| Vancouver Auto Chat 2016 VAC Community Head Moderator: Raid3n |
 | | 
03-19-2020, 11:59 AM
|
#26 | | Where's my RS Christmas Lobster?!
Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: New Chinatown
Posts: 867
Thanked 589 Times in 246 Posts
Failed 41 Times in 12 Posts
| Quote:
Originally Posted by underscore  My friend that works at an oil change place says they've been super busy. People seem to want to get a bunch of service done before everything shuts down, forgetting that if everything shuts down there's nowhere for them to need to drive to anyways. | Well people still need to get groceries with a full shutdown, and since you want to minimize the number of trips, it helps to have a car to carry all the groceries you need.
But yeah, other than that there are no places to drive to, but personally I would just drive around without a destination since that can help me relax.
| 
|  | |
03-19-2020, 12:18 PM
|
#27 | | I STILL don't get it
Join Date: Jun 2015
Posts: 488
Thanked 569 Times in 172 Posts
Failed 8 Times in 7 Posts
| Quote:
Originally Posted by UnknownJinX That's fucked up...
I mean, if I have to go to a dealer for whatever, I will probably have to take a lot of precautions. If I am showing symptoms for a flu, then I am staying home for sure. | You're not wrong but what's nasty with this one is that you shed more of the virus before you feel sick. Kids may not even feel all that ill, but they shed far more of a viral load than older people.
SARS, though more deadly, was far easier to isolate because you'd feel sick around the same time that the virus started to shed.
| |
| | |
03-19-2020, 12:23 PM
|
#28 | | To me, there is the Internet and there is RS
Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Okanagan
Posts: 16,725
Thanked 9,407 Times in 4,096 Posts
Failed 427 Times in 225 Posts
| Quote:
Originally Posted by UnknownJinX Well people still need to get groceries with a full shutdown, and since you want to minimize the number of trips, it helps to have a car to carry all the groceries you need.
But yeah, other than that there are no places to drive to, but personally I would just drive around without a destination since that can help me relax. | You don't need a fresh oil change or a detail to go to the grocery store though. Even if it's 10km each way and you go once a week that's a whopping 80km a month. Going a couple hundred km over on an oil change will make absolutely zero difference.
If you're really that worried buck up and do it yourself. If you can't DIY an oil change that's your own problem.
__________________ 1991 Toyota Celica GTFour RC // 2007 Toyota Rav4 V6 // 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee
1992 Toyota Celica GT-S ["sold"] \\ 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee CRD [sold] \\ 2000 Jeep Cherokee [sold] \\ 1997 Honda Prelude [sold] \\ 1992 Jeep YJ [sold/crashed] \\ 1987 Mazda RX-7 [sold] \\ 1987 Toyota Celica GT-S [crushed] Quote:
Originally Posted by maksimizer half those dudes are hotter than ,my GF. | Quote:
Originally Posted by RevYouUp reading this thread is like waiting for goku to charge up a spirit bomb in dragon ball z | Quote:
Originally Posted by Good_KarMa OH thank god. I thought u had sex with my wife. :cry: | | 
| | |
03-19-2020, 12:24 PM
|
#29 | | S12 King
Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: New Westminster
Posts: 3,094
Thanked 331 Times in 122 Posts
Failed 1 Time in 1 Post
| Quote:
Originally Posted by UnknownJinX Well people still need to get groceries with a full shutdown, and since you want to minimize the number of trips, it helps to have a car to carry all the groceries you need.
But yeah, other than that there are no places to drive to, but personally I would just drive around without a destination since that can help me relax. | not to mention also that gas is now hitting under $1/L
__________________ 2017 Subaru WRX Sport 2005 Infiniti G35x - Sold Quote: |
"I'm fairly sure that if they took porn off the internet, there'd only be one website left, and it'd be called 'bring back the porn'"
| | |
| | |
03-19-2020, 12:33 PM
|
#30 | | I contribute to threads in the offtopic forum
Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Richmond
Posts: 2,688
Thanked 3,849 Times in 999 Posts
Failed 371 Times in 116 Posts
| Quote:
Originally Posted by GIZZ We've had sign on the door since last week telling them to please stay out if you're sick. Nobody reads it and of course everyone is too polite to say get out. I've been asking to put somebody at the door in full gear to screen those about to come in, no such luck.
