Walmart latest Auto repair rip-off servicer?

Starscream · 12-09-2010, 04:07 PM

Wow. The people at who work in the automotive section at my Wal-Mart barely know how to change the oil, much less try and rip someone off. That sucks, brother.

longknocker · 12-09-2010, 05:04 PM

That's True Everywhere, Brother! I Remember Taking My Toyota In For Routine Service At The Toyota Dealership & The Service Manager Coming Out & Telling Me My Timing Belt Is About To Break & Needs Replacing. I Told Him, "That's Weird, I Just Had It Replaced Last Week At Another Shop!" The Advisor Crawfished Out Of That One Quickly!

chippewastud79 · 12-09-2010, 05:32 PM

Personally, I am not sure why anyone goes to WalMart for anything. I loathe that store, not a single smiling person to be found. There isn't a shred of help to find in the place and their prices aren't comparable to what can be found elsewhere for less money.

Commander Quan · 12-09-2010, 05:43 PM

It's not just Walmart it's everywhere. Before I met my wife she would go in for an oil change (which she did every 3000 miles religiously) and leave there spending at least $100 in upsales.

BigFrank · 12-09-2010, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Commander Quan

It's not just Walmart it's everywhere. Before I met my wife she would go in for an oil change (which she did every 3000 miles religiously) and leave there spending at least $100 in upsales.

Totally agreed. Dealerships for me have been the worst. I take my car to a local spot that has a bunch of young guys in my age range who are the mechanics. When I go in they give it to me straight and simple. When my wife goes in ( low cut shirt on of course ) she always gets employee discounts, and freebies. So, needless to say she takes both of our cars in.

captain53 · 12-09-2010, 06:29 PM

Yes Sir you are absolutely correct except you did not mention the biggest oil change scam - "your transmission fluid needs changing............" and then you drive out with a $200+ oil change and a transmission likely to fail pre-maturely. Pisses me off to no end when they do that crap and actually I started using Walmart for oil changes at one time because they do not do transmission fluid so I did not have to cuss them out everytime like the oil change shops. But Walmart got otherwise too difficult to deal with so now found a new place and told them to put in the computer under my account - this guy is an ass and don't mention transmission fluid or other upsells to him- guy said they would note it and have not yet had a problem. All Crooks - and yes the dealers too!

Sled Dog · 12-10-2010, 07:41 AM

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Originally Posted by captain53

Yes Sir you are absolutely correct except you did not mention the biggest oil change scam - "your transmission fluid needs changing............" and then you drive out with a $200+ oil change and a transmission likely to fail pre-maturely. Pisses me off to no end when they do that crap and actually I started using Walmart for oil changes at one time because they do not do transmission fluid so I did not have to cuss them out everytime like the oil change shops. But Walmart got otherwise too difficult to deal with so now found a new place and told them to put in the computer under my account - this guy is an ass and don't mention transmission fluid or other upsells to him- guy said they would note it and have not yet had a problem. All Crooks - and yes the dealers too!

I went in for an oil change once, they tried to hit me up for a tranny fluid change, I said, you do realize my car is a stick right...... He just looked at me and said sorry for the mix up

12-09-2010, 04:07 PM	#1
Starscream Knowhutimean, Vern? Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Andy Location: In a little town somewhere in the USA Posts: 10,237 Trading: (4)	Re: Walmart latest Auto repair rip-off servicer? Wow. The people at who work in the automotive section at my Wal-Mart barely know how to change the oil, much less try and rip someone off. That sucks, brother. __________________ Insert quote here.

12-09-2010, 05:04 PM	#2
longknocker Postwhore Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Mobile, Alabama Posts: 11,244 Trading: (82)	Re: Walmart latest Auto repair rip-off servicer? That's True Everywhere, Brother! I Remember Taking My Toyota In For Routine Service At The Toyota Dealership & The Service Manager Coming Out & Telling Me My Timing Belt Is About To Break & Needs Replacing. I Told Him, "That's Weird, I Just Had It Replaced Last Week At Another Shop!" The Advisor Crawfished Out Of That One Quickly!

12-09-2010, 05:32 PM	#3
chippewastud79 Fatter than you! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Larry Location: A little place called home. Posts: 5,397 Trading: (44)	Re: Walmart latest Auto repair rip-off servicer? Personally, I am not sure why anyone goes to WalMart for anything. I loathe that store, not a single smiling person to be found. There isn't a shred of help to find in the place and their prices aren't comparable to what can be found elsewhere for less money. __________________ If we weren't supposed to eat animals, then how come they're made of meat? You can never have too many cigars, they are like an investment in good times.

12-09-2010, 05:43 PM	#4
Commander Quan Feeling at Home Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Derrick Location: Canton, OH Posts: 966 Trading: (4)	Re: Walmart latest Auto repair rip-off servicer? It's not just Walmart it's everywhere. Before I met my wife she would go in for an oil change (which she did every 3000 miles religiously) and leave there spending at least $100 in upsales.

12-09-2010, 06:29 PM	#6
captain53 Have My Own Room Join Date: Jul 2009 First Name: Dave Location: Lake of the Ozarks & Austin, TX Posts: 1,333 Trading: (3)	Re: Walmart latest Auto repair rip-off servicer? Yes Sir you are absolutely correct except you did not mention the biggest oil change scam - "your transmission fluid needs changing............" and then you drive out with a $200+ oil change and a transmission likely to fail pre-maturely. Pisses me off to no end when they do that crap and actually I started using Walmart for oil changes at one time because they do not do transmission fluid so I did not have to cuss them out everytime like the oil change shops. But Walmart got otherwise too difficult to deal with so now found a new place and told them to put in the computer under my account - this guy is an ass and don't mention transmission fluid or other upsells to him- guy said they would note it and have not yet had a problem. All Crooks - and yes the dealers too!