Last week, while flipping through channels on the television, I noticed an infomercial for J.D. Byrider. I don't put much stock in their company because I haven't heard anything but bad about them (i.e. their cars suck; their interest is high). I have to say if they're going to have actual customers--which I'm not sure if these were--rather than actors, they need to make sure they script what they say a little better than this. Here's what one woman said (I can't quote exactly because I don't recall everything word-for-word, but this is the gist of it):
I got a call from J.D. Byrider saying that they didn't have the car I wanted in, but they would be able to order it. Finally, I got a call from them saying they had the car I wanted, so I went over, and it was exactly what I was looking for. It was the exact color I wanted too, so I got it. Two weeks later, I had to take it in to be serviced, and I was able to pick it up the same day. I'm really pleased with the sales and service at J.D. Byrider.
Wait a minute: You had to take your car in to be serviced two weeks after purchasing it? After having said that, you're pleased with the sales and service of that company? I think if I had to take my car in two weeks after I got it, I'd be cursing the place I got it from; not praising it. If you think I'm going to purchase a car from you based on that, you're sorely mistaken.
Well, it just goes to show that you certainly get what you pay for...
*If you do nothing else today, make sure you at least read through the comments on this post. It will create a whole plethora of confusion around the globe.
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I wish there were more posting on blogs like this post. It would get the word out on all vendors of everything, provided an actual customer spoke. Maybe an invoice number could be included on a comment so the vendor could state a reply.
That said, I have no experience or relation with Byryder. I don't even know where they are. I can't even spell it.
In their defense, I will note that many cars are trying to beef up milage per gallon by switching to lighter oils and smaller ports (Honda/Ford are 5W20; your older Chevy is 10W30, diesels are 15W40,etc. Then come synthetics to really fool you. NONE of this is known by the kid changing oil at WalMart so bring along a surprised look on your face). We are getting so light in oils that soon Mazola, er, I mean water, will do the trick one day. (Mobil has 0W50 and that is a real public relations mess.) I think it is for enemas or BMW's or both depending on milage desired.
So, it is possible that a change of oil, or a check on levels to be sure they are correct, was done after a brief "break in" time by the driver. It is possible that "old" was flushed out and synthetics put in if an older car was being upgraded for the financial profit of Byryder too. Who knows.
But, here is a tip I go by.
Whoever advertises the MOST, I avoid like the plague.
Need an attorney?
See a full page ad? RUN.
Need a plumber?
See a full page ad or 3 minute tv stories? Take flight.
Same with car ads and others.
My theory is that good companies rely on satisfied customers, and satisfied customers always tell everyone how brilliant THEY were to find a reputable, quality source for whatever. This rule of thumb will lead you to an inexpensive, yet highly prized technician, painter, toilet guy, pawn shop, District Magistrate,and more.
Better yet, this system tells you who to avoid as a shark in the park!
One of the key reasons for yelling the most is to give an appearance you are a good place to go. If customers spoke, they would breathe blood after their experience.
Let's say you have an auto accident and went to the Emergency Room. Logically, you would think 'theres no fee unless I get dough' or something to that effect. Yet, an application to this cash source would yield knowledge that specialty has arisen. If you are wheelchair bound for life, parts missing, maybe a death or 2 thrown in, ...in other words, a guaranteed 40% fee for the house with zero chance of loss...come on down! , says, Monty.
But if it looks like a maybe, or huge prework to make a case, or a duke-it-out with multiple insurers before a deposit slip can be made at the bank, a somewhat cooler reception to your case may be in order. These are hypothetical cases only, maybe worse, just an opinion, but they have an uncanny knack of following my life history experience.
Hell, I can make a grocery store line come to a screeching halt by getting in line. Paper runs out; shift change; broken gallons of milf on the register; kids puking 8 feet forward. This stuff happens.
I generally apologise to anyone who gets in line behind me and warn them my line will stop. Banks, groceries, barber, anyplace.
If I offer to change lines, THAT new one stops on a dime for maybe an extra 15 minute penalty foul. I have learned to enter a line based on which clerk makes most food look like food AFTER it is bagged; combined with who heaves the food the smartest.
We have our pusher types, our fling it types, our volley babes, and our crush, spindle, fold, and mutilate while smiling types.
