Friday Fails- The Dealership

Charlie Frederic • March 7, 2025

Friday Fails- The Dealership

This Friday Fail is brought to you by The Dealership.

We hear it all the time, the dealership is the best place to take your car for repair. Well here I will show you that that is not true. The customer bought the car new, had the free oil changes and service package that they sell or give you and was faithful to the dealership. When the package expired it came to us. Our first visit with this customer and this car was not what we would have expected.

Picture one is a coolant leak, not a new but an old leak that was still active. Picture 2 is an oil leak, same story still active, and picture 3 is a stripe oil drain plug. NONE of this was brought to the customer's attention. Why? I don't know can only guess as to why, so I will.

1) The guys doing the job are not skilled enough to know that this is a problem.

2) The guys doing the job did not have the skill to repair the problem.

3) The guys doing the job did not want to do the repair since it would have been a warranty job and they don’t pay well.

Any of these 3 are the only reasons that the customer would not know about the problems. So the next time you bring your car to The Dealership ask yourself, Are they trained, Do they know, and Do they care? At Automotive Blessing we are all 3 rolled into one. You may not like what we say but you will at least get told and can make your own decision on how you want to have your vehicle repaired.

How Automotive Blessings Gives You Peace of Mind

At Automotive Blessings, we’re proud to be a Technet-certified repair shop. This means:

Nationwide warranty coverage for repairs—no matter where you travel.
Experienced technicians who diagnose and fix problems right the first time.
Affordable pricing without sacrificing quality.

Don’t settle for less. Whether you’re dealing with an overheating car, a broken water pump, or other repairs, trust Automotive Blessings for reliable service backed by a warranty you can count on.

Do you need a trusted repair shop for your new vehicle or need a second opinion, contact us today!
We’ll get you back on the road with confidence.

📍 840 Shallowford Rd
📞770-790-3080
AutomotiveBlessings.com

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