Do you usually wait when your car is getting serviced at the dealership/ garage?

Question

They told me it would be fast but I'm still waiting 😭

StevieNix · Accepted Answer

The last time I had that done, a young, gung-ho salesman tried to sell me a $60,000 truck. I told him I was very happy with my little car. He asked If I would at least go for a ride in it. I told him that would be awesome, and just drop me off at breakfast joint up the road. Best Denver omelette I ever had.

electromagnetic · Accepted Answer

The company I go to usually drives me to where I need to go if service is longer than 2 hrs. I never wait. If it's less, I typically grab a coffee a few shops down.

Iron_Man · Accepted Answer

Yes of course unless it’s a six hour job then I go to Panera to get a sandwich but anyway I don’t recommend going to mechanic alone as a woman because they are not very good people. They like to rip off women I’ve heard this so many times and from this old Swedish lady

BCA6010 · Accepted Answer

I used to, but ever since COVID pretty much everything became either an all day or overnight ordeal. Fortunately I haven't had to deal with my car for anything other than repairs from someone ramming me (which took almost 3 months to sort out).

fivetoes · Answer

The reason why I wait at times is that car dealerships, gas station and garage repair shops take advantage of us women thinking that they are able to get away with lying to majority of women that they replaced the broken part or took care of the problem. I asked to see the old part that they replaced, funny how they thought I wouldn't know the difference. Before computers were put into our vehicle's years ago, I would help my older brother work on my parent's cars. So, I knew enough to question the service station mechanics and dealerships. I often knew what was wrong with my cars, so I would go in knowing what the heck I was talking about. I started taking my car to family friend's repair shop, knowing full well they would do what needed to be done. Sure, I had to wait on occasion at least I knew they wouldn't lie to me.

AviatorTom · Answer

I used to drop the car off early in the morning, on my way to work, a co-worker picked me up and the dropped me off in the afternoon to pick the car up. Since working from home during the pandemic, I now usually wait for the car.

jshm2 · Answer

This is why you always ask what the wait time is and what the service time is.

If I leave one of my cars for a service or something, then I will get someone to pick me up in one of the others, rather than wait.

NathanDavis · Answer

they always say that... lol that's why I just leave it and come back way later, I get them to friends' though

Anonymous · Answer

Usually, I'd wait. I used watch nearby so I can learn a bit. But nowadays, shops have gotten strict about watching the mechanics work on my vehicles, making it difficult for me to view what's being done. Since, their waiting areas are usually dirty, I'd rather leave and return later on.

DCooper · Answer

I usually take care of my own repairs and maintenance. But when I do take one of the cars to the shop, I just drop it off and go home and grab another one.

jennifer_bloom · Answer

My dad once had to wait over 2 days for his car to be fixed and his insurance gave him a temporary car to borrow.

ChrisMaster69 · Answer

They pick it up from work and then service, MOT and return back to my work, the pick up and drop off is free

Daniela1982 · Answer

Depends on what it is in there for and how long it will take. I'm not waiting around for 8 hours, that's for sure.

bolverk · Answer

I only take my car my local Garage when its a major job, head gasket & timing belt or Clutch replacement, so I leave and pick up later. Minor jobs like oil change, oil & air filters, CV joints and boots I do myself.

Sparkie460 · Answer

Before I got a mobile mechanic I used to wait for my vehicles to be serviced. Now the mechanic comes to me. I can be swimming in my pool or working at a customer's house while my vehicle is being worked on.

HighValue · Answer

I wait there. I usually time it so the Price is Right will be on TV in the waiting room. Or I bring my Nintendo Switch. :)

Ευδεμονια · Answer

I usually leave, since it’s not a question of 10 minutes but usually take 2-3 hours.

erandal · Answer

Leave it. Unless it is something simple like a MOT test or new tyre.

sheikalana · Answer

If they say it's pretty fast I'd rather wait but if it takes a few hours or half a day I go somewhere else and go back once it's ready.

Sour-rose · Answer

They usually got frappes or other hot beverages with wifi. So it's pretty good at mine :3

TommyMountainFigure · Answer

It depends on how busy they are.. My garage will tell me if it's going to be more than 2 or 3 hours.

Pudsmucker · Answer

I prefer to wait for my car. Unless it is getting something major done. I also checked the oil before I start the engine if the car is in for an oil change.

RebeccaBITex2000 · Answer

I always wait. They have a nice seating area and have a cafe, so it helps. Sometimes I work while I am there as well

boobliker · Answer

always done them my self never trusted a dealership my cars

Staximus · Answer

Since 1997 I have only taken my car to the mechanic once and I should have just done it myself

Andres77 · Answer

Just in case there's an issue and they need to contact me before they can progress to the next step.

TallAnon · Answer

I mean, they have your car, can't really get far 😂

Redstang88 · Answer

No, anything quick enough to wait around for I just do myself

driven159 · Answer

I have to wait I have no choice one time I had to wait hours before it was done so took a bus to the beach

Likes2drive · Answer

Usually since I can’t go anywhere, I might go for a walk if it’s nice out

Anonymous · Answer

Depends what's getting serviced. Usually theirs a line of cars at my local garage so I usually do it by appt. So, no.

bigpauly · Answer

I wait. Usually it isn’t bad but I do remember sitting around for 4 hours once for an oil change lol

lpoots · Answer

never take the car to a dealership as they are over priced

Delia1979 · Answer

Depends on how long. Most like I go with my boyfriend get something to eat.

exitseven · Answer

I wait. I like to keep an eye on them.

spartan55 · Answer

You believed them? 😂😂😂😂 Foolish mistake.

Fireguy17 · Answer

Unless it is a major repair.

dustybiker · Answer

Experience has taught me to leave.

20yearsolder · Answer

Depending on what's getting done typically I wait

NotJim3 · Answer

They're all crooks. I service my vehicle myself.

jengeorge26 · Answer

I t depends on how long it takes

Anonymous · Answer

Show them your tits to get them to hurry.

garykingg · Answer

Nobody touches my baby but me

lofii · Answer

I go to the McDonald's next door a get me a meal

Blacksheep1313 · Answer

Never use the overpriced stealerships mechanics

Guy13 · Answer

You must be pretty…

Part2603 · Answer

Bitch, read a book.

Wise4myage · Answer

Yes, I would wait.

Fuentes · Answer

I wait

peedy · Answer

I do my own

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