Oil Changes for life???

[4RnrGurl]

When I bought my 2011 as a used vehicle a few weeks ago, I was also included in what is called "Jones for Life". This means my 4Runner will get free oil changes for the life of the vehicle. I've always changed my own oil, and done my own maintenance. I have always been paranoid about letting someone else do it (i.e. dealer/shop/etc.). I had a bad experience with a name brand shop about ten years ago, and vowed never to let someone else change my oil or do basic maintenance unless I was in a bind. So included in the free oil change is.... they come pick up your vehicle within a 50 mile radius, they leave you a loaner car, they change the oil, and wash your vehicle (note: it's an auto wash- not touch free). Then they return it to you, and pick up the loaner.

I'm torn. I like the idea of NEVER EVER having to pay for an oil change again... but... I don't like the idea of someone driving my runner for an extended period of time (I work about 30 minutes from the dealer), someone washing my vehicle (it's black so will show every scratch) not to my specifications, and who knows what they are REALLY doing to it. I am picky (I know strange for a chick), I have used synthetic Mobil 1 for the last 10 years or so, and I hand wash my vehicles or use a touch-free carwash only.

I just don't know..... Thoughts???

 

[R.A.]

I hear ya. I'm the same way. I won't let the dealer wash my vehicle anymore. I prefer to change my own oil. Too many problems with people who don't care about my vehicle and treat it poorly. I've had rounded drain plugs, oil over the engine compartment, poorly washed vehicles that left scratches, etc.

The peace of mind I get of doing my own maintenance / cleaning vehicle is just what it is. No money or convenience can convince me to let them do it for free.

Had a real scary experience ONCE where the dealership forgot to torque my wheel nuts. Everytime since then I always retorque my wheelnuts whenever someone has to remove my wheels. That was 25 years ago. Lucky there was not an accident because of that error.

It's called peace of mind. Do what feels right to you.

 

[fourwd1]

Maybe they will give you the oil and filter free, and you can change it yourself

 

[Lineman]

Free or not. No one washes my cars or changes my Oil or my Wife's Oil :tongue:

 

[LTDSC]

i used to care about who touched my vehicle service wise. I still care but im not wanting to get under it and change it myself so i let my Toyota dealership do it. Doesnt hurt i worked there for three years prior so thats probably most of it.