Whoever does the least damage, that is where I plant me and make the line stop. Too bad for all you intelligent hurried types who want your bread to look like an eggtimer. My line stops but we have great conversations, solve all world problems, sometimes give birth, and raise a couple of kids while in line.
I have yet to shop Byryder and stop the line so don't blame me. They have too many ads, just like painters and plumbers. Anyone who wears a tuxedo and dances in front of the Warner is NOT gonna paint my outhouse, that is actually in-house. And anyone who carries a wrench that is bigger than Fred Flintstones automobile is not gonna touch my pipe.
Rumor has it that Fred Flinstone bought that auto at Byryder. His warranty was voided when the loinchops tipped the car over and the oil spilled out.
You have performed a great public service with this alert today, Epitomizer. Is your name on the election ballot this year?
Nevermind.
I make those lines stop too.
Best regards,
Danny
Wow....just wow. Words cannot express the WTF that comment brought upon me.
I'm pretty sure that J.D. Byrider should be your absolute last resort when buying a car. Hell, even people who bought into subprime mortgages would probably steer clear of that place. I'd rather ride a bicycle with no seat than buy a car there!
I was deeply saddened to hear of your subprime mortage Ron.
But if that is what it takes to slice the wisdom into thinner sectors, I guess it will have to do.
I always like to visit blogs that weigh in on a comment, instead of onto the writer. You have focused on Byrider (sic?) well.
Keep in mind, Rachel has set this up as a "Stupid People" category NOT a "WTF" category, tho she may change her mind and accomodate all posters to her blog.
Since I have no experience with this outfit, and you apparently enjoy subprime (or you would not claim that as a reason to stay clear of Byrider), we qualify in the category Rachel says originally.
"WTF is generally Wednesday or Friday on the East Coast blogs.
Anyone else have an experience (not an impression or gossip) with this outfit besides Ron?
I am due for an oil change and require less WTF input and more Stupid People input. It is hell being new in town.
I remember your posts to help you make 80K a year for blogging. I thought of you when I read this over at problogger:
http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/01/20/12-blogger-jobs-that-you-can-apply-for-today/
It's 12 jobs that bloggers can apply for :)
I am left utterly confused and speechless. I can't stop laughing at the fact that I can make no sense of either of those two comments. I don't think I've ever scratched my head and laughed simultaneously this much before...
That's why I stopped by Rachel. You young kids do not scratch your head and laugh simultaneously enough in these modern times.
It is WTF this and WTF that.
It is beginning to look like I cannot trust ANYONE under 60 anymore and that includes ME.
If anyone out there shops at BAD Byrider, do not tell them of subprime stuff. They will presume this to mean a sale going on for meat at Erie County Farms.
Keep on topic , I always say.
Jennifer, your faith in my ability restores my faith in mankind, er... womankind.
It is cheaper to win at blogging than it is to win at lotto tickets. However, the odds are closely aligned.
If Ron reads this, he will ask Jennifer: 'WTF' did you do with that link at Jim Berlin's? It is one thing to make a new blog (you get $80 G yet?) and another to take your archives, and bury em so deep, that all links sniff the surface and come up empty.
Even I was amazed to find me there; more amazed when I disappeared.
If things don't work out by New Years, lets go out for a night of laughs. You pay; you have more blogs than me. You must be rich.
Finally, Rachel, if you have a BMW, ix-nay on the Mazola. It is bad on BMW bowels. Use automatic transmission fluid.
Does ANYONE like this Byrider outfit besides Mrs. Byrider?
They sound like an attorney outfit, not a car doctor.
"Esquire Byrider to see you sir"
"With all due respect, I have summarily dismissed Byrider from my mind."
"Motion overuled"
"WTF?"
Assuming Jennifer has not created 12 new blogs to snap up all the
$80G potentials, I must apply for one of the 12 right now.
Rachel, please scratch that head and laugh, but only if you root for the Giants as a three for one special. Big money is expected today as New England makes a fake losing game.
Byrider promised a new car for everybody in Boston if Tom Brady wins. And, from what I read here, Byrider is as good as their word.
(hehe, scratch, root, repeat)
Let's go with anonymous this time
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