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frontpage Posted by fomenter23 • Sep 14, 2021

Educators: Complimentary Oil Change at Participating Mazda Dealers (ID Req.)

through 9/30/2021

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Participating Mazda Dealers offer Complimentary Oil Change, Vehicle Cleaning and Inspection for Educators on most makes/models of cars when you follow the instructions below to schedule service.
  • Note: Documentation that clearly reflects proof of occupation within 12 months of the service date required. Examples include ID card with person's name and name of education facility, pay stub or ID badge
Thanks to community member fomenter23 for finding this deal.

Deal Instructions:
  1. Go to Mazda Educator's Appreciation Program
  2. Scroll down and click 'Schedule a Service'
  3. Enter Zip Code for Local Dealerships
  4. Click on a Dealership
  5. Enter Make / Year / Model / Mileage (approximate)
  6. Click Next
  7. Choose: Essential Car Care Program - Educator's Free Oil Change, car wash and interior cleaning and vehicle inspection (participating dealers)
  8. Schedule your appointment
  9. Enter your contact information
  10. Book the Service
  11. Be sure to bring documentation that clearly reflects proof of occupation within 12 months of the service date

Editor's Notes

Written by megakimcheelove | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • Promotion valid through 9/30/2021
    • Excludes: 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.)

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Written by fomenter23
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Participating Mazda Dealers offer Complimentary Oil Change, Vehicle Cleaning and Inspection for Educators on most makes/models of cars when you follow the instructions below to schedule service.
  • Note: Documentation that clearly reflects proof of occupation within 12 months of the service date required. Examples include ID card with person's name and name of education facility, pay stub or ID badge
Thanks to community member fomenter23 for finding this deal.

Deal Instructions:
  1. Go to Mazda Educator's Appreciation Program
  2. Scroll down and click 'Schedule a Service'
  3. Enter Zip Code for Local Dealerships
  4. Click on a Dealership
  5. Enter Make / Year / Model / Mileage (approximate)
  6. Click Next
  7. Choose: Essential Car Care Program - Educator's Free Oil Change, car wash and interior cleaning and vehicle inspection (participating dealers)
  8. Schedule your appointment
  9. Enter your contact information
  10. Book the Service
  11. Be sure to bring documentation that clearly reflects proof of occupation within 12 months of the service date

Editor's Notes

Written by megakimcheelove | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • Promotion valid through 9/30/2021
    • Excludes: 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.)

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Written by fomenter23

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Mazda is one of the most underrated brands in the market!
LOL, people attempt to make a word plural by adding 's. It's Mazdas.
I personally don't like to go to the dealers unless it's covered under warranty or it's something that requires specialized equipment.

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Sep 17, 2021
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sweetdeal1029
Sep 17, 2021
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Quote from foxfai :
That's what you think or maybe you got lucky.

Last time I bought my car to the Mazda dealer to looked at an issue. They took an hour to bring the car and look at and said they fixed the minor rattling (I've already went down to look at a loose clamp) and told me I also need new brakes and quote me $900 for a pair (not all 4).

I went back home and the rattling still not fixed. Bought my own pads and replaced it for 1/10 of the price. Then fix the rattling with some wires.

Not going back again.
Dealer and company are not the same. Dealers are scum of the earth
Sep 17, 2021
581 Posts
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Sep 17, 2021
iceman157
Sep 17, 2021
581 Posts
I'm going to rant here a little bit but it's a little disappointing how everybody wants to thank educators or healthcare workers but you never hear anybody thanking engineers. I appreciate the work educators and healthcare workers do but engineers design and build bridges, cars, electronics, fighter jets, ships, etc. They build the medical devices that help healthcare workers. They build the online tools and iPads and PCs that educators use. Why do we not see any sort of "thanks" given to engineers?

p.s. before somebody jumps in and says "engineers are paid more"...let's not forget that nurses and doctors are paid equal or more than engineers. Deans of colleges and professors (a.k.a educators) also make more than engineers.
Last edited by iceman157 September 17, 2021 at 12:40 PM.
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Sep 17, 2021
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ebolaboi
Sep 17, 2021
3,554 Posts
Quote from acousticage :
Two dealers in my area. One lets you choose the "Essential car care" option as a service but is booked literally to the end of the year.

