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Here is a basic idea that I want to put together for the SW region, and I'd encourage other regions to do the same. BTW - this has only been a thought so far, this is the most I've written it down so far -- that means I'm open to suggestions. 
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The idea is to have recommended lists based on forum user input. Right now, the thought is to sticky and lock them (meaning I have to maintain the list updates, but keeps it clear and to the point, no stray threads), but the first post would be the call to collect data, the second post would be the list.
Without letting the stickies get out of hand, I'd foresee two main topics, broken down further inside the list:
1. Recommended Dealerships / Dealership Ratings
Here you would collect data from the other users of where they bought the car, and where they service the car. Have them rate the dealer (just like mazda does) from 1 to 10. Keep it simple though, for example:
Dealer: Almaden Mazda, Capitol Expressway, San Jose, CA
Recommended for Purchase: 7 (out of 10)
Recommended for Service: 8 (out of 10)
2. Recommended Vendors / Aftermaket Ratings
This is the more promising topic, as it pertains to everyone. I used car audio in the example below, but it could be anything from Jiffy Lube for an oil change, a custom body shop for paint and rims, to the glass doctor that came out to fix your window.
Vendor: Auto Sound & Security, Sunnyvale, CA
Services: Aftermarket Car Stereo, Alarms, Window Tinting (Johnson Films)
Recommended: 7 (out of 10)
Like I said, this is in the early works - your feedback is helpful. I'll continue laying the framework for this, and will let you know when I've got it down.
The main reason I want this in SW, it's one of the biggest topics (aside from people trying to find who lives near them). People want to know what dealerships are good, and where to get windows tinted - big in Bay Area.
-j
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The idea is to have recommended lists based on forum user input. Right now, the thought is to sticky and lock them (meaning I have to maintain the list updates, but keeps it clear and to the point, no stray threads), but the first post would be the call to collect data, the second post would be the list.
Without letting the stickies get out of hand, I'd foresee two main topics, broken down further inside the list:
1. Recommended Dealerships / Dealership Ratings
Here you would collect data from the other users of where they bought the car, and where they service the car. Have them rate the dealer (just like mazda does) from 1 to 10. Keep it simple though, for example:
Dealer: Almaden Mazda, Capitol Expressway, San Jose, CA
Recommended for Purchase: 7 (out of 10)
Recommended for Service: 8 (out of 10)
2. Recommended Vendors / Aftermaket Ratings
This is the more promising topic, as it pertains to everyone. I used car audio in the example below, but it could be anything from Jiffy Lube for an oil change, a custom body shop for paint and rims, to the glass doctor that came out to fix your window.
Vendor: Auto Sound & Security, Sunnyvale, CA
Services: Aftermarket Car Stereo, Alarms, Window Tinting (Johnson Films)
Recommended: 7 (out of 10)
Like I said, this is in the early works - your feedback is helpful. I'll continue laying the framework for this, and will let you know when I've got it down.
The main reason I want this in SW, it's one of the biggest topics (aside from people trying to find who lives near them). People want to know what dealerships are good, and where to get windows tinted - big in Bay Area.
-j
