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I just got an email from Mazda and they are offering educators a complimentary oil change, vehicle cleaning and inspection.¹ And not just on Mazda vehicles—most makes and models are eligible. Check with your local dealer to confirm participation details
Educators Service Appreciation Program provides a complimentary oil change, car wash with interior cleaning and vehicle inspection. Eligible customers are all active educators in eligible U.S. educational facilities. Limit one (1) offer redemption per customer during program period. Offer is not transferable. No cash value. A copy of current driver's license and a copy of documentation that clearly reflects proof of occupation within 12 months of the service date is required. Examples include ID card with person's name and name of education facility, pay stub or ID badge. Program period is 7 /6/2021 – 9 /30/2021. Contact participating Mazda Dealer for complete details.
Eligible Vehicles: All educators' vehicles receiving an oil change, car wash with interior cleaning and vehicle inspection during the program period are eligible except for the following vehicles which are not eligible: exotic vehicles, classic car vehicles, off-road vehicles, and vehicles with greater than 8-quart engine oil capacity or any other vehicles with special manufacturer requirements or that require specialized tools or training.
Eligible Customers include: Active teachers, professors, teaching assistants, teaching aids, administrators, coaches, school support staff (e.g., custodial staff, bus drivers, office staff, etc.) within 12 months of the service date. Eligible Educational Facilities include: Public, private, or parochial pre-school, elementary, middle or high school, academy, charter school, prep school, boarding school, college (e.g., career, community, junior, technical), university, post-graduate studies (e.g., master's, doctorate, law, medical, veterinary degrees, etc.)
https://www.mazdausa.com/educator...0026218284
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The only negative was they wouldn't include a tire rotation and wanted to charge $25!
Too many people in the US don't want to invest in the next generation for the same reason they don't want universal health care. They live for today, f' tomorrow, and f' everyone else.
The other just doesn't offer it.
We have a couple cars that still get complimentary oil changes. The dealer (Honda) is booked a good 2 months out, even for really simple stuff. I asked them what was going on and they said basically they are short "a dozen" people to do simple services. Also people getting back to commuting more = higher demand that exacerbates the issue.
Too many people in the US don't want to invest in the next generation for the same reason they don't want universal health care. They live for today, f' tomorrow, and f' everyone else.
Well, I think there really should be a couple levels.
First level is really basic stuff that is frankly DIY - oil, filter changes, maybe brake pad changes, etc. Doesn't require much thought, really, easy to train. Second level is more diagnostician-level stuff, or items that require longer periods of time or more complicated disassembly.
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My favorite though was the CPO bumper to bumper inspection at BMW. After getting it home I discovered that the rear seat heaters didn't work. Apparently the thorough inspection didn't include pressing buttons to see if the light came on. While playing with the button something caught my eye. Oh look, the entire underside of the rear seat was covered in food and wrappers. I mean completely covered on every inch of the underside. It was disgusting. Apparently that's not part of the check either nor is it part of the detailing process.
What value do you put on 1-3 hours of your day, anyway? Just consider it before you do this.
DIY or a reliable quickie lube is almost a always much better, quicker and cheaper.
What value do you put on 1-3 hours of your day, anyway? Just consider it before you do this.
DIY or a reliable quickie lube is almost a always much better, quicker and cheaper.
The dealer I bought my car from gives free oil (but not labor) for life just to keep customers in touch but they so far (30k miles) haven't tried to sell me a single thing.
I usually change my own oil but during the winter I'll have them change it and it cost the same as doing it myself so I really like it.
I had a Camry for 10 years and only ever changed the oil, tires, and battery.
I'm sure there are good mechanics in this country but you generally won't find them just changing oil.
Coolant, brake fluid, tranny fluid, gear oil, etc do not last forever.
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