My rant was more a vent than anything doc
I have had the car 2 weeks and its done 53000kms. It was the dealership manager that drove the car and gave the price evaluation. I'm not sure exactly what the service team did.
The car is still in statutory warranty so that may be an option. So far though my dealing with dealerships has been one drama after another, which you kind of expect in a way but the way they treat you as if you don't know anything about the car you drive is pretty insulting. Does anyone have any recommendations for honest good mechanics/places that deal with Mazdas in WA?