[Typicalcarguy]

Hello,

I am approaching 1,500 miles on my SS 1LE and wanted to ask if anybody had 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.

[Pickles]

Hello from Aussie.
A very wise question, as some Dealers are most definitely better than others. Even lifting the car on a hoist, if not done correctly, can do real damage.

[2SS Capt]

Seriously, if you have an SS 1LE, you should be able to do at least basic maintenance on your vehicle (oil and diff fluid changes)... It is a VERY simple procedure and something that the dealers f***-up 50%+ of the time (wrong oil, wrong quantity, etc...)

Find a way to do this very basic maintenance yourself, your car will be MUCH better off...

My car was 6 days old at this point...



A bit later...

[Buddy Shagmore]

My dealer, Ryder in Northridge, offered me a free first service. I refused, as I don't trust any dealer would actually use the correct oil, or not damage the car putting it up on a lift. I bought race ramps, installed lift pads and rock guards, and change the oil and filter myself.

[Typicalcarguy]

Originally Posted by Pickles

Hello from Aussie.
A very wise question, as some Dealers are most definitely better than others. Even lifting the car on a hoist, if not done correctly, can do real damage.

Precisely. Thank you

[Typicalcarguy]

Originally Posted by 2SS Capt

Seriously, if you have an SS 1LE, you should be able to do at least basic maintenance on your vehicle (oil and diff fluid changes)... It is a VERY simple procedure and something that the dealers f***-up 50%+ of the time (wrong oil, wrong quantity, etc...)

Find a way to do this very basic maintenance yourself, your car will be MUCH better off...

My car was 6 days old at this point...



A bit later...

Replied on the main forum. Thanks for the input and nice garage.

[Typicalcarguy]

Originally Posted by Buddy Shagmore

My dealer, Ryder in Northridge, offered me a free first service. I refused, as I don't trust any dealer would actually use the correct oil, or not damage the car putting it up on a lift. I bought race ramps, installed lift pads and rock guards, and change the oil and filter myself.

I didn't buy from Rydell but they are located very close to me. It seems like they are a high volume dealer when it comes to camaro and especially corvette sales. I'd like to think that because of this they would have to have some knowledge on how to service these cars properly if at least half the buyers are coming back to service their cars there. You don't think so?

[Buddy Shagmore]

I guess my issue is having trust and faith in any dealer, to do the job correctly, especially on a special car like the Camaro, where there are no protected lift points. Nobody in the dealer service area cares as much as me about my LT1. They also are assigned a time limit to get it done. At home, I am in no hurry. I think most of us here feel the same way.

[90503]

FWIW, I always change my own oil at home on the Camaro. But when I got my new Impala in 2017, I had the dealer change the oil and filter, part of the warranty and on that V-6 engine the filter is a pain to get to. (The Camaro v-8 is pretty easy to change).
I was ok with the dealer doing it on the Impala, because their oil change rack was right next to the waiting room where I could easily watch and even walk over and talk to the tech.

Anyhoo, if it's just for an oil change, and you don't want to do it yourself but are worried about what happens when you can't watch, I'd recommend Harbor Chevrolet on Cherry Ave. in Long Beach. They always had Camaros and Corvettes on their showroom floor.

Good luck.

[Typicalcarguy]

Originally Posted by 90503

FWIW, I always change my own oil at home on the Camaro. But when I got my new Impala in 2017, I had the dealer change the oil and filter, part of the warranty and on that V-6 engine the filter is a pain to get to. (The Camaro v-8 is pretty easy to change).
I was ok with the dealer doing it on the Impala, because their oil change rack was right next to the waiting room where I could easily watch and even walk over and talk to the tech.

Anyhoo, if it's just for an oil change, and you don't want to do it yourself but are worried about what happens when you can't watch, I'd recommend Harbor Chevrolet on Cherry Ave. in Long Beach. They always had Camaros and Corvettes on their showroom floor.

Good luck.

Thanks! I appreciate the input.

[Typicalcarguy]

Originally Posted by Buddy Shagmore

I guess my issue is having trust and faith in any dealer, to do the job correctly, especially on a special car like the Camaro, where there are no protected lift points. Nobody in the dealer service area cares as much as me about my LT1. They also are assigned a time limit to get it done. At home, I am in no hurry. I think most of us here feel the same way.

I totally agree with you.

[chachasama]

Unfortunately, some deanship service could make your car mess. Be careful and pay attention if you have to service in dealership.

Real my case, check it.

https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=623143

[Typicalcarguy]

Originally Posted by chachasama

Unfortunately, some deanship service could make your car mess. Be careful and pay attention if you have to service in dealership.

Real my case, check it.

https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=623143

Just read your post. Sorry you experienced that. I can imagine how frustrating it must be. Which dealership did it happen at?

[302crossram]

I wonder if going to Caddy dealer would be any better in your case
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