I need to take my car in tomorrow and my husband's in Afghanistan. My family doesn't live here and all my friends work. I think the brakes need to be redone. That will take awhile right? Should I plan on walking home or do they give you a ride?
2006-09-13 13:39:45 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Not on my planet. Some dealerships may have shuttles that run you to the mall or othe popular places (the car rental place). I usually bring my iPod, something to read and drink and figure my morning is shot.
2006-09-13 13:42:52 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
alot of places wont give u a ride but the good thing is it's not going to take that long to do brakes should only take about 1 hour or so if thier is a food place around walk thier and get some thing to eat and by the time u get back it should be done
hope that helps
2006-09-13 20:47:26 · answer #2 · answered by davedebo198305 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you take it to a brake/muffler shop they can have you in and out in a hour. no need for a ride.
If you take it to a car dealership, they can give you a ride if you let them know you need one. Just ask how long it is going to be before the car is repaired and then ask for a ride if it is going to be a long time.
2006-09-13 20:42:17 · answer #3 · answered by Biker 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe only major dealerships give rides home that are 10 miles in distance.
Distance is the factor most repair shops use to decide if they will give you a ride home.
Also, dont tell them to drop you off at your house. Ask them to drop you off at a mall or somewhere close so you can walk home.
2006-09-13 20:47:06 · answer #4 · answered by hocky_06 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would call the shop first and tell them your situation.
If you are within walking distance, they should be willing to give you a ride - but that may mean that they have to pick you up.
In general, they are not big fans of giving people rides.
To increase your chances, don't take it in first thing in the morning (or at lunch). They will be a lot busier and less likely to take time out to give you a ride.
Call first - and make sure that you get the person's name.
2006-09-13 20:48:29 · answer #5 · answered by roland_reardon 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No, sorry that is something they don't usually do. A break job only takes about 2 hours, so you might just want to take a magazine or good book along, or you could walk home, turn around and walk back...up to you...sorry : (
2006-09-13 20:42:07 · answer #6 · answered by yoohoosusie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it's an upper class shop... or one that is trying to build/Keep their reputation as a customer oriented business
2006-09-13 20:41:48 · answer #7 · answered by Jorge W 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no they dont
you could try asking but becareful you dont know the people who work there and what kind of person would be driving you
but most likely they wont do it at all if its not a dealership
2006-09-13 20:45:52 · answer #8 · answered by dropped_skittles 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they usually don't give rides but you could tell them the hubby is serving the country and they might
2006-09-13 20:41:17 · answer #9 · answered by Rosie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most do not. I would call and check about a cab if you can't wait while they are done.
2006-09-13 20:45:16 · answer #10 · answered by Rvn 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