to any dealership for the good reason that they charge a lot and my pass experience has been that there isnt a lot of mechanics that knows well the car.

so 2 days ago I was looking for an appointment about an Transmission Oil flush (auto) since i have to drive over 100kms for a nissan dealership
I did some reseach for those in Ottawa , which i found Hunt Club Nissan and it happen they are GTR qualified .

I thought they would be a good place to take care of my 370z.

They proposed me some kind of free inspection (visual)

unfortunatly, I had to go back home without the work done.
the reason ?
the 7at need a special tool for the oil flush and there is none in Ottawa aera.
*the service booking guy didnt know about that special tool*

I was very piss and took my key back and left their parking lot with out making a scene at the service guy.
then a few mins later , after I calm down, I went back to the dealership to ask them if its possible to make a deal.

I drove 3 hours , lost 5 hours of my time and I need to go back there for the work to be done.

so this morning I receive a call that was expected and they offered me a deal I was thinking about and during the inspection they found out my front right bearing needed to be replaced ( under warranty !)

so we are waiting for the special tool to come !

for a dealership that is willing to be fair

alb84z31t · 03-31-2011, 12:14 PM

What kind of deal are you talking about? Did they give you a loaner car, or cut a break on price?

Megan370z · 03-31-2011, 12:21 PM

no loaner because the car can still be driven
not doing the oil flush isnt something that would not allow me to still drive the car.

since its an expensive job , I got a good cut on the price .

younter · 03-31-2011, 12:44 PM

HUNT CLUB NISSAN does great job.. I just recently had my tire swaped and did a full maintaince, the serivce is quick and helpful.

partsguy · 03-31-2011, 01:22 PM

Wow!

90 ST · 03-31-2011, 01:32 PM

i don't understand why would you need a cut on the price if it's under warranty?

nevrmd, the flush is what the deal was on.

Elysium · 03-31-2011, 02:42 PM

I bought my car from Hunt Club...They are pretty good to deal with and they offer me trade prices on parts.

IDZRVIT · 03-31-2011, 04:26 PM

Why are you changing you transmission fluid? It's maintenance free.

Megan370z · 03-31-2011, 04:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IDZRVIT

Why are you changing you transmission fluid? It's maintenance free.

for the sample reason that after 45 000 kms and track time , the transmission does not shift has it use to .

the second reason is an auto transmission can gets very hot while on the track.

third , a brand new 7at cost around 7500$+tx

forth; when i installed an transmission oil cooler , i lost a certain amount of oil and i might not have put back enough or too much.

its not like the 6mt where you have a screw on the side and you fill in .

partsguy · 03-31-2011, 05:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IDZRVIT

Why are you changing you transmission fluid? It's maintenance free.

Huh? OK, you go ahead and leave it there for the "life" of your car. I'll bet the transmission "life" will be shorter.

Maintenance-free.....

Westwood · 04-14-2011, 10:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by younter

HUNT CLUB NISSAN does great job.. I just recently had my tire swaped and did a full maintaince, the serivce is quick and helpful.

yes they do and its the 3rd largest Nissan dealer in Canada they gotta keep their service A1.

ChrisSlicks · 04-14-2011, 12:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IDZRVIT

Why are you changing you transmission fluid? It's maintenance free.

It's only maintenance free to 100,000km and only then if you drive like an old lady. If you read the fine print they recommend a complete flush (drain, fill, drain, fill) at much shorter intervals depending on how you drive.

Z eliminator · 04-15-2011, 08:40 AM

Ive had mine drained and filled and its still not full. Its hard to get the right amount in the tranney.

Megan370z · 04-15-2011, 10:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Z eliminator

Ive had mine drained and filled and its still not full. Its hard to get the right amount in the tranney.

yeah! no kidding , I tried to fill it when I installed my transmission oil cooler and to set it properly but well i was going to run out of oil.
I had to stop looking for the right amount.
but it was close .

03-31-2011, 12:09 PM	#1 (permalink)
Megan370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 1,156 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 24	My dealership story in Ottawa I hate going to any dealership for the good reason that they charge a lot and my pass experience has been that there isnt a lot of mechanics that knows well the car. so 2 days ago I was looking for an appointment about an Transmission Oil flush (auto) since i have to drive over 100kms for a nissan dealership I did some reseach for those in Ottawa , which i found Hunt Club Nissan and it happen they are GTR qualified . I thought they would be a good place to take care of my 370z. They proposed me some kind of free inspection (visual) unfortunatly, I had to go back home without the work done. the reason ? the 7at need a special tool for the oil flush and there is none in Ottawa aera. the service booking guy didnt know about that special tool I was very piss and took my key back and left their parking lot with out making a scene at the service guy. then a few mins later , after I calm down, I went back to the dealership to ask them if its possible to make a deal. I drove 3 hours , lost 5 hours of my time and I need to go back there for the work to be done. so this morning I receive a call that was expected and they offered me a deal I was thinking about and during the inspection they found out my front right bearing needed to be replaced ( under warranty !) so we are waiting for the special tool to come ! for a dealership that is willing to be fair Last edited by Megan370z; 03-31-2011 at 12:17 PM.

03-31-2011, 01:32 PM	#6 (permalink)
90 ST A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Calgary Posts: 1,861 Drives: 90 and 15 GMC Sierra Rep Power: 421	i don't understand why would you need a cut on the price if it's under warranty? nevrmd, the flush is what the deal was on. Last edited by 90 ST; 03-31-2011 at 01:34 PM.

03-31-2011, 04:26 PM	#8 (permalink)
IDZRVIT A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Halifax Posts: 1,659 Drives: '13 CTS-V, '76 Vette Rep Power: 27	Why are you changing you transmission fluid? It's maintenance free. __________________ "America.... still builds rockets!" Vette: 355 cid, 400 rwhp '13 CTS-V Coupe: 6.2L LSA, 556HP

04-15-2011, 08:40 AM	#13 (permalink)
Z eliminator A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 1,659 Drives: 370 Z 7AT Sports Rep Power: 19	Ive had mine drained and filled and its still not full. Its hard to get the right amount in the tranney. __________________ 12.343 @114.14 . 4.5 stroker motor is now being built. Dec 1 2015.

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03-31-2011, 12:14 PM	#2 (permalink)
alb84z31t Base Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Ft. Mitchell, AL Posts: 88 Drives: 09 370Z blk m6 Rep Power: 14	What kind of deal are you talking about? Did they give you a loaner car, or cut a break on price?

03-31-2011, 12:21 PM	#3 (permalink)
Megan370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 1,156 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 24	no loaner because the car can still be driven not doing the oil flush isnt something that would not allow me to still drive the car. since its an expensive job , I got a good cut on the price .

03-31-2011, 12:44 PM	#4 (permalink)
younter Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Canada Posts: 479 Drives: 10 370Z 40th SOLD Rep Power: 15	HUNT CLUB NISSAN does great job.. I just recently had my tire swaped and did a full maintaince, the serivce is quick and helpful.

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03-31-2011, 02:42 PM	#7 (permalink)
Elysium Base Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Ontario Posts: 133 Drives: 2013 GT-R, 2008 Sti Rep Power: 14	I bought my car from Hunt Club...They are pretty good to deal with and they offer me trade prices on parts.