I don't normally read this section but this thread really rang with me. I totally agree it depends on the dealer and the mechanic. I flashed back to 1969 and I had just returned from Vietnam and my new bride and I had bought a new to us 1968 Camero and we were on our way to Mather AFB in Sacramento and were on Interstate 80 and the water pump went out. The car had 24058 miles on it. It was out of warranty by 58 miles. We really had litttle money but they didn't know that. They fixed it under warranty. To this day, I still own and drive a Chevy and oh yes I am married to the same lady.

PS I am sure my short haircut in those days gave us away as a military couple.