Tire Service at dealer what a rip

[08g35s]

So I went to my local infiniti dealer today to get my first scheduled service. Ialso told them to check the rear tires that they are leaking pretty frequently, I didnt know if it was a loose valve core or wheel speed sensor because I didn't find any nails or screws in the tires. So the guy comes out and says you have a screw in your right rear tire to replace it it will be $384. I looked at him and said are you f****** kidding me? So I say you can't patch it and he says no its too close to the sidewall so I say let me see. I am looking at my tire and its close to the sidewall but I personally thought it was patchable ( I was a tech for 3 years at a chevy dealership) and their tech is like yeah if it was an inch to the right I could. I bet if it was his tire he could patch it that p****. Anyways I said why don't you plug it and the service writer says it will pop out when you go around a turn and then I said just get it off the lift I have to go. I told him I could find the same tire onlline for 150 and he says yeah good luck trying. So I found two of the factory tires (the 18's that come with the sport package) for $260 shipped. What a joke that place is.

[SVTCOBRA]

Sounds like a bad dealership!!!I don't deal with our local infiniti, I use our local Nissan instead.Never heard that plugs would just pop out! I've been plugging my own tires for years. I know you can't track a car with plugs.It just seems like Infiniti dealers think that all of their customers are stupid.$384 to replace 1 tire and give you attitude!!!

[telcoman]

So I went to my local infiniti dealer today to get my first scheduled service. Ialso told them to check the rear tires that they are leaking pretty frequently, I didnt know if it was a loose valve core or wheel speed sensor because I didn't find any nails or screws in the tires. So the guy comes out and says you have a screw in your right rear tire to replace it it will be $384. I looked at him and said are you f****** kidding me? So I say you can't patch it and he says no its too close to the sidewall so I say let me see. I am looking at my tire and its close to the sidewall but I personally thought it was patchable ( I was a tech for 3 years at a chevy dealership) and their tech is like yeah if it was an inch to the right I could. I bet if it was his tire he could patch it that p****. Anyways I said why don't you plug it and the service writer says it will pop out when you go around a turn and then I said just get it off the lift I have to go. I told him I could find the same tire onlline for 150 and he says yeah good luck trying. So I found two of the factory tires (the 18's that come with the sport package) for $260 shipped. What a joke that place is.

08g35sWelcome to NICO

Here is my post on tires

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My dealer charged me $1280 for 4 new tires that included tax, mounting balancing, replacing one tire pressure monitor and included a discounted $20 oil change. Ignoring the $20 oil change, $1280 divided by 4 = $320 per tire.

Well tire rack quoted me $233 plus I had to pay shipping and then find someone to mount them and hope they didn't $uck up a tire pressure sensor. Since I already knew one of them was flaky since the TPS warning light had come on a few times with tire pressure normal, I decided to go with the dealer.One of the things that I learned from my father, is always take care of the service writer $$$ on your very first visit. They will always remember you and take better care of you. Most days they have to deal with obnoxious and ignorant people & that $$$ will make their day. If they put a plug in that tire & it blew out & you lost control & happend to lose control & kill someone, a lawyer that finds out is going to rake that dealer over in court for $$$$$$$. It is much cheaper to just suck up a new tire. If you can afford a $40k vehicle don't take chances.

As the wise Ben Stern said to little Howard when he was seven years old.

"Shut up, sit down, don't be stupid you moron"





Telcoman

[08g35s]

Good point but just because I bought my G for 38,000 (28,000 after trade) doesn't mean I should over pay for any type of vehicle services and/or maintenence especially since I use to be a tech. I will go to my old dealer and have them mount and balance my tires for peanuts. Just remember people who have money don't spend money! Seriously 2 tires for $260 shipped compared to $384 for one mounted and balanced, thats outrageous and insulting. Anyways I don't have to get the same tires that come with the car from the factory. The treadwear rating on those tires are horrendous. I had Nitto drag radials on my 2004 gto and those lasted for 10,000 miles these tires are only 4,000 more. Anyways ia ppreciate all thoughts and regards thanks!

[SVTCOBRA]

Good point but just because I bought my G for 38,000 (28,000 after trade) doesn't mean I should over pay for any type of vehicle services and/or maintenence especially since I use to be a tech. I will go to my old dealer and have them mount and balance my tires for peanuts. Just remember people who have money don't spend money! Seriously 2 tires for $260 shipped compared to $384 for one mounted and balanced, thats outrageous and insulting. Anyways I don't have to get the same tires that come with the car from the factory. The treadwear rating on those tires are horrendous. I had Nitto drag radials on my 2004 gto and those lasted for 10,000 miles these tires are only 4,000 more. Anyways ia ppreciate all thoughts and regards thanks!

I agree. No need to OVERPAY!!!!

I recently put Yoko Avids on my wife's G. Had my local Nissan dealer MATCH Discount Tire's price & do an alignment for $50.$710 out the door including the alignment!!!

See if your Nissan dealer will match prices....ask them if they have any coupon books.

Some Infiniti dealers rape their customers!

[08g35s]

Thats a good price I will have to look into that!