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Seems shady. Beware

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Scottstoy, Dec 15, 2019.

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What you think?

  1. Seems shady

    81.4%
  2. Beware

    38.6%
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  1. Dec 15, 2019 at 10:44 AM
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    Scottstoy

    Scottstoy [OP] New Member

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    9A4BCB2F-5A1C-4885-BCB5-D9DC1CF39521.jpg So the dealer tried to say I need a alignment on a brand new truck (3000 miles) says not covered by warranty (which it is). I tell him no thanks as drives perfect with no tire wear. I walk past a office in the stealership and see these big screen TV’s with this posted on it. Makes you say Hmmmm!
     
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  2. Dec 15, 2019 at 10:45 AM
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    Rock Lobster

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  3. Dec 15, 2019 at 10:46 AM
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    TacoBuffet

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    I would mention your experience to Toyota corporate, they have an email contact on their website that is VERY effective. Dealer practices like these bring shame on the Toyota name and brand. Just my 2 cents.
     
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  4. Dec 15, 2019 at 10:47 AM
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    johnnyroid

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    Time to find a new dealer, a very obvious attempt to deceive. Shady AF.
     
  5. Dec 15, 2019 at 10:48 AM
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    Steves104x4

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  6. Dec 15, 2019 at 10:49 AM
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    daddy_o

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    I was told the first alignment will be done for free. I didn't ask how long of a time period to get it done, but I would guess within the first year. I didn't bother with trying to get them to do it.
    But yes, that is very sketchy there.
     
  7. Dec 15, 2019 at 10:50 AM
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    Junkhead

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    Yep, thats the world we live in nowdays, unfortunately.
     
  8. Dec 15, 2019 at 10:50 AM
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    GreyBaldTaco

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    That's sketchy as fuck and should be posted on multiple review sites. Fuck that place
     
  9. Dec 15, 2019 at 10:50 AM
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    CrispyTacoLover

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    What dealer?
     
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  10. Dec 15, 2019 at 10:55 AM
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    windsor

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    Time to share dealer info. Here, google, and corporate.
     
  11. Dec 15, 2019 at 11:02 AM
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    DevilTaco4

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    Why I won’t let a dealer touch my Taco. I worked for one and my god it’s sickening what some of these scumbag locations do.

    Needless to say, I quit after a month.
     
  12. Dec 15, 2019 at 11:22 AM
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    DevilTaco4

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    Ya kinda like here in CA where they’ll rob part of your tax return if you don’t sign up for government funded healthcare or buy your own. Like cool, it’s to “help” me because I’m broke, but if I don’t buy into your crap, you fine me lol. Asinine logic..

    Off topic sorry, but point being - Anything to make a dollar
     
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  13. Dec 15, 2019 at 11:23 AM
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  14. Dec 15, 2019 at 11:25 AM
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    FritoBandito

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    Shady AF!
     
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  15. Dec 15, 2019 at 11:52 AM
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    Ronzio

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  16. Dec 15, 2019 at 11:59 AM
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    Kamille.bidan

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    Alignment has a 12K miles factory warranty. Tell them to fuck off and never go there again. Put a yelp review and call it a day.
     
  17. Dec 15, 2019 at 12:10 PM
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    3JOH22A

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    This thread is useless without identifying the dealer by name and location. :p
     
  18. Dec 15, 2019 at 12:16 PM
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    ICU1

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    Can’t wait to see what the giveaway is for the most turn signal fluid flushes.
     
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  19. Dec 15, 2019 at 12:23 PM
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  20. Dec 15, 2019 at 12:25 PM
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    tcjacado

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    Replace summer air in the tires with winter air.
     

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