Chrysler recall postcard in the mail- just a ploy to get people into the shop?
Posted by James on March 10, 2011 · 4 Comments
Question by Crystal Sunshine: Chrysler recall postcard in the mail- just a ploy to get people into the shop?
I received in the mail a postcard about my car having a product recall and the name of a local Chrysler shop to get the item replaced free of charge. Is this some ploy to get people into the garage so they can find other “problems” with the car or is this legit?
Hmm, true but the last thing people want to hear is a bunch of other problems with the car and it seems every time there’s a list of issues.
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Answer by Vipassana
And how would that ploy work?
They can’t force you to do anything with your car.
So it’s not like they’re getting money out of you.
And if they find things, and you decide to ignore it, and it causes problems later….then they can just say “told you so…”
Edit: That’s funny, because when I take my cars in for repairs, I don’t get a list of issues. Because I take care of my car, and make sure there’s nothing that it could need.
What you can always do is take the car to a second mechanic, and if they give you the same list of things…..they’re not trying to get money out of you, they’re trying to get you to maintain your vehicle better.
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It’s possible….. Does it actually say a manufacturers recall ?? Does it mention your car correctly ?? If you’re leary, go in and ask, don’t sign anything, and get a written estimate on the work. Get an estimate even if they say it’s free… That way they can’t change their minds later. Now, I will also say that I’ve not heard of a scam like that, but, why take a chance ??
We got one too, for the wiper blade engine on our dodge ram pick up. It’s legit, and good customer service. If you don’t get it fixed, you might be sorry, and they won’t go around checking anything else unless you pay them to. Even if they did you would have to agree to them servicing anything else.
I am sure this is legit, but I have to ask a question, if you have other problems with your car wouldn’t you want to have them fixed, most shops tell you whats wrong because that’s there job, you are the type of person that if you came into my shop today for an oil change and I noticed your tie rods loose and I didn’t tell you because well you dont want to hear and you left and the tie rod end broke and you lost your steering you would sue me and ask why I didn’t tell you. I have a piece of advise, dont go to a repair shop drive that car till it falls apart int he middle of the street and then trade it in and buy a new one.
call ur chrysler dealer closest and schedule an appointment for the car. Even if its little its a good idea to have it done.