Anonymous
Post 11/16/2023 15:55     Subject: Spending a day at the dealership getting my car repaired?
If I know that my car is going to take a few hours, I rent a car for the day. By the time you Uber home and back to the dealership, the price of a car rental for the day is close to the Uber price, but you've had the benefit of still having the use of a vehicle.
Anonymous
Post 11/15/2023 16:47     Subject: Spending a day at the dealership getting my car repaired?
Unless you live hours away, just drop it off and then pick it up before they close. Why torment yourself?
Anonymous
Post 11/15/2023 16:46     Subject: Spending a day at the dealership getting my car repaired?
There is no one hour in/out. If you take it in, at least 3 hours (if something very simple) to whole day or longer if something complicated
Anonymous
Post 11/15/2023 16:44     Subject: Spending a day at the dealership getting my car repaired?
Mine prioritize those who are waiting to get done first.
Anonymous
Post 11/15/2023 16:42     Subject: Spending a day at the dealership getting my car repaired?
Drop it the night before. Pick it up after work the following day.
Anonymous
Post 11/15/2023 16:27     Subject: Spending a day at the dealership getting my car repaired?
It seems like all of the dealerships are understaffed since COVID. My last appt took EIGHT hours. Your car will likely take 3+ hours. Definitely Uber
Anonymous
Post 11/15/2023 15:51     Subject: Spending a day at the dealership getting my car repaired?
I always get a loaner car, but I pre-paid for that when I bought a "buyer protection plan" for like $500 when I bought the vehicle four years ago.

TBH, it has paid for itself. I always get a $75 off coupon and then I get a loaner car for free. I feel like it incentivizes them to get the work done ASAP.
Anonymous
Post 11/15/2023 15:48     Subject: Spending a day at the dealership getting my car repaired?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I’d Uber, but they don’t know if it’ll be an hour or five hours until they look at it, but feel like it’ll only take an hour, but they don’t know how long it’ll be until they can look at it, even though I have an appointment. 🙄 I think I might just stay put.

Anyone ever done this? I’d do work/work calls, but I’m afraid it’ll be loud in the waiting area. There’s nothing nearby, not even a place for coffee. Should I just grin and bear it?


Is this a real question? Is this not something most adults have to plan for at least once a year, if not more often? Dealerships have whole waiting rooms outfitted with beverages and snacks entirely for this purpose. Sometimes they have employees who can give you a lift within X miles. Sometimes a loaner car. Me, I trade favors with neighbors and we give each other rides to/from the service place. When I've taken a car in when I was working in an office, a co-worker was the ride giver.

Anyone ever done this? All of us have. All the time.


+1

OP, just Uber, there is no reason to bother anyone for a ride in 2023. Also, how old are you? You seem kind of helpless.
Anonymous
Post 11/15/2023 15:47     Subject: Spending a day at the dealership getting my car repaired?
I have done it. two or three times! bring computer and chargers for that and phone. it's a great place to get stuff done without my usual distractions of cooking/cleaning/etc

I've have gotten entire writing projects done!
Anonymous
Post 11/15/2023 15:45     Subject: Spending a day at the dealership getting my car repaired?
Anonymous wrote:I’d Uber, but they don’t know if it’ll be an hour or five hours until they look at it, but feel like it’ll only take an hour, but they don’t know how long it’ll be until they can look at it, even though I have an appointment. 🙄 I think I might just stay put.

Anyone ever done this? I’d do work/work calls, but I’m afraid it’ll be loud in the waiting area. There’s nothing nearby, not even a place for coffee. Should I just grin and bear it?


Is this a real question? Is this not something most adults have to plan for at least once a year, if not more often? Dealerships have whole waiting rooms outfitted with beverages and snacks entirely for this purpose. Sometimes they have employees who can give you a lift within X miles. Sometimes a loaner car. Me, I trade favors with neighbors and we give each other rides to/from the service place. When I've taken a car in when I was working in an office, a co-worker was the ride giver.

Anyone ever done this? All of us have. All the time.
Anonymous
Post 11/15/2023 15:36     Subject: Spending a day at the dealership getting my car repaired?
I'd Uber home. Why bother waiting. It's not going to take an hour. It always takes longer than expected. I've started to drop my car off the night before and Uber home in the evening. Then they can get started on it first thing in the morning. Usually by 9:30 they call me with a ballpark time for pickup.
Anonymous
Post 11/15/2023 15:36     Subject: Spending a day at the dealership getting my car repaired?
How far is home? That's the only part we need to know to give you our full opinion
Anonymous
Post 11/15/2023 15:35     Subject: Spending a day at the dealership getting my car repaired?
Anonymous wrote:You can’t win. If you Uber home, your car will be ready right away. If you try to work, it will be loud as all heck and it’ll take all day. I’d drop the car off first thing, Uber home, and plan on grabbing it before they close at 5 or whatever. See if they can give you a loaner.


That's what I would do.
Anonymous
Post 11/15/2023 15:33     Subject: Spending a day at the dealership getting my car repaired?
You can’t win. If you Uber home, your car will be ready right away. If you try to work, it will be loud as all heck and it’ll take all day. I’d drop the car off first thing, Uber home, and plan on grabbing it before they close at 5 or whatever. See if they can give you a loaner.
Anonymous
Post 11/15/2023 15:31     Subject: Spending a day at the dealership getting my car repaired?
I’d Uber, but they don’t know if it’ll be an hour or five hours until they look at it, but feel like it’ll only take an hour, but they don’t know how long it’ll be until they can look at it, even though I have an appointment. 🙄 I think I might just stay put.

Anyone ever done this? I’d do work/work calls, but I’m afraid it’ll be loud in the waiting area. There’s nothing nearby, not even a place for coffee. Should I just grin and bear it?