Which dealership should I get my car serviced at? (Los Angeles Area)

Typicalcarguy · 03-02-2024, 02:53 PM

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.

lcd550 · 03-03-2024, 01:09 AM

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.

Buddy Shagmore · 03-03-2024, 01:17 AM

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.

2SS Capt · 03-03-2024, 01:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Typicalcarguy

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.

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...

Typicalcarguy · 03-03-2024, 02:49 AM

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Originally Posted by lcd550

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.

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?

Typicalcarguy · 03-03-2024, 03:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Buddy Shagmore

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.

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.

Typicalcarguy · 03-03-2024, 03:12 AM

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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...

I am able to do basic maintenance myself. I wanted to have this service done at the dealer for documentation purposes in case I need any warranty work done in the future. It also doesn't hurt to know of reputable dealers in the area.

alexTop · 03-03-2024, 01:57 PM

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...

CYN_CRVR · 03-03-2024, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Buddy Shagmore

The dealer is going to put the lowest level technician on oil changes.

Bingo. Why I never use dealers for routine maintenance. Dealers are for warranty work and specialized repairs.

LateBrakeU2 · 03-03-2024, 08:48 PM

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.

haggler · 03-04-2024, 09:39 AM

I ordered my car at Rydell but do my own maintenance. If I need warranty I might go back there. Following.

Typicalcarguy · 03-05-2024, 01:42 AM

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Originally Posted by LateBrakeU2

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.

Man, I love the 5th gen z/28's. Such a sweet car. And thanks for the dealer suggestion!

GMP · 03-05-2024, 06:18 AM

You couldn't pay me to bring my car to Rydell Northridge. Bunch of total Hacks.

lcd550 · 03-05-2024, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Typicalcarguy

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?

PM sent!

03-02-2024, 02:53 PM	#1
Typicalcarguy Drives: Camaro SS 1LE Join Date: Sep 2023 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 62	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, 01:57 PM	#8
alexTop Drives: 2023 1LT Convertible Join Date: Jan 2024 Location: Garland, TX Posts: 31	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... __________________ 2023 1LT Convertible (my weekend baby) Friends don't let friends pay MSRP on their Chevys 2025 Silverado 1500 RST

03-04-2024, 09:39 AM	#11
haggler Drives: '23 2SS RSblue 6MT, sold '19 ND2 Join Date: Dec 2021 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 278	I ordered my car at Rydell but do my own maintenance. If I need warranty I might go back there. Following. __________________ '23 2SS, 6 speed, NPP, Copper-free brakes, 56V Carbon Flash Rims, Riverside Blue 1LE sway bars EOS front splitter 5-6-22:1100, 7-19-22: 3000, 8-3-22: TPW 8/15/22, 10-4-22: ETA 10/13/2022 10-15-22 6000

03-03-2024, 01:09 AM	#2
lcd550 Drives: '17 2LT/RS 2.0T M6 50th Anniv Vert Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: SoCal Posts: 310	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, 01:17 AM	#3
Buddy Shagmore Drives: '23 LT1 & '24 GMC Canyon Elevation Join Date: Feb 2023 Location: Hellafornia Posts: 66	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.

03-03-2024, 08:48 PM	#10
LateBrakeU2 Drives: 15 RH Z/28, 23LT1VOM Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: So Cal Posts: 842	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.

03-05-2024, 06:18 AM	#13
GMP Drives: 2022 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 M6 Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 6	You couldn't pay me to bring my car to Rydell Northridge. Bunch of total Hacks.

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