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How much do you tip the Service Advisor?

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  1. mpgFanatic

    mpgFanatic New Member

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    I'm thinking that 20% is about right, unless it's only a free oil change, then I will kick in an additional 10%.

    B)
     
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  2. Charles Suitt

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    :eek: :D :D :D :D

    P.T. Barnum said it MANY years back: "...There's one born every minute." If you don't get the drift of my response, then you need to Google P.T.Barnum for further information.
     
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    You have to be kidding!

    How much did you tip the salesman who sold you the car?
     
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Charles Suitt @ May 11 2007, 07:56 AM) [snapback]439820[/snapback]</div>
    Tip the service advisor? You have to be kidding! He draws a salary to do his job and signed on for that salary-no more unless the dealership gives him a payraise. If on the other hand he was paid as a waiter or waitress tips are expected as part of the salary but not the service writer. I've never heard of tipping a service advisor and I've owned many new automobiles.
     
    #4 John6012, May 11, 2007
  5. mpgFanatic

    mpgFanatic New Member

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(seasalsa @ May 11 2007, 08:58 AM) [snapback]439822[/snapback]</div>
    I wasn't sure of the proper protocol, so I just gave him $100. I was concerned because he said "they were losing money on the deal" and I was afraid he wouldn't get his commission.
     
    #5 mpgFanatic, May 11, 2007
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(mpgFanatic @ May 11 2007, 08:50 AM) [snapback]439813[/snapback]</div>
    How about tipping the parts guy? Wouldn't that only be fair too?
     
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(John6012 @ May 11 2007, 09:00 AM) [snapback]439824[/snapback]</div>
    My dealer has valet parking and has "no tipping" sign on the valet booth. I might have thought about tipping the valet if not for this sign, but I would have never considered tipping a service writer.
     
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  8. mpgFanatic

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Metro @ May 11 2007, 09:07 AM) [snapback]439833[/snapback]</div>
    NOW I AM EMBARRASSED. I didn't even think of that.
     
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    TIPS for service advisor? Terrible idea.

    I'll give a good strong hand shake. :)
     
    #9 chinalfr2, May 11, 2007
  10. mpgFanatic

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Marlin @ May 11 2007, 09:08 AM) [snapback]439834[/snapback]</div>
    But he is the GO TO GUY in the service department. He is every bit as important as the waiter in a fine restaurant.
     
    #10 mpgFanatic, May 11, 2007
  11. chinalfr2

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(seasalsa @ May 11 2007, 08:58 AM) [snapback]439822[/snapback]</div>
    I did tip my salesman with a "Good Review". The review will allow the salesman to get enough year end bonuses. B)
     
    #11 chinalfr2, May 11, 2007
  12. Charles Suitt

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    :rolleyes: Surely this is a good-natured troll.
     
    #12 Charles Suitt, May 11, 2007
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    Wow, look at all the suckers being born! :-D
     
    #13 bgdrewsif, May 11, 2007
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    I agree in theory with Mr. White in the first scene @ Bob's Pancake House from the movie "Reservoir Dogs" on the subject of tipping. B)

    Warning: if you are unfamiliar with the movie and google the script, you <strike>may</strike> <strike>might </strike> probably will be offended at some of the language unless you are a caucasian, heterosexual hit man; which is why I'm not posting a link.

    That said, I do tip the usual suspects.
     
    #14 jimmyrose, May 11, 2007
  15. mpgFanatic

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Charles Suitt @ May 11 2007, 09:13 AM) [snapback]439843[/snapback]</div>
    Troll?! What's a troll?

    How about just having a little fun? Is that so wrong?
     
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  16. jimmyrose

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(mpgFanatic @ May 11 2007, 09:11 AM) [snapback]439839[/snapback]</div>
    No, because he's not able to put anything into your food that shouldn't be there... :lol:
     
    #16 jimmyrose, May 11, 2007
  17. mpgFanatic

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(ZenCruiser @ May 11 2007, 09:29 AM) [snapback]439854[/snapback]</div>
    True, but without him, you have to walk to the restaurant.

    There. I've convinced myself. I'm doing 30% every visit from now on!
     
    #17 mpgFanatic, May 11, 2007
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(mpgFanatic @ May 11 2007, 09:32 AM) [snapback]439857[/snapback]</div>
    The evolution for tipping service advisor begin right at this moment. :lol:
     
    #18 chinalfr2, May 11, 2007
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(chinalfr2 @ May 11 2007, 09:51 AM) [snapback]439865[/snapback]</div>
    Is this anything like tipping cows? I find if I tip the service advisor past about 30 degrees he falls over.

    - Tom
     
    #19 Tom_06, May 11, 2007
  20. Chuck.

    Chuck. Former Honda Enzyte Driver

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Charles Suitt @ May 11 2007, 08:13 AM) [snapback]439843[/snapback]</div>
    I'll give him credit for being creative...
     
    #20 Chuck., May 11, 2007
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