eskanday

I am planing to get the new C7, I have been asking myself this question. Where will I service it? I have currently a Pontiac Solstice GXP and I stopped going to GM dealers couple years ago. They do not know how to fix their cars, i tried many dealers and they are all the same. They always caused problem with the car even with something simple like changing a thermostat or caused a damage to the car.
I am not sure, GM dealers are trained and equipped to deal with a 60-70K car.
what is your plan?
Thanks
Alex

VAmikeC7

I plan on doing all oil changes/fluid changes, etc all myself. Anything major, like software related, mechanical problem(s) far beyond my capability, I will take it to the dealer only once I have confirmed there is a tech who is experienced and has a solid understanding of the workings of the C7.

pops_vette

My dealer is going to do mine. At least the first two years. I believe it is supposed to come with that service,....right?

eskanday

the concern is the quality of the dealer and do we trust them with this car?

Glen e

You can't generalize, there are good dealers and bad dealers. Find one with experience and interview the service manager. I did that and have chosen a chain dealer: AutoNation Ft Lauderdale. My car will not see the dealer unless I need warranty work. I'll do the rest.

feuerstarta

I will just have to find someone I trust. I know I wont trust my local dealer as in the past the service center dropped my camaro off the lift once.

Snakiller

Purifoy in Ft. Lupton, CO, has serviced all my Vettes the past 10 years or so. They do a great job and I wouldn't go anywhere else.

7LitreC5

I'll be doing all of the routine maintenance myself.

awstngray

I don't care if maintenance is covered, no way the same guys servicing the Chevy Sparks are touching my car! I'll be doing the routine stuff myself as well. Just like I have on every car I've owned. It will be even more rewarding with this one!

OnPoint

I've got a local dealer with an outstanding service department and vette techs. If I need any work, they'll do it. They've been great to work with.

Jay_Davis

Yes, there are good dealer service departments out there. If you give a location people might be able to point you in a good direction.

eskanday

Thanks, I'm in Baltimore, Maryland area. I'm willing to drive 30-45 miles for a good dealer

Xfactors

Now is this necessary. I think the Chevy Spark is a nice car.

JudgeNjury

My gm world class tech is excellent. Join a local corvette show....and ask around. You'll get good insight which dealer techs to use.

Just like anything else....there are the great, the good and not so good in their respective fields.

USAF

I look into the service bay.
How many Vette's are there?
One? Nope not bringing my car in.
5 or more with a couple up on lifts? You have my business.
What's your allocation for new Vette's? 5? 19? 100?
If you're only getting a few I'll pass on your service department

USAF

USAF

RichieRichZ06

Selling a lot does not mean they service a lot. We are a small dealer (31 employees and 9 of them are techs), however we service a large number of Corvettes. On average, we service 50-60 Corvettes per month and only sold 13 new Corvettes last year. There are larger dealers in a 150 mile radius that sell 200-300 per year and service less because their reputation for working on them is not good. Any dealer can sell a lot of Corvettes, but maintaining a good service record is the hard part.

We have 2 dedicated Corvette techs that typically will have their stalls full of Corvettes day in and day out.

I would recommend talking to a local dealer and meeting the employees there before judging a book by its cover.

Glenmcp

My local dealer has serviced my Vettes without any problems.

USAF

That was my point on checking the service bay.

USAF

Duke/Earl

Same here. '02, '05 & '07. They go to the dealer even after warranty expires. Same for the '14.

jsc7vette

A cross section of members of your local Corvette club(s) are an excellent source as to which dealer has a top notch service department. I plan on having mine serviced by my dealer at least while under warranty.