I talked to the one customer, sick as a dog and he said the virus will only affect those with weak immune systems. I asked his what he does for work, he works at the hospital!!!
Yesterday I told a guy if he couldn't maintain distance with me he had to leave. I don't think anyone wants to be on the news refusing service to somebody, you know how things get twisted. | I won't say where I work but we're a service. We're asking if they've been out of the country, anyone sick and if we show up and we don't feel good about it, we tell the staff they can refuse service and leave.
No one is going to side with the moron that decides to go on the news at a time like this and try to twist your words and we're deff not sending our staff into a potentially hazardous situation. That's more of a liability if you ask me.
| |
| | |
03-19-2020, 01:05 PM
|
#31 | | I WANT MY 10 YEARS BACK FROM RS.net!
Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Vancouver BC
Posts: 22,109
Thanked 9,871 Times in 3,926 Posts
Failed 881 Times in 421 Posts
|
yeah i filled all gas cans 20c/L more than it needs to be (even with oil prices plummeting...these are unpredictable times) then realized wont really be doing much driving besides the 2-seater to curb cabin fever 
ah well, rather be over-prepared than under-prep'd
| |
| | |
03-19-2020, 04:15 PM
|
#32 | | Hacked RS to become a mod
Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Sunny Hong Kong
Posts: 53,448
Thanked 24,473 Times in 8,515 Posts
Failed 1,536 Times in 684 Posts
| Quote:
Originally Posted by GIZZ
I talked to the one customer, sick as a dog and he said the virus will only affect those with weak immune systems. I asked his what he does for work, he works at the hospital!!!
| I wonder if he's a pharmacist and goes to Revscene  | |
| | |
03-19-2020, 05:59 PM
|
#33 | | I told him no, what y'all do?
Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Vancouver
Posts: 10,141
Thanked 6,014 Times in 2,610 Posts
Failed 104 Times in 66 Posts
| Quote:
Originally Posted by GIZZ I talked to the one customer, sick as a dog and he said the virus will only affect those with weak immune systems. I asked his what he does for work, he works at the hospital!!!
. | As a janitor?  
__________________ Feedback
http://www.revscene.net/forums/showthread.php?t=611711 Quote: Greenstoner
1 rat shit ruins the whole congee
originalhypa
You cannot live the life of a whore and expect a monument to your chastity | Quote:
[22-12, 08:51]mellomandidnt think and went in straight..scrapped like a bitch
[17-09, 12:07]FastAnna glowjob
[17-09, 12:08]FastAnna I like dat
| | |
| | |
03-19-2020, 08:15 PM
|
#34 | | Need my Daily Fix of RS
Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Vancouver
Posts: 254
Thanked 694 Times in 114 Posts
Failed 6 Times in 3 Posts
|
Body shop ✋��
This is the busiest it’s been all winter. We’re strictly enforcing social distancing with occupancy in the office and customer to office staff.
I think it’s mostly due to people having more time on their hands to bring their vehicles in for repairs vs before having to take time off work.
| |
| | |
03-19-2020, 09:01 PM
|
#35 | | Diagonally parked in a parallel universe
Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Vancouver
Posts: 1,414
Thanked 710 Times in 343 Posts
Failed 48 Times in 22 Posts
|
Dang, I need to join wherever you guys are working.
We now have a total of 35 appointments for next week.
__________________
15" 328i Wagon
| |
| | |
03-19-2020, 09:14 PM
|
#36 | | Even when im right, revscene.net is still right!
Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Vancouver
Posts: 1,307
Thanked 390 Times in 164 Posts
Failed 15 Times in 6 Posts
| Quote:
Originally Posted by see.lai Dang, I need to join wherever you guys are working.
We now have a total of 35 appointments for next week. | That’s the first 30 minutes on a busy Saturday, so damn stressful.
So far we have 85 booked for this Saturday, covid isn’t slowing things down.
| |
| | |
03-19-2020, 11:40 PM
|
#37 | | RS has made me the bitter person i am today!
Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Van
Posts: 4,665
Thanked 1,974 Times in 1,043 Posts
Failed 210 Times in 126 Posts
|
I hit up my mechanics shop today, he said it's been steady, I'm gonna drop off my car for service this weekend, because my work closed and I actually have some down time and don't need my car. I asked if he's gonna close to shop but he said he it's day by day right now, and he's worried that he won't be able to get parts if more things shut down. I'm also worried about my car insurance expiring soon and I won't be able to renew  | |
| | |
03-20-2020, 06:53 AM
|
#38 | | I STILL don't get it
Join Date: Jun 2015
Posts: 488
Thanked 569 Times in 172 Posts
Failed 8 Times in 7 Posts
|
You can do it over the phone now, and the police have been told to ignore the date sticker. https://globalnews.ca/news/6699257/c...rance-renewal/
Can you imagine 40 years ago if some one said it would take until 2020 to be able to renew over the phone?
| |
| | |
03-20-2020, 08:00 AM
|
#39 | | Even when im right, revscene.net is still right!
Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Vancouver
Posts: 1,307
Thanked 390 Times in 164 Posts
Failed 15 Times in 6 Posts
|
I read the BCAA auto service center closed and some small independent operators taking a break. I see most sales departments are shortening hours and some closing Sundays. What is your dealer doing to flatten the curve? Staying open?
We are not able to maintain social distance in our shop, for that reason alone a business in B.C. is ordered closed, but we remain open.
| |
| | |
03-20-2020, 08:33 AM
|
#40 | | 14 dolla balla aint got nothing on me!
Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Richmond
Posts: 622
Thanked 186 Times in 37 Posts
Failed 0 Times in 0 Posts
| Quote:
Originally Posted by GIZZ I read the BCAA auto service center closed and some small independent operators taking a break. I see most sales departments are shortening hours and some closing Sundays. What is your dealer doing to flatten the curve? Staying open?
We are not able to maintain social distance in our shop, for that reason alone a business in B.C. is ordered closed, but we remain open. | our dealership is remaining open "for us" as per managers.
| |
| | |
03-20-2020, 08:44 AM
|
#41 | | WUB WUB WUB WUB WUB
Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Surrey
Posts: 7,846
Thanked 7,084 Times in 1,922 Posts
Failed 202 Times in 90 Posts
|
Our dealership is also still opened with shortened sales hours, service is still the same. We're going on modified shifts to minimize our time interacting with other people but still no word on when that is happening, most likely Monday if we haven't been shut down yet.
__________________ FEEDBACK (9-0-0)
SPOTTED Quote:
Originally Posted by slowguy fuck you hipster | Quote:
Originally Posted by trollguy then fuck you hipster akinari | Quote: |
[23-05, 11:34] FastAnna suck a dick ygay
| | |
| | |
03-20-2020, 10:56 AM
|
#42 | | Witness protection
Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: GVRD
Posts: 14,427
Thanked 5,343 Times in 2,222 Posts
Failed 111 Times in 57 Posts
|
I have a car salesman aquaintance for a private preowned dealer who said walk in business dropped like falling off a cliff when everything hit the fan a few days ago. His employer has been good to them and trying their best to not lay off anyone and is keeping everyone busy with make work and catch up stuff, but they are also short staffed because of sick leave/self quarantine (cold or flu), or they are taking time off to to stay home because of kids and family. My friend has been in the office using the time to personally call all the customers he's been recently in touch with in hopes of not losing anyone after this is over.
__________________
"The guy in the CR-V meanwhile, he'll give you a haughty glare. He's responsibly trying to lessen his impact, but there you go lumbering past him with your loud V8, flouting the new reality. You may as well go do some donuts in a strawberry patch and slalom through a litter of kittens." Dan Frio, Automotive Editor, Edmunds
Last edited by thumper; 03-20-2020 at 11:15 AM.
| |
| | |
03-20-2020, 11:00 AM
|
#43 | | RS Veteran
Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: GTA
Posts: 29,857
Thanked 11,537 Times in 4,718 Posts
Failed 440 Times in 282 Posts
|
Suddenly, the shop I take my car to for maintenance had wide open availability, so I took advantage of that and schedule spring maintenance with them. Rather than meet them in person, I would show up in the evening, drop the car off, slip the keys into their drop off slot, and hit a ride with a friend, then do the same the next day when it's done. Payment is taken care of with my credit card on file, so no face-to-face interaction required.
