can I trust Dealer Installation?

street2soul · 01-11-2013, 10:10 PM

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.

JungleZ · 01-11-2013, 10:16 PM

IDE rather have the dealer be responsible, and dam 2013 nismo I wonder how much you're paying after taxes..!
Ballllling

FairladyZ · 01-11-2013, 11:04 PM

why are you worried? You have warranty, and they did it. If they **** up they will fix everything they jacked up.

NIssan scratched my anniversary rim and got me a brand new one.

Just go do it.

I do suggest you got to a reputable one atleast.

1st · 01-11-2013, 11:09 PM

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.

Waiz · 01-11-2013, 11:10 PM

If it's a legit dealership by all means go for it

If they break anything they will fix it

frost · 01-11-2013, 11:11 PM

What they said

street2soul · 01-12-2013, 01:48 AM

thanks guys.
still just a little worried about the technicians that will install this.
they better not break any plastic clips, scratch or drill or mount the camera at a different location than Factory OEM installed ones.

frost · 01-12-2013, 01:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by street2soul

thanks guys.
still just a little worried about the technicians that will install this.
they better not break any plastic clips, scratch or drill or mount the camera at a different location than Factory OEM installed ones.

You can spend your entire life worrying about that kind of ****, or you can just accept that at some point, it's going to happen and move on.

Tribalpinoy91 · 01-12-2013, 01:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by frost

You can spend your entire life worrying about that kind of ****, or you can just accept that at some point, it's going to happen and move on.

Well put.

forza370z · 01-12-2013, 02:11 AM

Like others have said, if Nissan dealership f**ks up things they will have to fix it or get you a new one. I don't understand why you worry so much. If you don't trust a Nissan dealership install an OEM part onto a Nissan car, where else you would trust?

11Thumper · 01-12-2013, 05:02 AM

If you're that worried just learn to do it yourself. Otherwise, not much to complain about it should be fine. If they totally screw it up they'll fix it but if you can't do it yourself I doubt you'll notice their screw up unless very obvious.

danegrey · 01-12-2013, 11:00 AM

agree with everyone on this with Nissan dealerships,
have found a great one in Atlanta that I trust with everything

kenchan · 01-12-2013, 11:49 AM

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.

Read T · 01-12-2013, 09:23 PM

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.

Read T · 01-12-2013, 09:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by forza370z

Like others have said, if Nissan dealership f**ks up things they will have to fix it or get you a new one. I don't understand why you worry so much. If you don't trust a Nissan dealership install an OEM part onto a Nissan car, where else you would trust?

I would trust myself.

01-11-2013, 10:10 PM	#1 (permalink)
street2soul Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 284 Drives: 13 Nismo Rep Power: 3370	can I trust Dealer Installation? 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.

01-11-2013, 10:16 PM	#2 (permalink)
JungleZ Banned Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: orange county,ca Posts: 652 Drives: leased base z... Rep Power: 0	IDE rather have the dealer be responsible, and dam 2013 nismo I wonder how much you're paying after taxes..! Ballllling DEpointfive0 likes this.

01-11-2013, 11:04 PM	#3 (permalink)
FairladyZ Track Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 850 Drives: 2012 370Z TRNG SPRT Rep Power: 17	why are you worried? You have warranty, and they did it. If they **** up they will fix everything they jacked up. NIssan scratched my anniversary rim and got me a brand new one. Just go do it. I do suggest you got to a reputable one atleast. IDZRVIT, Trips, DEpointfive0 and 2 others like this.

01-11-2013, 11:10 PM	#5 (permalink)
Waiz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 9,262 Drives: Z33 & GE8 Rep Power: 459	If it's a legit dealership by all means go for it If they break anything they will fix it DEpointfive0 likes this.

01-12-2013, 02:11 AM	#10 (permalink)
forza370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: 403 Forbidden Posts: 2,512 Drives: 2009 NISMO 370Z Rep Power: 19	Like others have said, if Nissan dealership f**ks up things they will have to fix it or get you a new one. I don't understand why you worry so much. If you don't trust a Nissan dealership install an OEM part onto a Nissan car, where else you would trust? street2soul and alcheng like this.

01-11-2013, 11:09 PM	#4 (permalink)
1st A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: I 80 Biz U.S. 50 Posts: 1,708 Drives: Platinum Z Rep Power: 1616	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.

01-12-2013, 01:48 AM	#7 (permalink)
street2soul Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 284 Drives: 13 Nismo Rep Power: 3370	thanks guys. still just a little worried about the technicians that will install this. they better not break any plastic clips, scratch or drill or mount the camera at a different location than Factory OEM installed ones.

01-12-2013, 05:02 AM	#11 (permalink)
11Thumper Track Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 754 Drives: '11 370Z, '01 S2k Rep Power: 17	If you're that worried just learn to do it yourself. Otherwise, not much to complain about it should be fine. If they totally screw it up they'll fix it but if you can't do it yourself I doubt you'll notice their screw up unless very obvious.

01-12-2013, 11:00 AM	#12 (permalink)
danegrey A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Knoxville Age: 71 Posts: 3,190 Drives: 12 370Z BK Cherry M6 Rep Power: 649540	agree with everyone on this with Nissan dealerships, have found a great one in Atlanta that I trust with everything __________________ Lots of Changes the Z needs to be driven and driven hard for the car lives for it

01-12-2013, 11:49 AM	#13 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	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. PapoZalsa, onzedge and street2soul like this.

01-12-2013, 09:23 PM	#14 (permalink)
Read T A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2012 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 1,046 Drives: 11 Nissan 370z BC 6M Rep Power: 18	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. Fountainhead likes this. __________________ 2011 Nissan 370z Black Cherry Sport Pkg - Daily Driver, , 1960 Morgan +4 fun car, 1986 BMW 325ES, 1998 M3 and 1996 Spec Miata - Race Cars SUPPORT TEAM WINSOME RACING - WRL, CHUMP, LEMONS

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