Anything to make a buck

[Airscrew]

Ok, last year I had to take my 02 Nissan Quest to the dealer for some warrenty work to replace a CV boot.  I gave them my email address during the registration, so periodically I get notices from them on sales, specials, regular maintenance stuff even though I dont use them for anything.


well you gotta give those car dealers some credit for trying,  and the sad part is most people will fall for it too...

this is just an example of what I normally get, got this today

This winter has wreaked havoc on just about every vehicle out there, including your Quest. The road has probably not been nice to the comfort and drive of it. Also, because the beginning of the year is usually the busiest, you probably haven't had time to bring it in for service. Well, next month brings Spring Break and that makes for the perfect time to bring in your Quest. That is why we'd like to invite you down now to take advantage of our Pothole Service Special!*

Pothole Service Special
Tire Rotation
Tire Alignment
Balance Tires
Check Pressure
ONLY $109.99!!

what a laugh .   Tire rotation, Balance and pressure check I get for free from the tire shop I bought my tires     and I can get an alignment for $79 or less.    I wonder how many people they suck in with that one...

[Ripsnort]

They should have offered to swap out the muffler bearing too, for free!

[eskimo2]

I bet they get a lot.  So many folks think the slightest bumps will ruin their cars/trucks.  The things people slow down for baffles me.  I think that most folks have no idea how effective suspensions are.  It kills me to see pick-ups and SUVs slow down to 10mph for a single little bump or pot hole.  They’ve probably never driven on dirt roads, ever.

[Masherbrum]

Originally posted by Airscrew
Ok, last year I had to take my 02 Nissan Quest to the dealer for some warrenty work to replace a CV boot.  I gave them my email address during the registration, so periodically I get notices from them on sales, specials, regular maintenance stuff even though I dont use them for anything.


well you gotta give those car dealers some credit for trying,  and the sad part is most people will fall for it too...

this is just an example of what I normally get, got this today



what a laugh .   Tire rotation, Balance and pressure check I get for free from the tire shop I bought my tires     and I can get an alignment for $79 or less.    I wonder how many people they suck in with that one...

They "want POTHOLES"?!!!   Come on up here to Michigan.   Worst roads by far in the US.   Last year on I-75, a pot hole swallowed an entire and caused a four car accident.

[eskimo2]

Originally posted by Masherbrum
They "want POTHOLES"?!!!   Come on up here to Michigan.   Worst roads by far in the US.   Last year on I-75, a pot hole swallowed an entire and caused a four car accident.

I bet they are bad, but I bet Alaskan roads are worse.  When my mother moved to Anchorage there was only one paved road in the entire city.  Most of Alaska has bad frost heaves and potholes everywhere in the spring.  I broke a differential on a big pot hole in downtown Anchorage once.  The short summers leave little time to fix everything.  Brand new roads are often shot after only one year.

[rpm]

Mash, you'll get no arguement from me. I used to go to Detroit 4-5 times a year. NOBODY has worse roads than Michigan.

[Masherbrum]

Originally posted by eskimo2
I bet they are bad, but I bet Alaskan roads are worse.  When my mother moved to Anchorage there was only one paved road in the entire city.  Most of Alaska has bad frost heaves and potholes everywhere in the spring.  I broke a differential on a big pot hole in downtown Anchorage once.  The short summers leave little time to fix everything.  Brand new roads are often shot after only one year.

  I only laugh because our roads suck.   I empathize with other's in the same boat.   I laugh at folks here with 20-22" wheels.

[Airscrew]

Originally posted by rpm
Mash, you'll get no arguement from me. I used to go to Detroit 4-5 times a year. NOBODY has worse roads than Michigan.

Not even Louisianna?  I've never been to Michigan, but Louisianna roads are so bad that if you're asleep in the car and cross stateline from Texas to Louisianna, you will know it

[dmf]

Only $109? Jesus who is stupid enough to pay that much?

[Masherbrum]

Originally posted by dmf
Only $109? Jesus who is stupid enough to pay that much?

Probably 75% of the United States.

[rpm]

Originally posted by Airscrew
Not even Louisianna?  I've never been to Michigan, but Louisianna roads are so bad that if you're asleep in the car and cross stateline from Texas to Louisianna, you will know it

Yep, even worse than Louisiana. Michigan has a stupid weight limit law. Trucks can gross 164,000 pounds if they have enough axles.

[DREDIOCK]

What I wanna know is
What does tire rotation have to do with potholes?

[Airscrew]

Originally posted by DREDIOCK
What I wanna know is
What does tire rotation have to do with potholes?

added value for your buck,  hey will also check your windshield washer fluid too

[dmf]

Originally posted by Masherbrum
Probably 75% of the United States.

Your kidding me right?

[eskimo2]

http://www.etrucker.com/apps/news/article.asp?id=29443

"Overdrive’s Highway Report Card"

They are looking at a lot more than pot holes and bumps, but here you go:

WORST ROADS
1. Arkansas
2. Louisiana
3. Michigan
4. Pennsylvania
5. Illinois

BEST ROADS
1. Texas
2. Florida
3. Tennessee
4. Georgia
5. Nebraska

LEAST AVAILABLE OVERNIGHT PARKING
1. New Jersey
2. California
3. Virginia
4. New York
5. Illinois

MOST AVAILABLE OVERNIGHT PARKING
1. Texas
2. Pennsylvania
3. Indiana
4. Kentucky
5. Florida

WORST REST STOPS
1. Texas
2. New Jersey
3. California
4. Ohio
5. Arkansas

BEST REST STOPS
1. Florida
2. Georgia
3. Texas
4. Indiana
5. Ohio

WORST TRUCK STOPS
1. New Jersey
2. California
3. Massachusetts
4. New York
5. Texas

BEST TRUCK STOPS
1. Texas
2. Iowa
3. Georgia
4. Ohio
5. Pennsylvania

WORST FOUR-WHEELERS
1. California
2. New York
3. Illinois
4. New Jersey
5. Florida

BEST FOUR-WHEELERS
1. Texas
2. Tennessee
3. California
4. Montana
5. Wyoming

TOUGHEST ON TRUCK INSPECTIONS
1. California
2. Ohio
3. Tennessee
4. Connecticut
5. Pennsylvania

WEAKEST ON TRUCK INSPECTIONS
1. Alabama
2. Texas
3. Oklahoma
4. Wyoming
5. Illinois


Of course most folks don’t even consider Alaska in these types of things, some don’t even know it’s a state.