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VEESIKS · 10-05-2014, 09:08 AM

Hello everyone just moved here from San Diego recently and I had a great dealer out there for my warranty work. Looking for a good mod friendly dealer near Fredericksburg willing to travel reasonable distance if need be (hour or so) thanks in advance!

Beescuz · 10-05-2014, 03:16 PM

Don't go to Radley not friendly at all with Mods.

VEESIKS · 11-05-2014, 07:00 AM

Anyone have experience with a dealer locally that doesn't freak out over bolt ons?

VEESIKS · 11-05-2014, 07:06 AM

Anyone have experience with a dealer locally that doesn't freak out over bolt ons?

1sick_eg · 11-05-2014, 08:23 AM

I don't know of any and I'm from fredericksburg and recently moved to leesburg. koons in tysons wanted to void my warranty over a cold air intake.

Edit: stationed at Quantico?

CTSVBiggie · 11-05-2014, 09:01 AM

Country Chevy in Warrenton is where I bought my car. They all seemed like good peoples.

Z/28Dan · 11-05-2014, 10:55 AM

I've heard Lindsay in Woodbridge is good, with regards to mods. I haven't personally tested that yet though.

I second the Radley sentiment.

mikescamaro12 · 11-05-2014, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by 1sick_eg

I don't know of any and I'm from fredericksburg and recently moved to leesburg. koons in tysons wanted to void my warranty over a cold air intake.

Edit: stationed at Quantico?

can I ask what you did ? am about to install my CAI and look for info incase the dealer decides to say that , i have seen that as long as the mod does not cause damage to the engine they have no ground to stand upon.

1sick_eg · 11-08-2014, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by mikescamaro12

can I ask what you did ? am about to install my CAI and look for info incase the dealer decides to say that , i have seen that as long as the mod does not cause damage to the engine they have no ground to stand upon.

I didn't do anything because they never touched my car. I brought my battery in because it died after not being started for a week. They refused to replace the battery without having the car there. I refused to have my new 1le towed 30 miles because they wouldn't replace it. I ended up charging it for a day and it's working okay now. I'm still worried so I start it every few days. I have yet to test for any parasitic loss. Anyway, while I was there I asked the service writer about simple mods like a cold air intake. He was an ass about it, clearly having no knowledge whatsoever, and told me they wouldn't cover anything mechanical if something broke.

Legally, they don't have any choice but to fix it, unless it was the actual cause. The problem is that you now have a headache to deal with. Coming from someone who use to work at a dealership as a mechanic, I don't understand why some service managers/mechanics act this way. I mean, I do($$$ / flat rate can suck), but why you would be dishonest/immoral and screw a customer out of work that should be warrantied is beyond me.

VEESIKS · 01-22-2015, 04:03 PM

Just to give everyone a heads up my car is currently at Lindsay Chevrolet in Woodbridge, good group so far down there and no hassle with the mods. I've been working with Louisa with no issues so far.

Baggerjack · 01-22-2015, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by CTSVBiggie

Country Chevy in Warrenton is where I bought my car. They all seemed like good peoples.

I can second Country Chevy in Warrenton. I purchased my 1LE from them and have made a couple of mods to it and they haven't said anything.

VEESIKS · 01-22-2015, 07:23 PM

I spoke with Country and though they were on point with what I look for in a dealer they recommended I try Lindsay (closer to me and more convenient) so far no issues from them

10-05-2014, 09:08 AM	#1
VEESIKS formerly 2011Camaro Drives: 2011 Camaro LS IBM M6 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Fredericksburg, VA Posts: 816	Dealer recommendations? Hello everyone just moved here from San Diego recently and I had a great dealer out there for my warranty work. Looking for a good mod friendly dealer near Fredericksburg willing to travel reasonable distance if need be (hour or so) thanks in advance! __________________ Born on the Island and raised in the sand. Semper Fidelis

11-05-2014, 07:00 AM	#3
VEESIKS formerly 2011Camaro Drives: 2011 Camaro LS IBM M6 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Fredericksburg, VA Posts: 816	Anyone have experience with a dealer locally that doesn't freak out over bolt ons? __________________ Born on the Island and raised in the sand. Semper Fidelis

11-05-2014, 07:06 AM	#4
VEESIKS formerly 2011Camaro Drives: 2011 Camaro LS IBM M6 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Fredericksburg, VA Posts: 816	Anyone have experience with a dealer locally that doesn't freak out over bolt ons? __________________ Born on the Island and raised in the sand. Semper Fidelis

11-05-2014, 09:01 AM	#6
CTSVBiggie Drives: 2013 1LE Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: maryland Posts: 796	Country Chevy in Warrenton is where I bought my car. They all seemed like good peoples. __________________ >>>>>>>>>>>MUST READ DISCLAIMER<<<<<<<<<<<< 2013 Crystal Red Tint Coat - 2SS RS 1LE

11-05-2014, 10:55 AM	#7
Z/28Dan Drives: 2013 HWSE Indy Festial #26 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Fredericksburg, VA Posts: 2,670 View My Garage	I've heard Lindsay in Woodbridge is good, with regards to mods. I haven't personally tested that yet though. I second the Radley sentiment. __________________ There are only so many days in your lifetime. So get out and drive your Camaro... Dan

10-05-2014, 03:16 PM	#2
Beescuz Drives: 2021 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Fredericksburg, Virginia Posts: 409 View My Garage	Don't go to Radley not friendly at all with Mods.

11-05-2014, 08:23 AM	#5
1sick_eg Drives: 14 Camaro 1LE,328i, and some Hondas Join Date: May 2014 Location: Virginia Posts: 799	I don't know of any and I'm from fredericksburg and recently moved to leesburg. koons in tysons wanted to void my warranty over a cold air intake. Edit: stationed at Quantico?

01-22-2015, 04:03 PM	#10
VEESIKS formerly 2011Camaro Drives: 2011 Camaro LS IBM M6 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Fredericksburg, VA Posts: 816	Just to give everyone a heads up my car is currently at Lindsay Chevrolet in Woodbridge, good group so far down there and no hassle with the mods. I've been working with Louisa with no issues so far. __________________ Born on the Island and raised in the sand. Semper Fidelis

01-22-2015, 07:23 PM	#12
VEESIKS formerly 2011Camaro Drives: 2011 Camaro LS IBM M6 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Fredericksburg, VA Posts: 816	I spoke with Country and though they were on point with what I look for in a dealer they recommended I try Lindsay (closer to me and more convenient) so far no issues from them __________________ Born on the Island and raised in the sand. Semper Fidelis