Stupid Honda dealer

The_Blob · 03-27-2008, 07:27 PM

Today, I brought my 2007 Honda Civic for regular servicing today oil change, tire rotation, etc and I told the service people that my right front wheel area squeaks when I drive over 70kph. They probably didn't believe me because it's such a new car but I do believe did they take a look at it. When I got the car home, I realized they greased all on my front right dashboard including speakers, vents, front right passenger door bottons and door handle in heavy white grease!!! WTF?!? The entire friggin' dashboard not just the panels, the entire friggin' dashboard. That's like saying, my front hood emits strange noises, let's grease your entire front hood with grease! Now my dashboard looks WHITE!!! I tried washing it off with water but that didn't help.....

Does anyone here know of any products that will remove grease from the dashboard which won't damage the dashboard?

Year's_End · 03-27-2008, 07:36 PM

Why don't you take it back and complain? That's what I'd do.

ChineseGuy · 03-27-2008, 07:38 PM

You never thought about complaining when you picked up the car?

The_Blob · 03-27-2008, 07:41 PM

I didn't complain because the squeaking sound was gone when I drove it home and it was when I brought it home that I discovered the greasy interior. But I believe it wasn't from them greasing my entire dashboard, vents, and side door handle/buttons that eliminated the squeaks. I won't be returning to that dealership for sure. BTW, my first and original dealership rearended my current Civic and caused over 400 dollars in damage to the bumper. I don't know why they're such retards. Oh, I paid over 250 dollars for today's service and I get a greased up interior.

The_Blob · 03-27-2008, 07:45 PM

So far, it's 2 strikes out of 2 for me for Honda dealerships.

I am thinking about trying Armor All Orange Wipes.

I don't know if it'll wipe off the nasty white grease. Has anyone here tried it?

http://www.armorall.com/products/vie...ry_index=wipes

ZuerstBMW · 03-27-2008, 07:53 PM

Sorry, about your interior. I would definitely take the car back and show them. I would have noticed it before I left, but I always look my cars up and down before I pull out of the dealerships. Toyota scratched all my 5 rims when they changed the tires out for the tire recall and they had to replace all my rims, they are just idiots.

The_Blob · 03-27-2008, 08:20 PM

The reason why I didn't notice it before I left because the interior dashboard is grey. I already spent about a hour washing the dash so most the noticeable grease is already gone. I don't think the dealer will do anything about it. They'll probably say sorry but you can just wash the rest off. What pissed me off a lot is that they even greased my dashboard speakers.

xquisit · 03-27-2008, 10:20 PM

Wow, that's pretty rude of them!

Hawkeye · 03-27-2008, 10:45 PM

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Originally Posted by cars4lyfe

The_Blob, sorry about changing the subject, but how is the civic? I was contemplating it as a dd.

Great! I sold my 02 EX Coupe about 8 months ago it was great for the 5 years I had it. My brother has an '06 Si Coupe that is flawless and my mom has an '08 Si Coupe as well. All three have survived on preventative maintenance alone.

As you can tell we have had nothing but good experiences with Civics.

To the OP, I don't care if you paid 50K or 10K for your car, the dealer should take care of anything they mess up!

musc · 03-28-2008, 12:13 AM

That's nuts. A little silicone spray in some of the crooks and crevices is ok, but it sounds like they took a big grease gun and squirted all over! I would definitely take it back and complain.

The_Blob · 03-28-2008, 12:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cars4lyfe

The_Blob, sorry about changing the subject, but how is the civic? I was contemplating it as a dd.

It's a great all around car and it's good on gas. Hey, it was awarded North American Car of the Year for 2006. I wish the ride quality was similar to the E90, but it's not a Bimmer.

The_Blob · 03-28-2008, 12:34 AM

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Originally Posted by MC Mo Murda

Wow, that's pretty rude of them!

Yeah, but it was not a bad as my first experience another Honda dealership where I purchased my current car. They ended up damaging my rear bumper when I took in my car with a safety recall - over 400 dollars of damages. I'm really fed up with the pathetic service at Honda dealerships. I am so unlucky with every service.

The_Blob · 03-28-2008, 12:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by musc

That's nuts. A little silicone spray in some of the crooks and crevices is ok, but it sounds like they took a big grease gun and squirted all over! I would definitely take it back and complain.

I think they took a grease gun or something, and squirted it on the dash and wipe it with a cloth which makes absolutely no sense. My dash is grey in colour, and now the colour is light grey with streaks all over. It makes no sense. I wouldn't want to take it back and say clean it. They'll probably f**k up something else on my car.

shiggy · 03-28-2008, 01:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The_Blob

Today, I brought my 2007 Honda Civic for regular servicing today oil change, tire rotation, etc and I told the service people that my right front wheel area squeaks when I drive over 70kph. They probably didn't believe me because it's such a new car but I do believe did they take a look at it. When I got the car home, I realized they greased all on my front right dashboard including speakers, vents, front right passenger door bottons and door handle in heavy white grease!!! WTF?!? The entire friggin' dashboard not just the panels, the entire friggin' dashboard. That's like saying, my front hood emits strange noises, let's grease your entire front hood with grease! Now my dashboard looks WHITE!!! I tried washing it off with water but that didn't help.....

Does anyone here know of any products that will remove grease from the dashboard which won't damage the dashboard?

