TATE Service...
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From: Augusta, GA
Originally Posted by BGBADWLF
That is awesome!! Glad to hear things went smoothe with Tate this time. The glove box organizer, is that the semi-felt fuzzy feeling shelf that splits in 3 at the bottom and 2 at the top? Combien $? Also, do you know if Tate or other dealerships carry the shelf that goes below the steering wheel?
-Paul!
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From: Everett, WA
I've got some Tate service scheduled, and I'm already pessimistic. My AC is out, and it's been damned hot and muggy... Makes me moody.
Turns out Tate didn't mount the bottom of my Aero Kit front bumper properly, and now there is a crack under the driving lights. I'm going to give them an earful when I take it in on the 7th.
Turns out Tate didn't mount the bottom of my Aero Kit front bumper properly, and now there is a crack under the driving lights. I'm going to give them an earful when I take it in on the 7th.
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From: Delivering MINI motorists
Ok, so like a scared parent on their kids first day of school, Soulfire is going in for service tomorrow...I am nervous, but excited. We are getting the A/C fixed, like Will, having problems with it, no air out of the front vents. Getting the clutch fixed, and getting NEW SHOES!!! YIPPIE!!!! Getting high-heels!!
18s baby! We are putting the new JCWs on. Can't wait. Keeping the old S-lites for snow tires, but we will be puttin out in STYLE...
18s baby! We are putting the new JCWs on. Can't wait. Keeping the old S-lites for snow tires, but we will be puttin out in STYLE...
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From: Fredericksburg, Va
I need to make an appointment as well for something they screwed up at delivery....not looking FWD to it.
The other issue I have with the windshield washer jet leaking...I will be taking it down to Crown MINI. It leaked, stained my vinyl, so the sprayer has to be repaired, vinyl and clearbra removed and replaced. I afraid that if I had Tate do that as well I would end up with vinyl on the roof, clearbra'd boot, and a leaky sprayer!
The other issue I have with the windshield washer jet leaking...I will be taking it down to Crown MINI. It leaked, stained my vinyl, so the sprayer has to be repaired, vinyl and clearbra removed and replaced. I afraid that if I had Tate do that as well I would end up with vinyl on the roof, clearbra'd boot, and a leaky sprayer!
Originally Posted by MiniNurse
Ok, so like a scared parent on their kids first day of school, Soulfire is going in for service tomorrow...I am nervous, but excited. We are getting the A/C fixed, like Will, having problems with it, no air out of the front vents. Getting the clutch fixed, and getting NEW SHOES!!! YIPPIE!!!! Getting high-heels!! 18s baby! We are putting the new JCWs on. Can't wait. Keeping the old S-lites for snow tires, but we will be puttin out in STYLE...
18s baby! We are putting the new JCWs on. Can't wait. Keeping the old S-lites for snow tires, but we will be puttin out in STYLE...
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From: Delivering MINI motorists
Originally Posted by Edge
LOL... we'll have to have a JCW wheel show... they aren't really all that common, you know.
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From: Delivering MINI motorists
Must Say, I am very pleased with our experience at Tate! They took very good care of SoulFire and treated my baby with respect! And here are a couple of pictures of SF's new shoes!! To be seen in person at Mark's!
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Originally Posted by Wagnbat
I saw Soulfire friday night when I picked up the Batmini...
Another strike for Tate tho... They fixed the AC, and it's already broken and spewed out all the coolant again.
Another strike for Tate tho... They fixed the AC, and it's already broken and spewed out all the coolant again.
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From: Northern Virginia, USA
MiniNurse I like your new wheels!!
Very cool wheels.
I sure hope Tate Mini is good to my car, I have to take her in soon to get the window looked at. Nothing major just a little slow.
So they will give me a loaner car with no problem?? I will def need one since i live in Sterling but i am boycotting a CERTAIN dealership 5 minutes from my house!!!
Man I am not going to be able to sleep knowing my Mini is in MD and so far away.....
I sure hope Tate Mini is good to my car, I have to take her in soon to get the window looked at. Nothing major just a little slow.
So they will give me a loaner car with no problem?? I will def need one since i live in Sterling but i am boycotting a CERTAIN dealership 5 minutes from my house!!!
Man I am not going to be able to sleep knowing my Mini is in MD and so far away.....
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From: Everett, WA
Originally Posted by mdsbrain
The only way I got around that is I got my car brought in on a tow truck
Originally Posted by mmatarella
Even to fix a repair they botched?
Originally Posted by Wagnbat
Well, you're always welcome to leave your car at the dealer, and they'll get it it whenever they do... But no garanteed loaner or rental then.
Apparently not. If Towson was closer I'd consider it... Unless they're open on Saturdays, eh?
Apparently not. If Towson was closer I'd consider it... Unless they're open on Saturdays, eh?
BTW, who said you'd have to wait 2 weeks, anyways?
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From: Everett, WA
Originally Posted by ApexinM3
BTW, who said you'd have to wait 2 weeks, anyways?
... does it clog the toilet 
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From: MD
Thankyou JCWMiniS
We had a problem with Soulfire's driver door lock and Tate was able to get me in. I did however call them the Sat before and they were able to fix it. I am sticking with Tate and try to get Sam as your tech, he knows what he is doing and has a good attitude.