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P.S. Never have tipped him.
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Tipping for doing your job? Nah...
I had been offered tips or appreciation when I worked and always turned it down. Professing appreciation for the thought. But when pushed told the person a letter to my boss or corporate on my behalf about their satisfaction was worth more than Gold! And a few actually did just that. Jobs that work for tips, different story... But the entire tipping culture here in the U.S. is out of control so I've been a bit resistant to it lately. I'm not tipping a worker at the bakery counter, or likewise. Do your job, when the register shows what tip % you want to give when ringing up, I select ZERO! And I'm not apologetic about it either. Is what it is... |
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The choice is limited. There was a reason why I chose to buy the car from another dealer and had the car serviced/repaired there since even though they are much farther. But the last time they diverted me from themselves by trying to dig even deeper into my personal data, creating a serious scam vulnerability, than these do, referring to a law they hadn't read and hoped I hadn't either. To me (I read many reviews) these are criminals, those are rednecks and the others (I visited some briefly when choosing where to order the car) aren't more attractive. They used to call the next day but they couldn't reach me (only once, perhaps) as I don't use the phone even when I have plenty to say. Lately they turned to sending survey links from the local BMW representative and they push my review to the service. |
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04-04-2024, 04:27 PM | #50 | |
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Yeah, that's a great deal, it costs me nearly that much to do it myself, and I buy oil when the price is right. My issue with all dealers is that they aren't particular enough for me. I find something they did wrong almost every time. And with this car in particular my dealer is 135 miles away. |
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I've never once even remotely considered tipping anyone at my dealership. Not even close. In fact there have been many times where I'd like to deduct some money from their pay.
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I tip my barber.
and At Christmastime, I tip the guy who cleans out my sceptic tank, because that literally is a shitty job.
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04-06-2024, 06:03 PM | #54 |
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I have taken care of several service advisors over the years when they show they care. My dad was way ahead of his time in the 80s giving them tickets for free loaners before it became common at us dealers
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04-08-2024, 05:22 AM | #55 |
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I would. I find that if you take care of those that take care of you,you are better taken care of. I’m not saying that only tippers should be treated well,but sometimes you need that extra mile provided by a history of taking care of those that take care of you. Mighty redundant,sorry 🤣
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This tipping discussion reminds me of the famous quote from George Orwell’s Animal Farm.
“All animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others.” I am not saying it is right or wrong but I definitely see a return on my small investment. It might not be important to some of you but little things like getting a really nice loaner car without making an appointment way in advance, having a repair that should be “out of pocket” covered, etc. are important to me. You can argue that this shouldn’t happen and all customers should be treated the same but in reality it does and I like being one of those “more equal” people. |
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Had the M8 for 6 days a few months back when there was an issue w the wifeys convertible top and a part needed to be sent from Germany. My SA handed me the keys and said "have fun!"
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Hmm. I find that having a personal relation ship with the service advisor is all that is needed. He knows who I am and he thinks my car looks and sounds great.
BMW Seattle is a little different with Service Advisors working 3 12 hour shifts. So I make sure I signup online one a day he works and signup as his client. So far I have only seen him at work about once a year. BMWCCA and BMW Seattle cosponser a Cars and Coffee about twice a year. My advisor does show up for those events and I make sure we say hello.
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04-08-2024, 10:53 PM | #59 |
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Your dealer has much nicer loaners than mine does. I don't usually take them because I have them pick up my car and I have a second car, but if I'm given them, it's often something along the lines of a 340, or an X2 or occasionally even Volvo.
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