03-02-2024, 01:53 PM | #1 |
Drives: Camaro SS 1LE Join Date: Sep 2023
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Which dealership should I get my car serviced at? (Los Angeles Area)
Hello,
I am approaching 1,500 miles on my SS 1LE and wanted to ask if anybody has any recommendations for a dealership to perform its’ break-in service. I am located in the San Fernando Valley but don’t mind driving for higher quality of work. This is my first Chevy so I don’t know how the dealership service experience is to begin with, but I’d like to go to a dealer that services more camaros/corvettes and would treat my car with more care and expertise. Does anybody have any experience-backed recommendations for a dealership? Thank you in advance. |
03-03-2024, 12:09 AM | #2 |
Drives: '17 2LT/RS 2.0T M6 50th Anniv Vert Join Date: Feb 2019
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I heard good things about Jessika Johnson who is a Camaro owner and a Service Advisor at Simi Valley Chevrolet. Probably not too far from where your are at.
I’ve messaged her in Facebook in the past and she has been very responsive. |
03-03-2024, 12:17 AM | #3 |
Drives: '23 LT1 & '16 GMC Canyon Join Date: Feb 2023
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Did you install lift pads yet? The 1500 mile service is just an oil and filter change. I did mine myself. The dealer is going to put the lowest level technician on oil changes. If they don't have a pit, get ready for damaged pinch welds.
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03-03-2024, 12:24 AM | #4 | |
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Find a way to do this very basic maintenance yourself, your car will be MUCH better off...
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03-03-2024, 01:49 AM | #5 |
Drives: Camaro SS 1LE Join Date: Sep 2023
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I saw her name mentioned in another post actually, but it was from a few years back. How'd you get in touch with her on Facebook? Is she a part of a camaro group on there?
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03-03-2024, 02:01 AM | #6 |
Drives: Camaro SS 1LE Join Date: Sep 2023
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1500 mile service is a diff fluid change as well. I don't have lift pads yet, but I will purchase them soon. Thank you for the suggestion.
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03-03-2024, 02:12 AM | #7 | |
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03-03-2024, 12:57 PM | #8 |
Drives: 2023 1LT Convertible Join Date: Jan 2024
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pretty crazy how chevy dealerships can be so incompetent with servicing their own vehicles, I don't think this is the case with the other automakers...
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03-03-2024, 07:00 PM | #9 |
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Bingo. Why I never use dealers for routine maintenance. Dealers are for warranty work and specialized repairs.
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03-03-2024, 07:48 PM | #10 |
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Rydell in Northridge has always been good. I trust them with my Gen 5 Z/28 for service,which has a 7.0 LS7 and been out of production for ten years.. not your typical LT1.
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03-04-2024, 08:39 AM | #11 |
Drives: '23 2SS RSblue 6MT, sold '19 ND2 Join Date: Dec 2021
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I ordered my car at Rydell but do my own maintenance. If I need warranty I might go back there. Following.
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03-05-2024, 12:42 AM | #12 |
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03-05-2024, 05:18 AM | #13 |
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You couldn't pay me to bring my car to Rydell Northridge. Bunch of total Hacks.
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03-05-2024, 02:29 PM | #14 |
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