can I trust Dealer Installation?

Baer383 · 01-12-2013, 09:52 PM

FVCK IT BUY A KIA

PapoZalsa · 01-12-2013, 10:10 PM

The dealer once scrap the buttom of my front lip, I complaint to the Service Manager. So he wan't in that day next day he called me and apologies and asked me what he culd do to fix this problem.

Since the scratch is barely visible to anyone we agree in a few things.

They installed my steering lock for free and my car is parked inside the bay everytime I take the car to the dealer and they are done with the work.

So know I get VIP treatment.

CDepp · 01-12-2013, 11:06 PM

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Originally Posted by street2soul

I am getting a 13' Nismo with Bose and Illuminated Kickplate.
But it doesn't have the in-mirror rearview camera.

Rearview camera is available under dealer installed options.
But, can I really trust the dealer to install this?
knowing that on a brand new car, panels have to be popped open for installing camera/harness is a bit nerve wrecking for me.

I'd rather have them already installed in Japan, but doesn't seem to have an option..

Please suggest!! Thanks in advance.

I installed mine in an afternoon. It's not a difficult task to perform, really.

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Good luck on your decision.

forza370z · 01-13-2013, 12:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Read T

I would trust myself.

That's true if you know what you are doing.

street2soul · 01-13-2013, 01:11 AM

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Originally Posted by CDepp

I installed mine in an afternoon. It's not a difficult task to perform, really.

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Good luck on your decision.

Really appreciate the pictures.
i decided to get the one already coming in february, and have the dealer install the rearview camera and mirror as part of a deal. factory order would take ~5 months since the next ordering process for this dealer was march.

Was taking apart A-pillar, panels and weather strips pain in the butt?
it looked like it could be a little pain when i saw the installation manual.

CDepp · 01-13-2013, 01:41 AM

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Originally Posted by street2soul

Really appreciate the pictures.
i decided to get the one already coming in february, and have the dealer install the rearview camera and mirror as part of a deal. factory order would take ~5 months since the next ordering process for this dealer was march.

Was taking apart A-pillar, panels and weather strips pain in the butt?
it looked like it could be a little pain when i saw the installation manual.

The a-pillar was probably the toughest panel to come off. The base of it was the trouble. Weather strips came off and went back on with no issue. I started a thread about a tool I use (not door panel tool) that made it very simple and left no scratches or misformed plastic.

street2soul · 05-21-2014, 05:02 PM

Reviving this thread.

So basically, my moral of the story is:

No i aint ever fuking trust dealership installation. they fuked my rearview camera, speaker, and all the dash trims on a brand new vehicle. Sterling McCall Nissan on highway 59 Houston Texas to be exact.

Tadpole · 05-21-2014, 05:22 PM

Brand new and under warranty. Take it back over and over until its fixed. Complain to GM and complain to Nissan. They will fix it.

Limeybastard · 05-21-2014, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by 1st

A good thing about the dealer is that they will take responsibility for their work. A better dealer will inspect your car at check in and take responsibility for their work.

This is the key^^^

Always have them go over your vehicle prior to them taking it in. This avoids confusion and blame later on.

alcheng · 05-21-2014, 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Read T

I don't really trust dealers to work on my car.

Last dealership I went to I brought my stock 1997 240sx to get the waterpump changed (Should have done myself). Two NISSAN techs came outside and complimented my on my R33 skyline. When I told them it was a stock 240sx one asked me if I knew I had a skyline front conversion on it

Got my car back 2 hours later and go a mile down the road, car overheats. I look under the hood and they had forgotten to put ANY coolant back in the radiator

Returned to the dealership and they filled it back up. The next day I was driving and my water pump belt grenaded

I've swapped engines, transmissions, done turbo builds and done a frame off resto with no problems. Crappy Nissan dealership can't even replace a waterpump.

was that a Friday?

MasterD · 06-01-2014, 11:37 PM

I'm just wondering how much is the rearview camera anyway?

street2soul · 06-01-2014, 11:44 PM

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Originally Posted by MasterD

I'm just wondering how much is the rearview camera anyway?

Nissan charges somewhere around $700. I had them all included in the quote when i was negotiating.

