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Best service department in San Diego?

Discussion in 'Southern California' started by torreyb, Nov 5, 2016.

  1. Nov 5, 2016 at 1:15 PM
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    torreyb

    torreyb [OP] Well-Known Member

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    So...I am very skeptical when it comes to the service departments at dealerships. Every time I go, I worry that they'll do something to f*ck up my truck.

    Anyone know which SD Toyota dealership is the best as far as maintenance goes?

    Do you trust them to rotate your aftermarket tires?

    Thanks guys
     
  2. Nov 5, 2016 at 3:39 PM
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    computeruser6

    computeruser6 Nuclear Janitor

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    I trust the guys at Toyota of El Cajon to work on my truck.
     
  3. Nov 5, 2016 at 3:54 PM
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    Don't take it to the dealership.
     
  4. Nov 5, 2016 at 4:05 PM
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    torreyb [OP] Well-Known Member

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    CPU updates + would rather not spend money on fluids
     
  5. Nov 5, 2016 at 4:10 PM
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    You got it.
     
  6. Nov 10, 2016 at 9:20 PM
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    THEPYRITETACO

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    Greg Miller Toyota has been good to me. And their waiting room is yuuuuuuge! With free coffee and treats and wifi.
     
  7. Nov 10, 2016 at 10:09 PM
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    Trust Speed Freak. He does great work with detail.
     
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  8. Nov 11, 2016 at 12:01 AM
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    IamMachines

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    Carlsbad Toyota is pretty good. They did my TSB about a month ago, no questions asked. They just finished a new lounge area too, its pretty nice. Free coffee etc.

    Im actually headed back there Saturday for my 5k checkup.
     
  9. Nov 14, 2016 at 11:34 AM
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    thanks for the tips guys. scheduling an appointment with toyota of el cajon, as they are much closer to me than carlsbad (where I purchased the vehicle)
     
  10. Nov 15, 2016 at 1:09 PM
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    I trust Toyota El Cajon too. They have done a number of jobs on my truck for warranty purposes, (replace head lights, pinion seal, and other minor TSB's and have not messed up anything yet. Service advisers I've worked with are pretty good, as is their service manager.
     
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  11. Nov 15, 2016 at 2:01 PM
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    Covered in stickers and chrome stick-ons for extra horse torques and foot powers. Icon sticker gets me tons of travel, dozens of milimeters.
    Your garage. There's no exception. Basic maintenance is a DIY ordeal. If your time is too valuable pay someone to fix bigger shit or stuff you'd never be comfortable doing without supervision.
     
  12. Nov 15, 2016 at 9:13 PM
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    And for the ecu update for example?

    I would like to follow the maintenance intervals if not only for the eventual resale of the car.
     

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