What if it Snows?

So that's what extinction looks like

 

Wife has a Murano now and I honestly have opened the hood maybe 5 times on it. This is the first vehicle I have let the dealer take care of all maintenance on and I don't miss it.

 

Was stuck at receiver last night, out of hours. Could have pc’d to a truck stop. But didn’t. Made it to a truck stop, waiting to hear about next load. What are the chances of me going home on time tomorrow? And home before 6 pm. I’d say 50/50.

 

Early version of the 4700.

 

I do some of the stuff since it is out of warranty and she puts a lot of miles on. Dealer is really proud of their prices so after the warranty was done they got left behind.

 

@JoeyJunk i found a new gig for ya

 

Are car dealers any better the big truck dealers? Or ya still gotta check their work? I never owned anything new before.

 

I've never had an issue with our local dealer, this is the second vehicle we've bought from them and I have no complaints.

 

What I have noticed at car dealerships is the mechanics tend to be SAE and Factory certified. That shows some potential level of general and specific competence.

In the dealer fast service bay they work as a team. With a second set of eyeballs on everything and a checklist administrated by the lead which makes the lead available at all times to take note of something just not right. Watched one where the wrench was having trouble with something and they rotated another guy in to show him how it was done. No fussing or screaming.... just a coaching moment. I tend to trust the fast service bays.

I am a cheap bastage so once out of warranty I tend to go to local quick lube place that runs about 1/2 of dealer price, so just a bit over retail cost of materials. That means they are making money via bulk purchase, parts, and supplies discounts. Unfortunately the standard service does not include tire rotation. Have to see what they charge for that.

Back in the dealer warranty/deep repair bays I would go with the practice of double checking work.

It is one of the interesting things about the electric. Maintenance is a fluid levels check, air filters check, and tire rotation, with a general once over inspection on the lift. I think it is 10 years/100k miles worth covered in the price of the car.

 

I've been taking care of my "furry grandson" while Missus Skillet and my son were outta town.

So young Master Skillet and I are going to lunch whilst Missus Skillet goes to a routine doctor's appointment.

I am pleased.......