You are viewing the older version of this Weblog. I have left this version available for those of you who do not have Javascript enabled in your web browser.

If you have Javascript enabled and would like to view the lastest version of this Weblog, please go here.
« Mac's back! | Main |   » Minor site changes...…

August 11, 2004

Informatio: ,

Passing the time...

I don’t know when the last time was that I wrote a Blog entry just for the sake of writing…Maybe never? In any case, I am sitting at a computer in the waiting room of Baron Volkswagen (known to others as Baron BMW or Baron Mini and who knows what else). It’s a favorite hangout of my friend Todd for reasons that all of his friends know. It used to be a fun hangout for me every once in a while too. Lately, though, the service seems to have deteriorated somewhat. It used to be that whenever I brought my car in for service, they would be very open to loaning me a “service car” for the day (this is a comperable car to your own that you can drive while they have your car in the shop). The last two times, this options has not been available to me — when I ask, they even look at me like I’m crazy to even think that they’d let me borrow a car. Another thing that displeases mea little is their organization here. A year ago they just seemed to be a little more…together. They would remember me, they would be very cordial, etc. Now, it’s more like walking into a quick lube shop or something — I mean, I need some personal attention here, folks!

They do still have doughnuts and coffee. They do still wash and vacuum my car with each service. Of course, I am sitting at a computer that seems to be hooked up to a T1 line and there is a leather couch behind me that I could use if I so choose… I guess it could be worse.

But, for now, I’ll just wait here patiently.

Posted at 07:48 am

Trackback:

Trackback Link:

Please enable javascript to generate a trackback url

Comments (3):
The MINI service folks used to give out loaner cars too, but now if your service appointment is estimated at less than a couple of hours, they suggest waiting or getting a ride from someone.


I still managed to wrangle a loaner MINI from the service mgr. at my last visit, but that’s because they treat me like an employee around there.


Besides, free coffee, donuts, soda, bottled water, internet access and a comfy leather couch – what more could you ask for?

todd () (URL) - August 11, 2004 at 4:11 pm

Yeah, I mean, I can’t complain too much. :-)

timsamoff () (URL) - August 11, 2004 at 5:14 pm

Just start yelling, Tim. You’ll get that loaner car.

Dennisthemenace () - August 11, 2004 at 5:36 pm

  
Remember personal info?

Emoticons / Textile

I have implemented this measure for any Entry over 30 days old in order to alleviate automated spam.
 

  (Register your username / Log in)

Notify:
Hide email:

Small print: All html tags except <b> and <i> will be removed from your comment. You can make links by just typing the url or mail-address.