Dealer Experience - whats yours like?
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Dealer Experience - whats yours like?
Took my 8 in for its second service this week at Romford Mazda. A gentleman call Chris called me over to his desk and said, we have done the service, but we have found some problems. My heart sank. Just a few problems he said.
O/s/f anti rollbar lower link broken, os engine mount riding low(did not say it was broken)
Handbrake cover broken (Cosmetic)
Center consol catch broken
I also pointed out that all four of my wheels and my rotary crest on the front had all got a small piece of corrosion appearing.
Chris then said to me. No problem all these items will be done under warrenty.
Car go's in next Tuesday for the warrenty items.
Can i just say from the sales guy's to the parts and service people and Shelley how friendly and curtious Romford Mazda were. They even supplie me and my father endless cups of coffee.
Many thanks again Romford mazda. These are definately the best dealership i have had dealings with.
Well done.
Darren
O/s/f anti rollbar lower link broken, os engine mount riding low(did not say it was broken)
Handbrake cover broken (Cosmetic)
Center consol catch broken
I also pointed out that all four of my wheels and my rotary crest on the front had all got a small piece of corrosion appearing.
Chris then said to me. No problem all these items will be done under warrenty.
Car go's in next Tuesday for the warrenty items.
Can i just say from the sales guy's to the parts and service people and Shelley how friendly and curtious Romford Mazda were. They even supplie me and my father endless cups of coffee.
Many thanks again Romford mazda. These are definately the best dealership i have had dealings with.
Well done.
Darren
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Top marks for them pointing these thigs out, and sorting them under Warranty.
However, I'd have wanted to know what the cause of the broken link and mount were; and the consequenses if this kind of fault wasn't spotted?
However, I'd have wanted to know what the cause of the broken link and mount were; and the consequenses if this kind of fault wasn't spotted?
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Dealer Experience - whats yours like?
A technical hiccup has temporarily meant the original copy of this thread is pending recovery. In the interim I'll put this here for any and all to comment on the experiences they've had, both good and bad, with their dealer.
This is meant to provide other 8 owners with useful recommendations and warnings and is an interim measure while a new and improved forum layout is being worked on.
So, please post comments and details of your experiences with Mazda dealers here. The thread will be closely monitored, and please try and keep commentaries objective and fair.
This is meant to provide other 8 owners with useful recommendations and warnings and is an interim measure while a new and improved forum layout is being worked on.
So, please post comments and details of your experiences with Mazda dealers here. The thread will be closely monitored, and please try and keep commentaries objective and fair.
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Engine 1 spun its last spin at 88620 miles (YouTube before&after). Engine 2 still going...
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Its true. I brought my REX there for my 3rd servicing last week and they have offered to replace my alloys(which is well kerbed), fixed a broken suspension link and rear light condensation problems. etc all under warranty without any hassle. They also clean and valet the car before i came back next day to collect.
Fantastic dealership and highly recommended.
Fantastic dealership and highly recommended.
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Well, I've only had my Rex for a few weeks but I popped into my dealer MKG3000 in Twickenham as I was passing really only to say 'Hi!' and all that.
While I was there I mentioned the only niggle I've experienced with the car, namely an occassionally squeaky clutch pedal. I'd already investigated the issue (it was simply in need of a squirt of WD40 on the spring mechanism) so I knew it was trivial.
However, Dave said "Leave it with me" and got one of their mechanics to immediately take a look who duly did the WD40 squirt and swabbed a bit of grease onto the spring! I got introduced to other members of staff and could tell immediately that they seemed a good team all pulling together.
Well, I hope this attitude extends in the future as I was impressed (although a little embarassed for bringing such a weeny issue to their attention!).
Just my 2p's worth.
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While I was there I mentioned the only niggle I've experienced with the car, namely an occassionally squeaky clutch pedal. I'd already investigated the issue (it was simply in need of a squirt of WD40 on the spring mechanism) so I knew it was trivial.
However, Dave said "Leave it with me" and got one of their mechanics to immediately take a look who duly did the WD40 squirt and swabbed a bit of grease onto the spring! I got introduced to other members of staff and could tell immediately that they seemed a good team all pulling together.