The other just doesn't offer it.
Hahaahahhaha!!!! Cause the dealers are always perfect.
Sep 17, 2021
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ebolaboi
Sep 17, 2021
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Quote from iceman157 :
I'm going to rant here a little bit but it's a little disappointing how everybody wants to thank educators or healthcare workers but you never hear anybody thanking engineers. I appreciate the work educators and healthcare workers do but engineers design and build bridges, cars, electronics, fighter jets, ships, etc. They build the medical devices that help healthcare workers. They build the online tools and iPads and PCs that educators use. Why do we not see any sort of "thanks" given to engineers?

p.s. before somebody jumps in and says "engineers are paid more"...let's not forget that nurses and doctors are paid equal or more than engineers. Deans of colleges and professors (a.k.a educators) also make more than engineers.
Relax, engineer.
Sep 17, 2021
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jamessicat25
Sep 17, 2021
668 Posts
Gonna try taking my 2019 Lamborghini Huracan and my wife's 2020 Lamborghini Urus after we come back from our vacation in Bahamas tomorrow. Thanks
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iceman157
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Quote from ebolaboi :
Relax, engineer.
Thanks for a very thoughtful reply..
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Sep 17, 2021
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nhatanh181
Sep 17, 2021
484 Posts
Quote from MadPup :
Learn to change your own oil and don't let anyone else with a wrench within 10 feet of it.
Make oil changes easy by buying a car with easy access to the oil filter (such as at the top of the engine) and make changes super easy by replacing the drain plug with a fumoto valve.
Avoid having to use a jack and stands by using Rhino Ramps.
Change your oil regularly, use good quality oil and filters, and dump used oil at your local auto store.
Even if this is the only regular maintenance you ever do for your car you'll be well ahead in the game.
Other maintenance can be done on a needs basis and if you have a good car (Japanese preferably) needs should not be great.

I had a Camry for 10 years and only ever changed the oil, tires, and battery.
I had some run-ins with bad garages in the early days but I caught the issues quickly and learned my lesson.
First hand I have seen drain plugs that were loose and fell out after the oil change.
I have seen drain plugs where the head was wrung off them because they were overtightened.
I've had splash shields hanging off and broken and I've had the air filter housing left open after an oil change.
During an oil change I had on guy try to convince me I needed a transmission flush on my Camry with 20K miles because he said he didn't like the smell of the fluid.
I could go on...
I'm sure there are good mechanics in this country but you generally won't find them just changing oil.
Agree. All it takes is 1 time. Been using walmart oil change for years. One day they forgot to pour new oil in. Synthetic saved the engine but now I change my own oil.

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NihonNoir
Sep 17, 2021
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I've had nothing but good experience with my Mazda dealer. It really depends on who your service manager is. Ours has a younger guy and he is super cool and very knowledgeable, a Mazda fan like myself. I'm constantly bringing my 2013 hatch in with "fix this, check that" and I always get it back with "everything looks good, cleaned the MAF", never any repairs unless they're needed (none yet so far at140k). And always gives a discount and helps me buy my own parts for maintenance for half the price to avoid their crazy upcharges. If you find a good service manager, hold on to that guy for dear life. They're a rarity.
Sep 17, 2021
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nhatanh181
Sep 17, 2021
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Quote from jamessicat25 :
Gonna try taking my 2019 Lamborghini Huracan and my wife's 2020 Lamborghini Urus after we come back from our vacation in Bahamas tomorrow. Thanks
Why get wife a Lamborghini? A Mec-Benz would be more convincing.
Sep 17, 2021
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Sep 17, 2021
bluestreak76
Sep 17, 2021
84 Posts
Quote from Frontierboy :
Lol people drive Mazda's. Lol
One of the best cars on the market. I have a cx-5 made in Japan. Solid vehicle.
Sep 17, 2021
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JD420
Sep 17, 2021
999 Posts
Quote from foxfai :
That's what you think or maybe you got lucky.

Last time I bought my car to the Mazda dealer to looked at an issue. They took an hour to bring the car and look at and said they fixed the minor rattling (I've already went down to look at a loose clamp) and told me I also need new brakes and quote me $900 for a pair (not all 4).

I went back home and the rattling still not fixed. Bought my own pads and replaced it for 1/10 of the price. Then fix the rattling with some wires.

Not going back again.
I've had a bad experiences also. I went in for an oil change and got my car back with a check engine and oil light on. Almost 4 weeks later they repaired the car. A week after I realize they didn't put the oil access panel back on the car. You get Lackluster service at their dealerships. Mazda isn't as small as they are for no reason. I won't be back to another one. I rather change my own oil or go to another local shop I trust.
Last edited by JD420 September 17, 2021 at 01:17 PM.