01-31-2006, 03:02 AM
NefCanuck,Jan 30 2006, 04:11 PM Wrote:Update:
Brought the car in this morning to Erinwood, the SA didn't seem surprised that the "Check Fuel Cap" light was on or the lack of pressure when I tried taking the cap off and on several times and driving around between attempts, so they're looking at it now.
But here's the kick to the head:
Even if it is only the fuel cap, the dealership has none in stock! I'm like: WTH? Not even one cap? How are they gonna test it? Swipe a gas cap from an '05 on the lot? :blink:
I have to wonder, this is the second time that the dealer hasn't had the parts in stock to do the repairs. Is it common practice at dealerships now not to stock anything other than consumables? I realize that it would get pretty hairy storage wise to store every possible part, but I mean all we're talking about is a gas cap here, now they'll spend $10 in gas to pick one up, either from another local Ford dealer or the distro warehouse in Brampton :rolleyes:
NefCanuck
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My gf works at a Midas and they only stock exhust parts and a few tires. Anything else they need they call a supplier and have it there in under an hour. Dealerships sorta work the same way. They'll buy parts from other local dealers or have it shipped next day. It only makes sense to do it this way since most dealers don't have a warehouse for supplies, just enough room for the common consumables.
Crappy tire has fuel caps in stock though :)
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MBRP................ check
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VF mounts
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MBRP................ check
SCT Xcal2 ........ check
VF mounts
Adj. Dampers ... check
Meford's Mom.... sale pending