Do you tip your service advisor?

captain1

Saw this discussion in another forum. Curious to see if this is a common practice in the Z community.

Do you tip your service advisor? If yes, what's the appropriate amount?

I never did. Not that I'm stingy. It just never came across my head 'til seeing such discussion.

Ackrite

Helllllllllll nooooo!!!!!!!!

11Thumper

Tip for what exactly? Writing up your paperwork and fIghting you on warranty issues? Yeah, worth it to me.

Now, I do get great service at a local Honda dealer above and beyond even close to normal. Doesn't hurt to let the Service Director and Regional Manager know about it.

frost

No.

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cossie1600

I've been to Nissan three times with the 370.

#1 They fixed and replaced my gas tank, my car ended up tracking like someone with herpes flaring up. He wanted me to pay $100 and take more time from work to get it aligned.

#2 and #3 They refused to fix anything and wasted my time and money. They wont even pick me up from work (15 miles away)


With that kind of service, you think I will tip those a$$holes?

Z-Girl 12

Heck no! Is this a serious question?

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2010ZilverZ

This can't be a serious question ... so

USMCASA

hellz no. i don't even take it to a nissan dealer for service. i take it to a hyundai dealer my buddy works at that has a much nicer/newer bay and he treats the car like i would.

SPOHN

I hardly tip waitress cause they believe it's a given without earning it.
But I'll tip my alignment guy and any low guy that works on my car.

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theDreamer

No, the most I will do is bring them business.
My service adviser cuts me deals and helps me out. Brought my GF Z in (out of warranty), he threw out the standard $99 charge just to look at the car. I recommend people to see him as long as he continues to help and provide good service. The guys who work on my car(s) will get helped out extra. From maybe a little cash to bringing them side business.

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onzedge

When I take my 370 or Juke to the dealer, I bring donuts. Seriously. The staff at Maita Nissan are mostly former Datsun guys, many of them race and they go out of their way to help out and take care of their customers. Strange, I know, but they are highly professional.

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Cmike2780

Dude, always tip the waitress/waiter. If you had to go through the crap they go through, you'll realize that they do earn it. They get payed less than minimum wage without a decent tip. Think of it this way...they are basically your 'servant' for a half-hour or more. How would you feel after an hour of serving someone and getting payed $5 total for it. A 15%-20% tip really isn't that much. I know a lot of people that run restaurants. Always be nice to people the bring or cook your food...ALWAYS!

OP, there is no need to tip the advisor. It might even be insulting because some might consider themself as more white collar. I'd tip the tech actually working on the car if they did a really good job. Buy the service advisor guys donuts or something if they really helped you out.

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theDreamer

Have you ever seen Reservoir Dogs? If not, watch the intro scene.

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Cmike2780

I haven't seen that movie in a while, but I do remember that scene, lol.

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