Friday, September 12, 2008

Dealer servicing: A common hybrid problem

Love our hybrids, hate the dealer

Most that have ever bought a car haven't really enjoyed the process. Somehow, you always feel like you are being ripped off. For the buyers of hybrid cars its even worse lately, with huge dealer markups on hybrids.

Yet, when the car is bought, the owners of hybrid vehicles still cannot sever their relationship with the dealer very easily. Since most mechanics are not as knowledgeable regarding hybrid technology as most dealers selling these vehicles, most hybrid consumers feel compelled to take their hybrids back to the dealer for any servicing.

And, regardless of the make, dealing with these service departments seems to leave a bad taste in the mouth's of many owners. For some recent complaints, check out either Honda Civic hybrid testimonials, or Nissan Altima hybrid testimonials.

Do you love your hybrid, but hate your dealer's service department?

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2 Comments:

Anonymous Anonymous said...

Dealers suck! That's why I won't buy a hybrid, not until any mechanic can fix them.

8:33 AM  
Blogger Noz said...

Dealer service is crap overall regardless.

Ask any VW owner...going to have their car serviced is a nightmare..my wife's Toyota dealer is no better...neither is my Ford dealer.

When you have a problem with your car is when the dealers show their true colors.

12:49 PM  

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