Servicing a 9-7X at a non-Saab shop? - Saab Forums

N467RX · #1 08-31-2008, 12:42 PM

Is it possible to service a 9-7X at a GM shop/dealer that is not a Saab one (GM/Buick/Chevy)? Or at least emergency repairs if needed? I'm considering a 9-7X, but I'm in a place where there are no Saab dealers here, the closest one is about 140 miles down in Phoenix, so I was wondering of they can be serviced at a GM dealer or at least an emergency repair (like a damaged light or minor engine trouble)?

Roto · #2 08-31-2008, 01:37 PM

Well the 9-7 is nothing more than a Chevy Trailblazer if I'm not mistaking. ANY shop should be able to take care of it.

N467RX · #3 08-31-2008, 01:51 PM

That's precisely my logic, it's nothing but a Trailblazer/Envoy/Bravada/Rainier/Ascender with a Saab body, but I'm trying to see if some has done it (or hasn't been able to do it)

Roto · #4 08-31-2008, 02:47 PM

eh, there may be some electronics that are different, but I wouldn't hesitate to take it to a regular mechanic....oh and don't let them charge you more only casue it has the Saab name attached to it. They tend to try to pull that.

N467RX · #5 08-31-2008, 03:43 PM

The only thing that keeps me worried was having some minor failure and having to pay a wrecker to take it all the way down to Phoenix, but yeah. I'll probably call the GM dealers here to see if they can do it. I wouldn't mind doing the normal service down in Phoenix or Tucson, but I can drive it down there for service.

Roto · #6 08-31-2008, 05:17 PM

Don't even bother with dealers...normal shops can do it just as well. Get AAA Plus, they tow you for 100 miles free. (membership pays for itself)