Well, I hope this attitude extends in the future as I was impressed (although a little embarassed for bringing such a weeny issue to their attention!).
Just my 2p's worth.
,c.
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One thing I find confusing with Mazda dealers after reading posts on this board:
When I used to have a company mondeo, the dealer did everything in their power to find warranty claims, to the point where they would point out things that were negligible, but that they wanted to fix. I assumed as they were getting paid by Ford UK for this, it kept their parts and mechanics dept ticking over with work/£££.
Mazda dealers seem to treat warranty claims as if coming out of their own pocket?
When I used to have a company mondeo, the dealer did everything in their power to find warranty claims, to the point where they would point out things that were negligible, but that they wanted to fix. I assumed as they were getting paid by Ford UK for this, it kept their parts and mechanics dept ticking over with work/£££.
Mazda dealers seem to treat warranty claims as if coming out of their own pocket?
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First visit too my local dealer in Motherwell (Scotland) and was disappointed. Asked them too check the oil cooler pipes for corrosion and they told me, "yes they are quite bad but until there is an oil leak there is nothing we can do, any way you have Mazda assistance if you break down". Phoned Mazda directly and they are looking into it at the moment
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Hi
Took mine into Donalds Mazda in Bury St Edmunds today. Pretty good service from the team there - they are replacing my chrome alloys and strakes due to corrosion, and have upgraded the engine management software due to choppy idling.
Didn't clean it though!
Took mine into Donalds Mazda in Bury St Edmunds today. Pretty good service from the team there - they are replacing my chrome alloys and strakes due to corrosion, and have upgraded the engine management software due to choppy idling.
Didn't clean it though!
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Warranty
Bought my PZ seven weeks ago from local dealers in Exeter.Had to take it back first week for the floor mats to be secured to the floor properly and also had a rattle coming from dashboard.
They couldn't find the rattle so I had to take one of the mechanics out but he then heard it straight away.Had to take it back for them to have it a full day,said they had found the fault but had to order the part.I had to wait four weeks for the part but after fitting it on friday 9th the rattle was still there.They had the car back today,stripped down the dash,thought they had fixed it but when we left the dealers,got 1 mile down the road and had to turn back.Still there.
Must say that through all of this they have loaned us a courtesy car with no problems and have never argued that the noise isn't there.Lets hope that after five trips to the dealers,as nice as they are,this is the last one.
They couldn't find the rattle so I had to take one of the mechanics out but he then heard it straight away.Had to take it back for them to have it a full day,said they had found the fault but had to order the part.I had to wait four weeks for the part but after fitting it on friday 9th the rattle was still there.They had the car back today,stripped down the dash,thought they had fixed it but when we left the dealers,got 1 mile down the road and had to turn back.Still there.
Must say that through all of this they have loaned us a courtesy car with no problems and have never argued that the noise isn't there.Lets hope that after five trips to the dealers,as nice as they are,this is the last one.
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Re: Warranty
Just had my bling wheels replaced and a new handbrake yesterday, which only took two weeks. The dealer also gave me a new battery as the car had difficulty starting if stood for more than a day. They have also upgraded the computer thingy!!! to see if it will solve the warm start problems.
So well done to JCT600 Leeds.
So well done to JCT600 Leeds.
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Just ask me where anything is, it will be in the boot!!
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Diagnostic check
Hi
Is there such a thing as an engine manigement check to make sure she is firing on full capacity
Would love to know if this is possible anyone out there
Is there such a thing as an engine manigement check to make sure she is firing on full capacity
Would love to know if this is possible anyone out there
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I believe there is... SCANalyser I think will do the job... (will prob be corrected in a minute though )
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Leather Extras Fitted & Discount Given.
Hi GSB here,
Just to let you all know that Godfreys of Southwater,kindly fitted the following Leather extras to my car on 21/02/07 :-
1/ Brown Lth Gear Knob Illumination ( Red 5speed Track very )
2/ Brown Lth Handbrake
3/ Brown Lth Front & Rear Centre Lid`s
They gave me 10% Discount on the above extras.
