Dealer applied autobutler to M4

GuyLedouche · 02-27-2019, 03:47 PM

Looking at a new car located 4 hours from me. They have added a bunch of stuff for their profit like all weather mats and "autobutler" coating. I looked it up and it sounds horrific and involves a large automatic polishing machine. Just wondering if anyone has seen this done to a 90k $ car haha..

http://www.autobutler.com/dealer_page_pprotection.html

G35POPPEDMYCHERRY · 02-27-2019, 03:48 PM

allinon72 · 02-27-2019, 04:25 PM

While not preferred, I bet it's perfectly fine and probably only requires a light paint correction. Now, if they try to make you pay a premium for the car because of it, that's a different story

omaralt · 02-27-2019, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by allinon72

While not preferred, I bet it's perfectly fine and probably only requires a light paint correction. Now, if they try to make you pay a premium for the car because of it, that's a different story

Well obviously they're gonna charge a premium. They didn't add this coating out of the goodness of their hearts!

soulcrft · 02-27-2019, 05:36 PM

If the dealer is in Florida expect the worst.

SD ///M4 · 02-27-2019, 06:38 PM

"endorsed by most major car manufacturers", but nowhere on the Auto Butler website is there any mention of which car manufacturers. In fact, the website has virtually no information at all. You have to take in your car every six months for "rejuvenation". In order to find one near you, you have to call them.

overlook637 · 02-27-2019, 06:45 PM

Probably just a polymer sealant. Almost every dealership offers a type of coating. A good number will apply it to every new car sold, and hope most buyers don't argue.

GuyLedouche · 02-27-2019, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by overlook637

Probably just a polymer sealant. Almost every dealership offers a type of coating. A good number will apply it to every new car sold, and hope most buyers don't argue.

It's not so much the product, it is the application method.

Eric S · 03-01-2019, 09:17 AM

product is no good. a light polishing will remove it.

Just tell the dealer you want the charge removed completely. They pre-load the cars with it and try to force you to buy it when purchasing the car. Refuse to pay, or refuse to buy the car if they don't budge...they will.

Reality is, its a $50 cost to them to have it applied roughly. then they try and sell it for 4k to profit huge! They will eat the $50 in order to sell the car if you are stern enough.

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GuyLedouche Lieutenant 586 Rep 467 Posts Drives: F82/718 GT4 Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: NH iTrader: (2)	Dealer applied autobutler to M4 Looking at a new car located 4 hours from me. They have added a bunch of stuff for their profit like all weather mats and "autobutler" coating. I looked it up and it sounds horrific and involves a large automatic polishing machine. Just wondering if anyone has seen this done to a 90k $ car haha.. http://www.autobutler.com/dealer_page_pprotection.html
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allinon72 Brigadier General 4921 Rep 3,803 Posts Drives: 20' M2C, 23' X1 Join Date: May 2017 Location: Indianapolis, IN iTrader: (2)	While not preferred, I bet it's perfectly fine and probably only requires a light paint correction. Now, if they try to make you pay a premium for the car because of it, that's a different story
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Eric S Lieutenant 293 Rep 546 Posts Drives: in pre-order stages Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: orange, ca iTrader: (1)	product is no good. a light polishing will remove it. Just tell the dealer you want the charge removed completely. They pre-load the cars with it and try to force you to buy it when purchasing the car. Refuse to pay, or refuse to buy the car if they don't budge...they will. Reality is, its a $50 cost to them to have it applied roughly. then they try and sell it for 4k to profit huge! They will eat the $50 in order to sell the car if you are stern enough.
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