__________________ Quote:
Originally Posted by BIC_BAWS I literally do not plan on buying another vehicle in my lifetime, assuming it doesn't get written off. | | |
| | |
03-20-2020, 11:47 AM
|
#44 | | RS has made me the bitter person i am today!
Join Date: May 2005 Location: 604
Posts: 4,511
Thanked 1,730 Times in 549 Posts
Failed 335 Times in 77 Posts
|
what if they had a sick tech coughing all over your interior and key fob?
| |
| | |
03-20-2020, 11:55 AM
|
#45 | | 14 dolla balla aint got nothing on me!
Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: 604
Posts: 606
Thanked 519 Times in 152 Posts
Failed 31 Times in 10 Posts
| Quote:
Originally Posted by bcedhk what if they had a sick tech coughing all over your interior and key fob? | Lysol and wipe it down when you pick them up
| |
| | |
03-20-2020, 11:56 AM
|
#46 | | RS Veteran
Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: GTA
Posts: 29,857
Thanked 11,537 Times in 4,718 Posts
Failed 440 Times in 282 Posts
| Quote:
Originally Posted by bcedhk what if they had a sick tech coughing all over your interior and key fob? | I'll make sure we kiss and say good night and pray for the best.
__________________ Quote:
Originally Posted by BIC_BAWS I literally do not plan on buying another vehicle in my lifetime, assuming it doesn't get written off. | | |
| | |
03-20-2020, 01:23 PM
|
#47 | | I contribute to threads in the offtopic forum
Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: BC
Posts: 2,604
Thanked 3,183 Times in 1,006 Posts
Failed 334 Times in 68 Posts
|
Staring Monday our service/parts departments are no longer open Saturday, and sales is no longer open Sunday until further notice.
__________________
Integra Type R 00-0853
| |
| | |
03-20-2020, 01:40 PM
|
#48 | | y'all better put some respeck on my name
Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Vancouver
Posts: 18,411
Thanked 9,484 Times in 2,441 Posts
Failed 393 Times in 159 Posts
| Quote:
Originally Posted by bcedhk what if they had a sick tech coughing all over your interior and key fob? | You should have been cleaning your interior after a service even before the pandemic.
| |
| | |
03-20-2020, 02:05 PM
|
#49 | | I wish I was where I was when I wished I was here
Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: West Coast
Posts: 4,931
Thanked 3,098 Times in 733 Posts
Failed 703 Times in 219 Posts
|
Our dealership is still open for business as usual, regular hours.
But I don't see that lasting for much longer, our shop has a total of seven appointments for this Saturday.
Bodyshops are starting to not take in new jobs anymore, just in case ICBC shuts down they won't be stuck with rental costs. (And also potential delayed Parts)
Hearing through the grapevines new finance rates as mentioned already in this thread and also potential late payment options / forgiveness for current lease and finance customers.
__________________
--------------------------
Cadillac CTS (Current) | |
| | |
03-20-2020, 02:39 PM
|
#50 | | OMGWTFBBQ is a common word I say everyday
Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Vancouver
Posts: 5,288
Thanked 2,940 Times in 1,257 Posts
Failed 45 Times in 25 Posts
|
hchang, where do you work?
__________________ Quote:
Originally Posted by PeanutButter Damn, not only is yours veiny AF, yours is thick AF too. Yours is twice as thick as mine.. That looks like a 2" or maybe even 3"? | | |
| | | |
Posting Rules
| You may not post new threads You may not post replies You may not post attachments You may not edit your posts
HTML code is Off
| | |
All times are GMT -8. The time now is 09:31 AM.
|
You are currently viewing our boards as a guest which gives you limited access to view most discussions and access our other features. By joining our free community you will have access to post topics, communicate privately with other members (PM), respond to polls, upload content and access many other special features. Registration is fast, simple and absolutely free so please, join our community today!
The banners on the left side and below do not show for registered users!