Datsun240Z71 · 06-02-2014, 07:05 AM

I had a local stereo shop install mine. Charged 2 hours labor at $75 per hour and did a great job.

onzedge · 06-02-2014, 08:37 AM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

my dealer installed the illuminated side sills and the sport package diffuser and splash guards. it was part of the package so i didnt get to choose.

the diffuser and sidesills they did fine. but the rear right splashguard...

wtf.

i think you can trust them, but before work show them you have no scratches (take picts even), then verify together with the service advisor after the work is done. dont drive off the lot until you are 100% satisfied.

Nismo350z#310 · 06-02-2014, 05:09 PM

from my experience, No.

Dealerships are incompetent from my experience. IF they mess it up will they fix it? Maybe, they never fixed my slave cylinder recall correctly though. Also smashed up my floor boards TWICE due to an improper lift. Didn't accept responsibility till the second time. I had to pay the first.

also,

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01-12-2013, 09:52 PM	#16 (permalink)
Baer383 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Lawrenceville,Ga Posts: 4,293 Drives: My foot up your azz Rep Power: 30	FVCK IT BUY A KIA street2soul likes this. __________________ 2013 ZL1 754 rwhp 747 rwtq Last edited by Baer383; 01-13-2013 at 01:51 AM.

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PapoZalsa A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Not in Sunny Florida Posts: 6,358 Drives: 16 Nismo w/Tech Pack Rep Power: 4500	The dealer once scrap the buttom of my front lip, I complaint to the Service Manager. So he wan't in that day next day he called me and apologies and asked me what he culd do to fix this problem. Since the scratch is barely visible to anyone we agree in a few things. They installed my steering lock for free and my car is parked inside the bay everytime I take the car to the dealer and they are done with the work. So know I get VIP treatment. __________________ 2009 370Z MB Base w/Sport Package 6MT Modshack's Custom Air Intakes /3M Clear Bra/ Illuminated Kick Plates / F. I CBE w/12" resonators / EVO-R Front Lip / Rear Hatch Wing / Tein S-Tech Springs /Ilegal Tint in the Rep. of VA/4x20mm Z1 Spacers/ Vinyl Roof/Liquid Carbon Designs

05-21-2014, 05:22 PM	#23 (permalink)
Tadpole A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Lockhart, TX Posts: 1,082 Drives: 13 Nissan 370Z A7 Rep Power: 18	Brand new and under warranty. Take it back over and over until its fixed. Complain to GM and complain to Nissan. They will fix it. Chuck33079 likes this. __________________ Takeda TR3009P Short Ram Intakes, Custom Dual Exhaust, X-Piped with 18" Resonators & TopSpeed Axle Backs. EVO-R Led Third Foglight,

06-02-2014, 07:05 AM	#28 (permalink)
Datsun240Z71 Base Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Nashville Posts: 177 Drives: '71 240Z Rep Power: 14	I had a local stereo shop install mine. Charged 2 hours labor at $75 per hour and did a great job. __________________ Randy in Nashville Middle Tennnessee Z Club 1971 240Z

06-02-2014, 05:09 PM	#30 (permalink)
Nismo350z#310 Base Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Piedmont, NC Posts: 52 Drives: 700BHP TT Nismo 350z Rep Power: 12	from my experience, No. Dealerships are incompetent from my experience. IF they mess it up will they fix it? Maybe, they never fixed my slave cylinder recall correctly though. Also smashed up my floor boards TWICE due to an improper lift. Didn't accept responsibility till the second time. I had to pay the first. also, post count buffer street2soul likes this. __________________ 2007 TT Nismo 350z, 621whp on 100% stock motor

05-21-2014, 05:02 PM	#22 (permalink)
street2soul Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 284 Drives: 13 Nismo Rep Power: 3370	Reviving this thread. So basically, my moral of the story is: No i aint ever fuking trust dealership installation. they fuked my rearview camera, speaker, and all the dash trims on a brand new vehicle. Sterling McCall Nissan on highway 59 Houston Texas to be exact.

06-01-2014, 11:37 PM	#26 (permalink)
MasterD Base Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 50 Drives: 2009 Nissan 370Z M6 Rep Power: 16	I'm just wondering how much is the rearview camera anyway?

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