Nelsta21

You need to outline what would make this right in your mind, then never back down from that decision. If I were in that position I would wait to hear what they are willing to do for me, then make additional demands. This way you are sure to get full compensation. Who knows what could have happened on that trip. Create the worst scenario and expect them to compensate you for that. You have to realize that they are by no means authorized to take your car for a joy ride. I had a friend that was a tech at pontiac, a good friend of his got fired on the spot for just taking a GTO out after maintenance that wasn't required for a test drive. The techs truly feel they are somewhat invincible when it comes to "checking" on their work. I am glad you are calling them out. Be sure to confront the tech that worked on your car as well. He should be present during the discussion. Please keep us upated becasuse I am weery about this every time I drop my car off anywhere. I would love to know how they respond to this outrageous action.

GT Newbie

Nope- I checked it myself before dropping it off.

ODDYSEY

Is it possible to mess up the mileage if they were working with the transmission? IE.. I know back in the day the odometer was based off a cable and simply screwing with the cable could screw with the mileage.

Burnsy

who cares if they "throw it away" they cant really do that,they're in trouble, not u,they didnt have the right to drive the car for that long, screw them, i agree with ohnoesaz, mention you;ll go to ford, attorney, let em know your serious

howarmat

+1...mentioning an attorney isnt going to get anything at this point. First give them a chance to explain, then see what they are going to do......you cant really put a number to 200+ miles and say i want that but they should compensate you in some way. Then if they plan on doing little or nothing, inform them you will be speaking to Ford about it. You want to be as nice as possible but yet get your point acroos to them. I would be furious also but expressing anger to them and demanding things dont usually help the matter.


How many days did they have it?

GT Newbie

They just had it overnight!
I left it there yesterday afternoon at about 2:30 and the boss said it would be ready either thursday late afternoon or at the latest friday morning.
I was pleasantly surprised when they called me this morning at 11:00 to tell me that it was ready...........

SaddleUp

Whoa!......all that driving in one day? Someone had a really good time in your car...........

NickSezz

I think 200 miles is ok to check an almost new trans... What if they drove it 10 miles and then gave it back, only for it to fail again while your driving? Ask them what the deal is....If they act like they don't know why there were so many miles put on, then I would worry. If they say its normal testing time then...it is what it is.

Drop Top 06

I'm pretty sure you live somewhere near me... which stealership was it? Downs?

ohnoesaz

If they only repaired a leak then they don't need 200 miles. All they need is 10 miles to get it fully heated then let it sit and see if it leaks. Someone obviously had a great time taking his nasty girlfriend out or something like that.