Dealer Joy Ride
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Got my 992 back from the Porsche Dealer today, dashcam shows the tech having a little joyride. Engine cold, straight up to 82mph in a 35. Followed by some more bursts up to 80 in a 30.
Ive left a message for the service department but wondering if anyone has had a similar experience or advice?
I wait for the engine to come up to temp before stepping on it. I’m pretty angry.
Ive left a message for the service department but wondering if anyone has had a similar experience or advice?
I wait for the engine to come up to temp before stepping on it. I’m pretty angry.
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05-13-2023, 08:29 AM
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I would be pissed. As other have said, send the video link to the service manager and GM of the dealer. Tell them to give you their plan of action and let them know you will be posting the video on YouTube as well as Google, Yelp, and DealerRater. I am sure they will respond to you as they do not want the negative publicity.
This with a twist. I would bring he video in and and show it to the SM and GM - and the owner of there is a local one - and give them a chance to react. They may be (almost) as pissed off as you are and may try to make it right by you. It is really hard to get decent employees these days and I would allow for that and give the upper level guys a fair chance to show me what good customer service is. I always (at least try to) give someone a chance to do the right thing before I go overboard with threats and such.
I went for dinner last night and my wife found a decent sized bug in her water. She called the closest person over - it happened to be one of the managers - and they were horrified. Immediately replaced all four waters (which were good old NYC tap) with two large bottles of Pellegrino. When the bill came, not only had they taken off our desserts and coffees, but also all 4 of our cocktails. We actually told him it was too much but he insisted. So what could have detracted from our dinner actually turned it into a very nice experience. Sometimes **** happens that is beyond one's control. For me, the measure is not the **** but their reaction and response to it.
So, I say give them a chance. Hopefully the joyrider gets fired and they do somethign right to accommodate you. If not, there is plenty of time to go on the offensive and then you actually have a better arsenal because you have the event and the failed response.
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Got my 992 back from the Porsche Dealer today, dashcam shows the tech having a little joyride. Engine cold, straight up to 82mph in a 35. Followed by some more bursts up to 80 in a 30.
Ive left a message for the service department but wondering if anyone has had a similar experience or advice?
I wait for the engine to come up to temp before stepping on it. I’m pretty angry.
Ive left a message for the service department but wondering if anyone has had a similar experience or advice?
I wait for the engine to come up to temp before stepping on it. I’m pretty angry.
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I would bring the video in to the service manager and all service advisors and just hit play. It’s just reckless.
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Got my 992 back from the Porsche Dealer today, dashcam shows the tech having a little joyride. Engine cold, straight up to 82mph in a 35. Followed by some more bursts up to 80 in a 30.
Ive left a message for the service department but wondering if anyone has had a similar experience or advice?
I wait for the engine to come up to temp before stepping on it. I’m pretty angry.
Ive left a message for the service department but wondering if anyone has had a similar experience or advice?
I wait for the engine to come up to temp before stepping on it. I’m pretty angry.
next time set a speed and location alert on your my Porsche app
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Stick the video on YouTube and email them the link. They won’t do it again
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You can always post a video on YouTube and reference your experience on Yelp that might get their attention.
I brought my C2S into the dealer for a PCM update. Noticed they did a short joyride and unplugged the dashcam. Fortunately traffic conditions late in the afternoon on a Friday probably prevented the highspeed joyride the tech was planning. Next time I bring my car in I’ll explicitly state I do not want a check ride after service.
I brought my C2S into the dealer for a PCM update. Noticed they did a short joyride and unplugged the dashcam. Fortunately traffic conditions late in the afternoon on a Friday probably prevented the highspeed joyride the tech was planning. Next time I bring my car in I’ll explicitly state I do not want a check ride after service.
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I would be pissed. As other have said, send the video link to the service manager and GM of the dealer. Tell them to give you their plan of action and let them know you will be posting the video on YouTube as well as Google, Yelp, and DealerRater. I am sure they will respond to you as they do not want the negative publicity.
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quality assurance problem resulting from training problems
porsche should do a better job training people on what quality assurance actually means
porsche should do a better job training people on what quality assurance actually means
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Another reason to buy a Quick Jack and DIY your own maintenance.
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