ginger123snaps Posted September 14, 2006 Posted September 14, 2006 My first lexus, I have always had routine car work done at Walmart and other places like Jiffy Lube and Midas. Is is necessary to have the dealership do the 30000 mile service? Does anyone else get services for their rx 330 from anywhere else? Sorry, I drive a lexus....but I'm cheap!!
lenore Posted September 14, 2006 Posted September 14, 2006 I have heard and experienced horror stories about walmart auto service, too save money though go to a Toyota or Toyota based service mechanic, You will get the same service a lot cheaper. I am sure the 30k is just Oil, filter, tire rotation, and check brakes. However since it is a 2004 you might consider a radiator drain and fill. check your owners book for the specific service required and keep all receipts, (very important for warranty work).
SW03ES Posted September 15, 2006 Posted September 15, 2006 Haven't done much reading here have you? Don't be rude. Anyways, I wouldn't use the Walmart center either. I'd do some looking around and find a competent independent mechanic who regularly services Japanese cars and use them. You'll get the savings of not taking it to Lexus, but you'll know the service was done properly. The 30k is pretty extensive, included replacing the transmission fluid, the cabin filter, the air filter. Anybody can do it though. I wouldn't let Walmart, Jiffy Lube, or anyplace like that service any car I wanted to keep for a long time, let alone a $45,000 one.
COZ Posted September 15, 2006 Posted September 15, 2006 You're right, that was rude. I was grumpy after a long day a work. I apologize.
lenore Posted September 15, 2006 Posted September 15, 2006 must have been a bad week for everyone, I noticed the posts tonight are full of grumpy old men. Maybe tomorrow will be better for everyone. Everyone smile, tomorrow is Friday. :)
Rx330driver Posted September 15, 2006 Posted September 15, 2006 lol everyone needs to take a breather. now where are my blood pressure pills... p.s. love the name ginger snaps
SW03ES Posted September 15, 2006 Posted September 15, 2006 You're right, that was rude. I was grumpy after a long day a work. I apologize. must have been a bad week for everyone, I noticed the posts tonight are full of grumpy old men. Maybe tomorrow will be better for everyone. Everyone smile, tomorrow is Friday. :) Its rainy and cold here, maybe thats it LOL
Rx330driver Posted September 15, 2006 Posted September 15, 2006 my cousin, who drives a honda took her car to a walmart once to get the car "tuned" up, once only because she goes to a personal mechanic friend every time, he was just out of town that month. Anyways, the machanic told my friend the next time she was there, that somebody carved "nice a$$" on a container in her engine... just a little story. SHe went back to yell tho, lol
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