In my area, we have those 10-minute oil changing places that are great for busy people like myself. Although they do a good job, I am so sick of their marketing. I know as soon as I get comfortable in the waiting room that one of the employees will come out and tell me I should get this type of service of that thing changed, etc., etc. I just politely tell them another time. I'm only there for the oil change and that's it. They ramble on and on about it's good to do this to your car and that to your car. I once again say "another time." Anyone got any good remarks I can make when they badger me about their services? I know I can get those services done cheaper at my own car dealership if I need them done. I did say that to one of the guys once and he said I should get it done that day (while they were changing my oil) so my vehicle won't get any worse. Give me a break! My car is over 6 years old and only has 20,000 miles on it so I know I to take good care of my car.
2006-12-04 03:54:35 · 4 answers · asked by Me, Myself & I 4 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
I know what you mean. When I go I tell them up front ALL I WANT IS THE OIL CHANGE! When then come in and say, come look at this I tell them I don't care just change the oil! I tell them sternly and don't really have any problems. You pretty much have to be rude, but your the customer and you are always right.
2006-12-04 03:57:23 · answer #1 · answered by woodyhou 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They get paid on anything that they sell extra. All you have to do is firmly state No, I only want an oil change. If you are firm, they will back off. Anytime you use an excuse, they will try to overcome the objection.
2006-12-04 11:58:07 · answer #2 · answered by lincolnbuck 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
just say "my husband is an auto tech, he just dislikes changing oil".
its a good excuse I was a tech for 20 years, I HATE changing oil
besides that there is no place to dispose of the used oil for free
2006-12-04 12:11:59 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
actually YES!!! i am sick of having a constant onslaught of marketing thrown in your face at every turn...even on here @ yahoo answers where you'd think you have a sanctuary of people just wanting to educate & be educated you get people posting their services in the guise of answers!! its gettin ridiculous!
watch out for them...i've had to report a few ;)
2006-12-04 11:59:05 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