Dealer ripping me off?
08-12-2009, 11:00 AM
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Dealer ripping me off?
So I took my 04 WB in a couple days ago to see if there were any recalls or any sort. The lady told me that there are a couple computer flashes that need to be done. I said fine... Made me an appointment for today. Go to sign the paper work and she says its going to be $100.00.... I figured this would be under some sort of warranty or recall or something. My car is out of warranty now. (2004, 40k miles).
Am I right to think that I should NOT be charged?
-- Cameron
Am I right to think that I should NOT be charged?
-- Cameron
08-12-2009, 11:09 AM
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So I took my 04 WB in a couple days ago to see if there were any recalls or any sort. The lady told me that there are a couple computer flashes that need to be done. I said fine... Made me an appointment for today. Go to sign the paper work and she says its going to be $100.00.... I figured this would be under some sort of warranty or recall or something. My car is out of warranty now. (2004, 40k miles).
Am I right to think that I should NOT be charged?
-- Cameron
Am I right to think that I should NOT be charged?
-- Cameron
08-12-2009, 11:16 AM
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So I took my 04 WB in a couple days ago to see if there were any recalls or any sort. The lady told me that there are a couple computer flashes that need to be done. I said fine... Made me an appointment for today. Go to sign the paper work and she says its going to be $100.00.... I figured this would be under some sort of warranty or recall or something. My car is out of warranty now. (2004, 40k miles).
Am I right to think that I should NOT be charged?
-- Cameron
Am I right to think that I should NOT be charged?
-- Cameron
Its a Mazda recall. you can call MNAO to check and see if it has been done. sounds like you never did, so yeah it's free. Don't let dealer rip you off. cuz they will go claim Mazda for the warranty/recall money too.
Not true.
Only recall that need computer reflash will be free.
if you just "want it to be up to date", then you have to pay, most likely an hour of labor.
08-12-2009, 11:18 AM
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Well she said that there are a "couple". Should I fight it or just let it go? I hope the flashes are worth it. 
08-12-2009, 11:22 AM
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So basically I just have to pay the hundred bucks. 
08-12-2009, 11:22 AM
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2004 has the most revisions. of course I mean its the first version that came out, I think the original firmware that came with 2004 was flash K, now its up to what, U or something.
08-12-2009, 11:24 AM
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08-12-2009, 11:28 AM
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Call MNAO first.
You can ask your dealership for that information too, but it sounds like the dealership you're planning to go are a bunch of vampires so I suggest you to call MNAO first THEN go to another dealer to do the recall.
One more thing, if the recall is already done, hmm well, then there is nothing to worry about, there is another flash after the recall flash, but I dunno what does it do so ... dont need to get it if you already have the MSP16.
You can ask your dealership for that information too, but it sounds like the dealership you're planning to go are a bunch of vampires so I suggest you to call MNAO first THEN go to another dealer to do the recall.
One more thing, if the recall is already done, hmm well, then there is nothing to worry about, there is another flash after the recall flash, but I dunno what does it do so ... dont need to get it if you already have the MSP16.
08-12-2009, 11:30 AM
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one time it saids my car has a recall, but its already done
oh for the OP, read this to get a better understanding
http://www.finishlineperformance.com...13-08-1925.pdf
08-12-2009, 11:32 AM
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08-12-2009, 11:53 AM
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I knew they're trying to rip you when they say "couple of flashes"
but I have a feeling they will try to pull other bullshit on you to try to get 100 bux out of you, just remember dont give them ****.
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08-12-2009, 12:09 PM
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