How can I prevent car rape?
05-23-2010, 08:06 PM
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i can tell you first hand that people can mess stuff up driving a car ten feet. My brother worked at one of the car washes where they pull your car around for you. they actually think its funny to try and get the cars sideways. i saw one pulling my 05 around hit the damn metal guide rail so hard with my car that eh front wheel came off the ground. He drove the frame up it because he dumped the clutch six feet from the damn entrance to the wash and went sideways. i was beyond pissed but thankfully it didn't break anything. That was the last time anyone but me washed my car or drove it.
OP, really he shouldn't have to move the car at all. We have a mobile detailing place come out on some of ours when we are either shorthanded or they are exceptionally dirty and we don't want to mess with it. We just park it where they can get to it easily and we keep the keys since it is a customers vehicle and we would be responsible for any **** ups they do. It is what I would do, just park it where he doesn't have to move it at all, and take the keys with you.
05-24-2010, 12:23 AM
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05-24-2010, 12:57 AM
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If you don't feel confident in doing it, I would save up some money and have a professional do it or someone you really trust. This way you won't have to worry about your car and it will turn out great!
05-24-2010, 01:04 AM
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05-24-2010, 01:17 AM
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05-24-2010, 01:12 PM
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05-25-2010, 01:51 AM
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i can tell you first hand that people can mess stuff up driving a car ten feet. My brother worked at one of the car washes where they pull your car around for you. they actually think its funny to try and get the cars sideways. i saw one pulling my 05 around hit the damn metal guide rail so hard with my car that eh front wheel came off the ground. He drove the frame up it because he dumped the clutch six feet from the damn entrance to the wash and went sideways. i was beyond pissed but thankfully it didn't break anything. That was the last time anyone but me washed my car or drove it.
Anyway, moral of the story: your brand new car has been beaten on.