Dealer accessories: trunk mat, tint, Simoniz?? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Teddydog · 09-16-2009, 05:32 PM

I talked to my dealership's "accessory guy" today about getting the rubber trunk mat and window tint added to my car before I pick it up.

The price on the matt is fine at $104 (list price $120, GMPartsdirect $91 plus shipping).

The tint price I was quoted was a little high at $269 for their professional installer. Assuming this is a lifetime warranty, high quality tint (I need to call back and get details), is this OK? A few bucks extra for the convenience of having it done and waiting for me is worth it. I've seen guys saying they got theirs for $125 or $175, but honestly I've never locally found anyone that cheap. For having it done at pickup, this seems like an OK deal to me. Oh...35% for the back 5 windows (max legal for WA).

"While I have you one the phone, let me give you one other item to think about..." He suggested their Simoniz System5 interior/exterior protection system for $400. My first thought is, "yeah, right". But I don't know...7 year warranty added to the paint and interior carpet and leather. After all the problems I've read about with thin paint and bubbles/chips, maybe it is useful? Does it REALLY stick with the car for 7 years? I know no other WAX product does! Do any of our Camaro5 "super dealers" think this is actaully worthwile and not just a profit center for the dealer?

Thanks all!

Rob

PQ · 09-16-2009, 05:46 PM

Tinting price sounds fine.

The Simoniz I'd skip. Good luck getting that warranty to hold up. Your factory warranty is fine for the paint. This stuff isn't magic. It won't stop the 'Wear and Tear' stuff, and the warranty won't cover it either. It's a sham. The stuff may be good stuff, but the warranty is a joke at best.

Scrappy Doo · 09-16-2009, 05:48 PM

$269 for 5 windows tinted is not a bad price. As for the simoniz, I don't think it's worth it. What exactly do the warranty for 7 years, and how long do you plan on keeping the car?

TooCool5 · 09-16-2009, 05:53 PM

X2
My dealer tried to push that $495 paint sealant and interior chemicals.
Harassed me for over an Hr till I walked out!
Its a once a yr paint sealant, they give you a new bottle every yr for you to apply.
Could get that at Walmart for $5.99!

ORANGE U NV · 09-16-2009, 06:04 PM

All good advice!! The tint should be a lifetime warranty for that $ and the paint sealant is a big scam. It's a insurance policy that you are paying a huge premium on...like the rim and tire protection for 5 yrs for like $800.00. (wear,tear and accidents not covered....really, that about takes care of all problems)

AZ2SSRS · 09-16-2009, 08:08 PM

Never buy a paint sealant from a dealer. You can wax the car yourself and save a ton of $$. Try Zaino.

adk46r · 09-16-2009, 08:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AZ2SSRS

Never buy a paint sealant from a dealer. You can wax the car yourself and save a ton of $$. Try Zaino.

RoyalKev · 09-16-2009, 08:17 PM

Damn I got my tint for $150 maybe theres not alot of tint guys in your area, theres tint guys at every corner In my area

JohnInSoCal · 09-16-2009, 08:18 PM

be very leery of tire protection as well, the exceptions and exclusions are like 10 pages long. I would never buy a tire warranty again, bought one once from goodyear and they would not honor it and I didn't want to wast time with a law suit. Look, they are trying to make money on these scams, they are not "deals" for you.

tbyrne · 09-16-2009, 11:03 PM

Just say no to the Simoniz. It seems like every dealer pushes something like that. Kind of goes along with vehicle extended warranties...

HeavyD · 09-16-2009, 11:13 PM

Doesn't anyone get window tint done for free as part of the deal anymore? I know this is the Camaro, but other vehicles we have boughten we talked the dealer into throwing tint in.

Teddydog · 09-17-2009, 12:28 AM

Thanks everyone. I was pretty sure the Simoniz was carp, but wanted to be sure it wasn't worth it just for the warranty.

I know you can pay less for tinting, but I'm afraid that a cheap job is a CHEAP job. Locally, I have found it hard to get real feedback or references for tinters.

Rob

onechuck · 09-17-2009, 07:41 AM

I can promise you that the price on that tint job is marked up through the dealer so that is a little high.

myold88 · 09-17-2009, 07:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RoyalKev

Damn I got my tint for $150 maybe theres not alot of tint guys in your area, theres tint guys at every corner In my area

A family member just got her new '09 Honda windows tinted at a shop in Severna Park Md. for $100.00 just like their sign says. An excellent job for $100.00 !.

09-16-2009, 05:32 PM	#1
Teddydog Drives: 21 LT1 RS M6 in SSM Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Dupont, WA Posts: 454	Dealer accessories: trunk mat, tint, Simoniz?? I talked to my dealership's "accessory guy" today about getting the rubber trunk mat and window tint added to my car before I pick it up. The price on the matt is fine at $104 (list price $120, GMPartsdirect $91 plus shipping). The tint price I was quoted was a little high at $269 for their professional installer. Assuming this is a lifetime warranty, high quality tint (I need to call back and get details), is this OK? A few bucks extra for the convenience of having it done and waiting for me is worth it. I've seen guys saying they got theirs for $125 or $175, but honestly I've never locally found anyone that cheap. For having it done at pickup, this seems like an OK deal to me. Oh...35% for the back 5 windows (max legal for WA). "While I have you one the phone, let me give you one other item to think about..." He suggested their Simoniz System5 interior/exterior protection system for $400. My first thought is, "yeah, right". But I don't know...7 year warranty added to the paint and interior carpet and leather. After all the problems I've read about with thin paint and bubbles/chips, maybe it is useful? Does it REALLY stick with the car for 7 years? I know no other WAX product does! Do any of our Camaro5 "super dealers" think this is actaully worthwile and not just a profit center for the dealer? Thanks all! Rob

