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  • youvalss
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    • Feb 2007
    • 16602

    #1

    Service for my car - where to go?

    I had my car serviced in March. I went to the dealer who sold me the car and thinking of going to another place next time, not sure yet... (this dealer is closed on Saturdays which is really annoying).

    What do you guys think of Mr. Lube, Midas...other places that you like (and hopefully have branches here)?

    Any Winnipegers can suggest local places...?
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  • Gotmadskillzson
    Live your life
    • Apr 2008
    • 23442

    #2
    Re: Service for my car - where to go?

    Hmmmmmm not all places are the same, even from the same franchise. It really boils down to the manager of that particular shop and how well he runs it. So I would ask around and see what people say about certain places that actually live in your area.

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    • sb24
      MVP
      • Dec 2008
      • 3165

      #3
      Re: Service for my car - where to go?

      I use a local shop. Since they need the repeat business they tend to be more straight foward. We started using them when we took them the car and told them we need this expensive repair done and they told us no you need this simple fix. Saved us money and have been using them ever since.

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      • Darkleaf
        MVP
        • Feb 2006
        • 1685

        #4
        Re: Service for my car - where to go?

        What kind of car do you have?

        Best service I've ever had was in Winnipeg, nicest people and A+ work in fact out of all of the dealerships I've ever been to they were the best by far. Only place I've ever been where it's -15 and people were chattin about how nice the weather was that day..lol

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        • jeremym480
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          • Oct 2008
          • 18198

          #5
          Re: Service for my car - where to go?

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          • Buckeyes_Doc
            In Dalton I Trust
            • Jan 2009
            • 11918

            #6
            Re: Service for my car - where to go?

            I always went to Midas when I was in Rhode Island and they were great. The manager of the store was a real nice guy so that's why I kept going back.

            But that doesn't mean every Midas in the country is good though, it depends from store to store. So just check online or ask around about reviews of local places and find what's best for you.

            Personally I tend to stay away from local shops. Just my opinion but I think they overcharge and try to scam you, of course not every local shop does this but if I had to choose between a local shop and a major company I would go with the company.
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            • youvalss
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              • Feb 2007
              • 16602

              #7
              Re: Service for my car - where to go?

              OK, guys, thanks for the feedback. I guess I'll have to ask around and see what people say. What I want eventually, is to get service for my car at the same place for years. I assume that if you come back to the same place again and again you can establish some relationships and they'll probably tend not to fool you because they know you won't come back again if they do.

              Anyway, I have a 2005 Pontica Vibe (FWD). Got it from a local dealer last August. I went to this delaer for service about 5-6 weeks ago, but I think they cahrged too much. It would be ideal to have the car serviced there but since they're seem to be expensive and don't work on Saturdays, I guess I'll go to another place next time.
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              • youvalss
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                • Feb 2007
                • 16602

                #8
                Re: Service for my car - where to go?

                Originally posted by Darkleaf
                Only place I've ever been where it's -15 and people were chattin about how nice the weather was that day..lol
                Yep, that's Winnipeg
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                GPU: Monochrome display
                RAM: 48 KB
                OS: Sinclair BASIC

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