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Steve_Cebu


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Dealer Servicing vs Independant Servicing- Which is best?
Original Message   Oct 26, 2010 8:32 pm
I just had my Toro serviced by the local dealer who charges like their oild was made out of solid gold. Grand total was $164.95 which included them picking it up and bringing it back. The service itself was a special and $99.95.

The thing is that seems like a lot of dosh for a $2 spark plug and a couple of quarts of oil.

So I'm thinging ahead for next year. How can I find an indepenant guy who is reliable to service the Toro? Where should I look and How can I find out if they are any good? Or should I stick with the dealer?

I really don't want to pay stupid money for what little work they did.

Any ideas?

Thanks

"If you have more miles on your snow blower than your car, you live in New England."  "If you can drive 75 mph through 2 feet of snow during a raging blizzard without flinching, you live in New England."
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Steve_Cebu


Joined: Dec 17, 2009
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Re: Dealer Servicing vs Independant Servicing- Which is best?
Reply #12   Oct 27, 2010 6:49 pm
snowmachine wrote:
Do any of your vehicles support the installation of a Class I hitch? Some of the really small trailers are only like 300lbs and many cars are rated to tow 1000lbs.

Some boards, tie down straps and a wiring harness to connect to your vehicle and you would be set.

Maybe something like this?

http://www.harborfreight.com/870-lb-capacity-40-inch-x-49-inch-heavy-duty-utility-trailer-with-8-inch-wheels-and-tires-42708.html


Good idea, I actually had thought of that. I drive a Honda Fit and the dealer was very clear that if I towed anything it would void my warranty. The car just isn't rated to tow anything. It's not very powerful. But it's almost big enough to put a snowblower in it.

Funny thing is I did Tow things with my Miata at least my tires and equipment when I used to Auto-X it.

"If you have more miles on your snow blower than your car, you live in New England."  "If you can drive 75 mph through 2 feet of snow during a raging blizzard without flinching, you live in New England."
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