Auto Butler?

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has anybody heard of this from dealerships? It sounds like an upsell, but have not heard much about it. My parents just got a new vehicle and were wondering if this would be worth it or not. I told them to not do it, but they are worried because the paint was bad on their last one. By the way, I am about 1500 miles away, so I cannot detail their cars for them. Feed back please
 
Lone_Star said:
I am about 1500 miles away, so I cannot detail their cars for them.
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I never heard of Auto Butler. You can drive down from Michigan to Texas detail you parrent's car and drive back in less then a week. Any good son would to that.;)
 
Gary Sword said:
I never heard of Auto Butler. You can drive down from Michigan to Texas detail you parrent's car and drive back in less then a week. Any good son would to that.;)
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I heard of it, but cant remember where:confused:
 
Thanks for the input Gary, :rolleyes: . Lets see, 1500 miles at $2.75 per gallon, at 16 mpg and a 26 gallon tank would equate to 4 fill ups there and 4 home. Thats 8 fill ups at 2.75 per gallon would be $572 total. :eek:

They would be impressed by my new skills though. I guess the auto butler is a every six month deal where they bring the car in, and they apply some sort of sealant and fabric protectant. here is the link, Auto Butler Customer for Life Program


*****AG mods, I am not trying to promote this business, just linking so people can give me insight after learning what all is included. Please delete if this is not allowed as I am trying to not have my folks get ripped-off.
 
Lone_Star said:
I guess the auto butler is a every six month deal where they bring the car in, and they apply some sort of sealant and fabric protectant. here is the link
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I don't think any sealant lasts for 6 months. For $400 I'll put some sealant and fabic protectant on your car.
 
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Deal, does that mean you will also go to them in Texas. heck i will even give ya 500 if you go every 6 months. I have seen your work, good stuff.:)
 
Lone_Star said:
Deal, does that mean you will also go to them in Texas. heck i will even give ya 500 if you go every 6 months. I have seen your work, good stuff.:)
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That price is for local detailing only unless it was my parrent's car I would go anywhere for free.
 
Gary are you hinting that I am a bad son for not go to Texas to do this for free for my parents? :p
 
Lone_Star said:
Gary are you hinting that I am a bad son for not go to Texas to do this for free for my parents? :p
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No I wasn't. Why do you feel quilty:confused: ;)
 
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Shamefully yes. (insert crying smiley)

I wish I was there to take care of this for them, but given I owe U of M about 100k, I am a little tight on cash if you know what I mean.
 
Lone_Star said:
Shamefully yes. (insert crying smiley)

I wish I was there to take care of this for them, but given I owe U of M about 100k, I am a little tight on cash if you know what I mean.
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I use to have students loan too so I know what it's like. :( I'm sure going to U of M from out of state was even more expensive then the big $$$ I had to pay when I went.
 
It was brutal and I worked full time to help pay for it and still will be paying for 20 years at over 500 a month.
 
dealers have been selling paint sealants and fabric protectors for years, its driving around back and seeing what is used that is eye boggling.

Fabric Protector --- 2 cans of Scothgard per unit

Paint Protectant --- none, or a wax at best. Why ?? Because paint is designed to last the length of warranty with little to no care. So its a warrantied item anyways, and the clearcoat and UV protection in it already protect.

Send the parents a nice kit of Pinnacle and save 300.00 for a plane ticket for your next visit !!
 
Yeah, thats what I pretty much have decided. Thanks for all the feedback.
 
killrwheels@autogeek said:
dealers have been selling paint sealants and fabric protectors for years, its driving around back and seeing what is used that is eye boggling.

Fabric Protector --- 2 cans of Scothgard per unit

Paint Protectant --- none, or a wax at best. Why ?? Because paint is designed to last the length of warranty with little to no care. So its a warrantied item anyways, and the clearcoat and UV protection in it already protect.

Send the parents a nice kit of Pinnacle and save 300.00 for a plane ticket for your next visit !!
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I agree, My new Colbalt was detailed out at dealer, For free( well nothing is for free? shure it goes into purchase price. Supposedly do not have to wake it for two years. Teflon or PTF not sure which but it is a frebbie from this dealer.
 
Lone_Star said:
Shamefully yes. (insert crying smiley)

I wish I was there to take care of this for them, but given I owe U of M about 100k, I am a little tight on cash if you know what I mean.
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Sorry Scott, I know it is 1472 miles to Houston for us. UM engineering? Son wants to go to State.
 
koibybrian said:
UM engineering? Son wants to go to State.
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I went to MSU my 1st year of college. It was like one never ending party. I partied so much in High School that I felt I needed to do something serious so I transfer to U of M.
 
My Son is a good boy , Daughter well different story.
Besides he wants to become a CPA.
 
Sure enough, UM engineering. Just got my Masters in December. State is a great party town..... from what I heard that is... How old are your children?
 
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