OBI_agent · 03-28-2008, 10:44 AM

I hate Honda now....after the service I got. Repeat after me "NO MORE HONDA until or unless its a bike"

Check my sig..J/k

Davin · 04-01-2008, 09:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OBI_agent

I hate Honda now....after the service I got. Repeat after me "NO MORE HONDA until or unless its a bike"

Check my sig..J/k

03-27-2008, 07:27 PM	#1
The_Blob Second Lieutenant Drives: 2008 E92 335i Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 290 iTrader: (0)	Stupid Honda dealer Today, I brought my 2007 Honda Civic for regular servicing today oil change, tire rotation, etc and I told the service people that my right front wheel area squeaks when I drive over 70kph. They probably didn't believe me because it's such a new car but I do believe did they take a look at it. When I got the car home, I realized they greased all on my front right dashboard including speakers, vents, front right passenger door bottons and door handle in heavy white grease!!! WTF?!? The entire friggin' dashboard not just the panels, the entire friggin' dashboard. That's like saying, my front hood emits strange noises, let's grease your entire front hood with grease! Now my dashboard looks WHITE!!! I tried washing it off with water but that didn't help..... Does anyone here know of any products that will remove grease from the dashboard which won't damage the dashboard?
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03-27-2008, 07:36 PM	#2
Year's_End Cpt. Buzzkill Drives: '08 E92 335i Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: St. Pete, FL Posts: 11,788 iTrader: (0)	Why don't you take it back and complain? That's what I'd do. __________________ _.[In a love/hate relationship with...] E92 335i: Space Grey\|Coral Red\|Aluminum Trim _________VMR V710s\|M-Sport Rear Bumper & Rockers\|M3 Spoiler\|Golf-T__________Moved on to the misc. Later, brahs.

03-27-2008, 07:53 PM	#6
ZuerstBMW ¡Viva España! Drives: 12 TiAg E70 / 12 Glacier F30 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Tampa, FL. Posts: 7,294 iTrader: (67)	Sorry, about your interior. I would definitely take the car back and show them. I would have noticed it before I left, but I always look my cars up and down before I pull out of the dealerships. Toyota scratched all my 5 rims when they changed the tires out for the tire recall and they had to replace all my rims, they are just idiots. __________________ 12 X5 3.5i TiAg Cinnamon, Bamboo, Convenience Package, Sirus, Running Boards, Spare, BMW Apps MODS OEM M 333 20" Wheels W/ Extention Arches, Perform Grilles, Painted Reflectors, Xenon Fogs, 3M Bra, Side/Rear Window Shades, Black X5 Emblem, Black OEM Frame 12 F30 328i Sport Line Glacier Silver Black w/ Red Stitching, Xenons, Prem package, sirus, heated seats MODS 3M Bra( w/ Rockers), Side/Rear Window Shades, Perform Grilles & Rear Spoiler, Painted Reflectors, Red Line mats, Black OEM Frame, Xenon Fogs

03-27-2008, 10:20 PM	#8
xquisit «-·¨¯ʍ̝̊ʙ̝̊¯¨·-» Drives: [2012] 1.8L Turbo Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,122 iTrader: (0)	Wow, that's pretty rude of them! __________________

03-28-2008, 10:44 AM	#15
OBI_agent D to the X to the B! Drives: ABS,American bargain supercar Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Dubai Posts: 2,083 iTrader: (0)	I hate Honda now....after the service I got. Repeat after me "NO MORE HONDA until or unless its a bike" Check my sig..J/k __________________ 11 corvette C6

03-27-2008, 07:38 PM	#3
ChineseGuy QuickShifter Drives: Black E90 Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: North Pole Posts: 1,501 iTrader: (2)	You never thought about complaining when you picked up the car?

03-27-2008, 07:41 PM	#4
The_Blob Second Lieutenant Drives: 2008 E92 335i Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 290 iTrader: (0)	I didn't complain because the squeaking sound was gone when I drove it home and it was when I brought it home that I discovered the greasy interior. But I believe it wasn't from them greasing my entire dashboard, vents, and side door handle/buttons that eliminated the squeaks. I won't be returning to that dealership for sure. BTW, my first and original dealership rearended my current Civic and caused over 400 dollars in damage to the bumper. I don't know why they're such retards. Oh, I paid over 250 dollars for today's service and I get a greased up interior.

03-27-2008, 07:45 PM	#5
The_Blob Second Lieutenant Drives: 2008 E92 335i Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 290 iTrader: (0)	So far, it's 2 strikes out of 2 for me for Honda dealerships. I am thinking about trying Armor All Orange Wipes. I don't know if it'll wipe off the nasty white grease. Has anyone here tried it? http://www.armorall.com/products/vie...ry_index=wipes

03-27-2008, 08:20 PM	#7
The_Blob Second Lieutenant Drives: 2008 E92 335i Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 290 iTrader: (0)	The reason why I didn't notice it before I left because the interior dashboard is grey. I already spent about a hour washing the dash so most the noticeable grease is already gone. I don't think the dealer will do anything about it. They'll probably say sorry but you can just wash the rest off. What pissed me off a lot is that they even greased my dashboard speakers.

03-28-2008, 12:13 AM	#10
musc Banned Drives: numerous Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: SC Posts: 1,153 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2004 E46 M3 [0.00]	That's nuts. A little silicone spray in some of the crooks and crevices is ok, but it sounds like they took a big grease gun and squirted all over! I would definitely take it back and complain.

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