Miata Mailing List: October 1993, Message #41
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   From: suskind@isdev1.melpar.esys.com (Barry A. Suskind)
Subject: Re: Service in Balt/DC area
   Date: Tue, 5 Oct 1993 12:23:55 -0400

[Chris Smolinski ] Writes:
> 
> My 93 Miata will be coming due for it's 7,500 mile check-up soon, and I'd
> like some suggestions on where to go for service in the Baltimore/DC area.
> 
> I bought the car at Koons, in Westminster. I've heard generally good
> things about their Toyota service, but nothing about their Mazda service
> center. Other possibilities include Heritage Mazda (close to where I live)
> and Congressional Mazda (close to where I work). Suggestions? Places to
> stay away from?
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Chris
> 
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I would beware of Rosenthal in Tysons Corner. They have a nasty habit of
trying to sell you all kinds of service you do not need. They once told me
they would not honor my warranty unless I got their 15,000 mile service. 
According to the book, it's an oil change with a few filter and fluid checks.
They wanted to do a 4 wheel alignment, tire rotation, break test and inspection,
minor tune up, oil change. All of this would cost $375. I called Mazda. They
said they did not like dealerships that try to "over service" a car and would
speak to them about it. However, if you can get them to do JUST what you want, 
they do a pretty good job.  If you have body work, stay away from Congressional
Mazda, they did a poor job on my car and I had to return several times to get
it corrected. For service I have no info.

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