Stealership VS Independent
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2009 E350
Stealership VS Independent
What is your reasoning for taking your car to the stealership VS your local independent shop or vice versa?
I see some of the bills you guys are flipping at the stealers and I am sometimes in awe. I have never and will never take a car of mine that is out of warranty to a stealer. If an independent shop advertises and claims competency in MB diagnosis and repairs I don't know why anyone would pay the premium at the stealer for the same repairs.
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I see some of the bills you guys are flipping at the stealers and I am sometimes in awe. I have never and will never take a car of mine that is out of warranty to a stealer. If an independent shop advertises and claims competency in MB diagnosis and repairs I don't know why anyone would pay the premium at the stealer for the same repairs.
Let me hear it..
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From: Maryland
03 Eclass, 03 BMW 06 Porsche Cayman S, 03 Harley Davidson "bored & stroked"
My car is out of warranty and i still use the dealer most of the time depending on what needs to be done. Yes, the dealer is always going to be more expensive than a independent, but there are pros for using a dealer. Its easy to make an appointment, car is always ready on time, car is cleaned and vaccumed, seem to have the parts available, and will occasionly do a freebie, have the latest equipment, familar with known problems and recalls, and i have found that they will go to bat for you on things that shouldnt happen if you have been getting the vehicle serviced there.