I negotiated a Discount from them a few months ago,when I needed to top up on Oil & mentioned the RX8 owners Club.They could`nt stretch to 12.5%,but could give me 10% which I am very happy about.
So bill came to £409.64 inc fit & labour,also they loaned me a car for the day free of charge.A Mazda 2 56 plate in Silver
It makes the inside look very classy in a funnie way
I recommend Godfreys of Southwater for the friendly service you get everytime you go their.
Just to let you all know that Godfreys of Southwater,kindly fitted the following Leather extras to my car on 21/02/07 :-
1/ Brown Lth Gear Knob Illumination ( Red 5speed Track very )
2/ Brown Lth Handbrake
3/ Brown Lth Front & Rear Centre Lid`s
They gave me 10% Discount on the above extras.
I negotiated a Discount from them a few months ago,when I needed to top up on Oil & mentioned the RX8 owners Club.They could`nt stretch to 12.5%,but could give me 10% which I am very happy about.
So bill came to £409.64 inc fit & labour,also they loaned me a car for the day free of charge.A Mazda 2 56 plate in Silver
It makes the inside look very classy in a funnie way
I recommend Godfreys of Southwater for the friendly service you get everytime you go their.
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Thanks to Ken and Keith for their assistance in addressing some warranty issues. Very helpful, well done guys.
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Bought 2004 RX 192 19000 miles, took it to Walter Young Mazda today to get sill corrosion checked and drivers door seal. Service manager excellent pointed out corroded wheels and took photos, everything to be sorted. Have to get PCM update done - need letter from Mazda as original went to previous owner week after I bought it!
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Had my 3 yr service + MOT done by Elite Motors in Tooting (S London) and found them pretty good. Not the most chirpy of people but seemed to do everything pretty well.
Interestingly they forgot to stamp the service book and when I popped round a couple of days later to get it done they realised the corrosion stamp (or whatever is supposed to get stamped in the service book to validate the anti-perf warranty) hadn't been done before so they did it for me. Tut tut - previous owners had the car serviced by TW Whites who had forgotten.
Interestingly they forgot to stamp the service book and when I popped round a couple of days later to get it done they realised the corrosion stamp (or whatever is supposed to get stamped in the service book to validate the anti-perf warranty) hadn't been done before so they did it for me. Tut tut - previous owners had the car serviced by TW Whites who had forgotten.
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Bought my new 8 from FURROWS TELFORD.
Supplied with dented bonnet, scratched glove box, scratched rear wing. Car returned for repair, car given back still with dent and scratched rear wing. Wrote saying I was returning the car and asked for money back, they then fixed it properly + diamondbrite coating as a gesture of good will.
Every ok for 4 months then powerloss, engine warning probs and a down on power engine. Into furrows 3 times and told couldn't find a problem and last time told a PCM update would cure it, within 1hrs driving engine light on ........again.
STAFFORD MAZDA. Car transported to Stafford, fixed and picked up the next day ............... a collapsed catalyst. Very friendly service people, knew their stuff and explained everything to me. I forgot to pick up the paper report on my car and they even came running out to give it to me, that is service!
I know which dealer I am going to use in the future!
Supplied with dented bonnet, scratched glove box, scratched rear wing. Car returned for repair, car given back still with dent and scratched rear wing. Wrote saying I was returning the car and asked for money back, they then fixed it properly + diamondbrite coating as a gesture of good will.
Every ok for 4 months then powerloss, engine warning probs and a down on power engine. Into furrows 3 times and told couldn't find a problem and last time told a PCM update would cure it, within 1hrs driving engine light on ........again.
STAFFORD MAZDA. Car transported to Stafford, fixed and picked up the next day ............... a collapsed catalyst. Very friendly service people, knew their stuff and explained everything to me. I forgot to pick up the paper report on my car and they even came running out to give it to me, that is service!
I know which dealer I am going to use in the future!
Front Crest, front Mudflaps, B-pillar trims, Exhaust tail pipes, Rear crest + stainless grilles, aero deflectors, brake light decal, blue led's, K&N, bonnet dampers, Tein strut brace, front air dam, strakes, Blueflame motorsport cat, Magnecor KV85 + latest Suzuki swift sport
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Life's a blur, well it is driving a Rex!