Tipping service writers...
#16
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I don't want to offend with a tip and I do think they are paid better than in my grandfather's day. I also didn't want to be the cheap guy if everyone else was tipping. I'm thinking cookies or something and a nice email to svc manager.
#19
I must be the only one. It's has never been "akward" in any way for me and will continue to do so. I'm actually surprised at the number of negative responses. I have tipped for years and the SA and the mechanic and always received big thank you's, etc. To each their own.
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Seth K (02-11-2024)
#21
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Wow, I never thought about of heard of anyone tipping a service writter/advisor.
#22
My local Indie shop took care of my on a recent tire install job so I had an extra-large pizza and a couple of liters of pop delivered to them by the local pizza shop. They were very appreciative. I think giving cash would have been a little awkward.
Regards,
Frank A.
Regards,
Frank A.
#23
Ditto. I've been taking cars in for service for a long time, and this is the first I've heard of it. Other professions yes, but a service writer?? The guy is supposed to be a professional.
#24
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When it comes to folks like Service Writers (as stevepow correctly pointed out), a monetary "tip" may not be the best way to express your appreciation.
However, a complimentary email to the dealership GM about how nice you were treated by a specific individual, scores major 'brownie points' for the employee, and probably gets you more VIP service on your next visit.
IMO, more appropriate than handing a guy $20.
However, a complimentary email to the dealership GM about how nice you were treated by a specific individual, scores major 'brownie points' for the employee, and probably gets you more VIP service on your next visit.
IMO, more appropriate than handing a guy $20.
And the the praise is sincere and deserved. If I had nothing good to say I'd not say anything, because very likely I'd be taking my cars to another dealer for servicing.
I've bought the two techs lunch (off the lunch wagon once) after they provided me with some very valuable help dealing with what proved to be a totaled car taking the time to educate the insurance adjuster how severe the damage to the car was.
I have at least once brought in donuts and one time gave the shop a special diagnostics tool (electronic) that my company happens to make (and with my company's permission) for the techs to use with customers's cars.
Sincerely,
Macster.
#25
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I heard about tipping the service writers several years ago. They appreciate it and it is one of the best investments I have made. There are certain things that may be gray areas that warranties may or may not cover. The service advisers are able to work in these gray areas and can help get warranty coverage. They can also expedite repairs. It may be tacky, but it is definitely worthwhile.
#26
Drifting
I have the same mechanic that works on my cars for years and I always tip him at Christmas! He takes it and says thanks and is unbelieveable in terms of the service he provides to me and my car. Why wouldn't I tip someone that is looking out for me and my car?
Tom
Tom
#27
For those of you who do tip, which came first, the good service or the tip?
I've yet to even consider tipping my service people because every time I have taken the car in, I have found a problem with the car afterwards. Everything from scratches in the paint after an oil change to damaged brake calipers and scratched wheels on an alignment job. And this is my local dealer!
I've yet to even consider tipping my service people because every time I have taken the car in, I have found a problem with the car afterwards. Everything from scratches in the paint after an oil change to damaged brake calipers and scratched wheels on an alignment job. And this is my local dealer!
#28
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Most service writers work on commission these days. In addition, their bonus is usually directly related to the results of those surveys they make such a big deal about. If you want to be nice to your service writer, the first thing to do is to give them high ratings on those surveys.
Sheesh, everyone's got their hand out these days. If you want to reward exemplary service, call the General Manager and point out the behavior you'd like to reward and maybe send over a couple of pizzas for lunch some day.
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A few years ago I was finishing up a supercharger kit on a 997S for a good freind at the shop. It was a saturday when we weren't normally open, but he knew I was always there anyway all day. He shows up about 9 am with a box full of krispy kreams. Fantastic. What was even better, is that day one of our sales guys had told some local photographers that they could borrow the shop for a photoshoot with their models and the cars.
A shop full of models and a box full of donuts laying around made for a funny day. Come on girls, just one donut......
A shop full of models and a box full of donuts laying around made for a funny day. Come on girls, just one donut......