RUNNING ON EMPTY
I had an appointment ... at 7:30 a.m.
Getting to the service appointment for my car is always a real treat. I knew I had to get up extra early to make it there on time and, of course, I woke up at 2:45 a.m. and couldn't go back to sleep until 5 a.m.
By 6 a.m. when I should have been well-rested and raring to go, I was out cold. I didn't wake up until 6:45, which put me 45 minutes behind.
They took my car even though I was late because it's a $500 service (ouch). To top it off, I got the last loaner that looked (and smelled) like it came from Rent a Wreck. Tired and grumpy, I was angry, but I had no right to complain.
As I looked at the stone-faced service mangers, who probably wouldn't heed my gripes anyway, I overheard one tell another woman that her car needed a new engine.
I thought he was going to fall over when she asked, "Is that serious?"
Seriously, that made my day.
Getting to the service appointment for my car is always a real treat. I knew I had to get up extra early to make it there on time and, of course, I woke up at 2:45 a.m. and couldn't go back to sleep until 5 a.m.
By 6 a.m. when I should have been well-rested and raring to go, I was out cold. I didn't wake up until 6:45, which put me 45 minutes behind.
They took my car even though I was late because it's a $500 service (ouch). To top it off, I got the last loaner that looked (and smelled) like it came from Rent a Wreck. Tired and grumpy, I was angry, but I had no right to complain.
As I looked at the stone-faced service mangers, who probably wouldn't heed my gripes anyway, I overheard one tell another woman that her car needed a new engine. I thought he was going to fall over when she asked, "Is that serious?"
Seriously, that made my day.
Labels: appointment, cardboard, gripes, loaner, Rent-a-Wreck, service manager
posted by Diana at 9:32 AM
5 Comments:
Ray's Service Center,Steiner Ave.
Neptune City. 732-775-3331.
Best mechanic I ever knew of.
He's serviced all my vehicles for the past 27 year.
He's open Saturdays too...Call and ask for Ray or Linda.
Thanks "I hate car problems", but I believe my lease agreement stipulates that I have to get service from the dealer.
quit leasing!
rev up your Harley
I was never consulted on this service issue, I may have been able to save you some.But its a hats off to those at the dealership for a job well done!NEXT victim!!
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