Does anyone know of Dealerships that will be able to service the new Z?

[West Aussie]

It’s been like that for a few years now…some brands are now not only giving set prices for the life of the warranty but offering free services for the life or part of it. It’s most likely built into the price when you buy it ( Hyundai Alfa, Mini, Toyota are some of the companies that do this) but just goes to show how much money they must have been losing once it was announced it was against our competitor competition laws.
Same for any business, they are unable to monopolise a market. Take for instance a large airline…if a large airline bids to take control of a second one leaving the market with just one major airline….the government would not allow the sale to go through.

 

[orclean1]

I buy products from the dealerships that have the best package for me , depending on what needs to be done I might go to a different dealership for that service . Not all dealership specialize in all aspects of service . As others have stated the Z isn't a specialty car !
Once I'm in it , it will be special !!!!

 

[fliplover]

I think the concern of the original poster is the ability to service the VR30DDTT engine. While this engine has been in the Infinity line for several years, the Z35 will be the first Nissan with it. Therefore the technicians at your average dealership my not be trained to service it. The rest of the car is basically a 370Z, so that part is pretty straightforward.

If a dealer doesn't think they will be selling a high enough volume of the new Z, then they may not even send any of their technicians for training. They may have the book, but personally I'd prefer someone with the training also.

 

[Andaesthetics]

Considering that the car is essentially a 370Z with a Red Sport engine, I imagine most Nissan/Infiniti dealers will be able to no problem.

 

[West Aussie]

I think the concern of the original poster is the ability to service the VR30DDTT engine. While this engine has been in the Infinity line for several years, the Z35 will be the first Nissan with it. Therefore the technicians at your average dealership my not be trained to service it. The rest of the car is basically a 370Z, so that part is pretty straightforward.

If a dealer doesn't think they will be selling a high enough volume of the new Z, then they may not even send any of their technicians for training. They may have the book, but personally I'd prefer someone with the training also.

As I said I will get mine served at the dealer….however it doesn’t take away from the fact that most mechanics are able to service vehicles be they new or otherwise, this is proven in the amount of people that no longer use dealerships to service in Aus, and is also why servicing is now free with a host of brands anywhere between 2-5 years, as they were losing their service business. So they inbuilt the servicing cost in the original car cost to dissuade people from taking it elsewhere.

My Peugeot RCZ Type R is one of three in my state, it has digital displays etc which was close to unheard of 8 years ago…yet a local mechanic serviced it after the first year because the dealership closed down. Haven’t had an issue ( knock on wood). I did look for a mechanic who specialised in European cars…but it’s still a small family run business, which maybe the reason they are so good. It’s their families livelihood on the line if they stuff up

When I say e book, I reference to the warranty schedule of what must be checked off and checked for the warranty to be valid….not an instruction book

https://rac.com.au/car-motoring/car-servicing-and-repair/new-car-warranty-legislation

 

[fliplover]

Considering that the car is essentially a 370Z with a Red Sport engine, I imagine most Nissan/Infiniti dealers will be able to no problem.

All the dealers near me are either Nissan or Infinity. I haven't found one that sells both.

 

[Sighard]

I don't know why anyone would ever pose such a question. There is nothing special, new, or exclusive about the new Z. It is mostly being pieced together from the existing Nissan parts bin. Even if it was all new from the ground up, any Nissan dealership should be able to service it. However, I am one of those that puts very little faith in the capabilities of the average dealership mechanics and will only take a vehicle in for warranty and recall work. Biggest problem with dealerships is there is no one checking over vehicles prior delivery, so mechanics are not held accountable for shoddy work.

Hold my beer

 

[West Aussie]

I don't know why anyone would ever pose such a question. There is nothing special, new, or exclusive about the new Z. It is mostly being pieced together from the existing Nissan parts bin. Even if it was all new from the ground up, any Nissan dealership should be able to service it. However, I am one of those that puts very little faith in the capabilities of the average dealership mechanics and will only take a vehicle in for warranty and recall work. Biggest problem with dealerships is there is no one checking over vehicles prior delivery, so mechanics are not held accountable for shoddy work.

I agree with this….SOME dealers servicing departments leave a lot to be desired which is why Aussies were abandoning than once the laws changed in 2015. They knew you were forced to go, so quite often service books were ticked off without the work being completed.
One of our cars in the family went to the dealership for a service and two weeks later had issues caused by basic maitance that wasn’t picked up ….then they conveniently could not get us In for 6 weeks. So took it to the local mechanic who fixed it at probably half the price ( it was my sons car and long out of warranty)
This is the problem when something is monopolised, things become slap dash and completed in a lazy manor.
With the law changes forcing up competition, not only did the prices of serving come down but the service level went up.
That was of course until they got sneaking costing in serves you new cars to ensure you return …because why would you pay if it’s free ( included in the original sale price) right?