09-16-2009, 05:46 PM	#2
PQ Booooosted. Drives: 2010 Supercharged SS Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Mobile, AL Posts: 36,716 View My Garage	Tinting price sounds fine. The Simoniz I'd skip. Good luck getting that warranty to hold up. Your factory warranty is fine for the paint. This stuff isn't magic. It won't stop the 'Wear and Tear' stuff, and the warranty won't cover it either. It's a sham. The stuff may be good stuff, but the warranty is a joke at best. __________________

09-16-2009, 05:53 PM	#4
TooCool5 Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LS 3.6 LLT V6 325 HP Join Date: May 2009 Location: LS Posts: 4,242 View My Garage	X2 My dealer tried to push that $495 paint sealant and interior chemicals. Harassed me for over an Hr till I walked out! Its a once a yr paint sealant, they give you a new bottle every yr for you to apply. Could get that at Walmart for $5.99! __________________ 2010 Camaro Auto, Inferno Orange, Titanium Interior, Gearhead Wheels AIRAID CAI

09-16-2009, 06:04 PM	#5
ORANGE U NV Drives: The Wife Crazy Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: TAMPA BAY Posts: 550	All good advice!! The tint should be a lifetime warranty for that $ and the paint sealant is a big scam. It's a insurance policy that you are paying a huge premium on...like the rim and tire protection for 5 yrs for like $800.00. (wear,tear and accidents not covered....really, that about takes care of all problems) __________________ "God is great, beer is good and people are crazy" 2010 2SS IOM/IOM L99 Black Rally Stripes, Polished Wheels, Loudmouth II, Rotofab CAI, IOM Heritage Grille,Tune by Jeremy Formato (Fasterproms Tuning).

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Did you get an order # or any refernce for your pre-order?	D1BADZ	Camaro Price \| Ordering \| Tracking \| Dealers Discussions	21	05-22-2009 05:39 PM
Some Dealer Info.....	KarlChev	Camaro Price \| Ordering \| Tracking \| Dealers Discussions	82	04-23-2009 08:16 AM
Factory Striping vs. Dealer Installed	RetroDude	Cosmetics and Lighting Modification Discussions	1	04-23-2009 01:01 AM
UPCOMING CAMARO IMPORTANT DATES	CamaroScotty	5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions	125	01-11-2009 12:31 AM
FAQ's	Angrybird 12	Camaro Price \| Ordering \| Tracking \| Dealers Discussions	1	10-14-2008 03:51 PM

09-16-2009, 05:48 PM	#3
Scrappy Doo Drives: Callaway Rogue Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: W8n 4 Snow, Minnesota Posts: 4,738	$269 for 5 windows tinted is not a bad price. As for the simoniz, I don't think it's worth it. What exactly do the warranty for 7 years, and how long do you plan on keeping the car?

09-16-2009, 08:08 PM	#6
AZ2SSRS Drives: 2013 CRT ZL1 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Bellevue, WA Posts: 146	Never buy a paint sealant from a dealer. You can wax the car yourself and save a ton of $$. Try Zaino.

09-16-2009, 08:17 PM	#8
RoyalKev Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Maryland Posts: 973	Damn I got my tint for $150 maybe theres not alot of tint guys in your area, theres tint guys at every corner In my area

09-16-2009, 08:18 PM	#9
JohnInSoCal Drives: RJT L99 500HP Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 535	be very leery of tire protection as well, the exceptions and exclusions are like 10 pages long. I would never buy a tire warranty again, bought one once from goodyear and they would not honor it and I didn't want to wast time with a law suit. Look, they are trying to make money on these scams, they are not "deals" for you.

09-16-2009, 11:03 PM	#10
tbyrne Drives: 1993+1998 Z-28s - past cars Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Fall River, MA Posts: 434	Just say no to the Simoniz. It seems like every dealer pushes something like that. Kind of goes along with vehicle extended warranties...

09-16-2009, 11:13 PM	#11
HeavyD Drives: 1SSRS RY L99 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Ontario Posts: 1,329	Doesn't anyone get window tint done for free as part of the deal anymore? I know this is the Camaro, but other vehicles we have boughten we talked the dealer into throwing tint in.

09-17-2009, 12:28 AM	#12
Teddydog Drives: 21 LT1 RS M6 in SSM Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Dupont, WA Posts: 454	Thanks everyone. I was pretty sure the Simoniz was carp, but wanted to be sure it wasn't worth it just for the warranty. I know you can pay less for tinting, but I'm afraid that a cheap job is a CHEAP job. Locally, I have found it hard to get real feedback or references for tinters. Rob

09-17-2009, 07:41 AM	#13
onechuck Onechuck Drives: 2010 Camaro IBM 2SS\RS SC & Cammed Join Date: May 2009 Location: White Oak Tx Posts: 503	I can promise you that the price on that tint job is marked up through the dealer so that is a little high.