Body shop put 100 miles on my car!
03-08-2007, 12:48 AM
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Body shop put 100 miles on my car!
So I got my car back today after a month in the body shop.A neighbor backed into her while she was parked on the street in front of my house, denting the rear quarter panel. Her insurance paid for everything including a rental car so all was good in that respect. Also, the repairs look great.
However, when I picked her up I noticed the gas gauge was at 1/4 tank. I thought for sure I had filled it up right before the accident so I went back to my bank statements and sure enough, there is a $36 charge at Shell on the day of the accident.
So I'm fine with them test driving the car before returning it...but why does it take >1/2 a tank of gas to test drive a car? I called them back as soon as I had checked the records but it was after normal office hours so the person I spoke with said to call back in the a.m. so they could check their records, whatever that means.
I'm guessing I don't have a lot of legal recourse since I didn't take a picture of the mileage when I left it, but I'm wondering if anyone out there has any suggestions...other than never using that shop again and posting lots of complaints wherever I can find a place to submit reviews, that is.
However, when I picked her up I noticed the gas gauge was at 1/4 tank. I thought for sure I had filled it up right before the accident so I went back to my bank statements and sure enough, there is a $36 charge at Shell on the day of the accident.
So I'm fine with them test driving the car before returning it...but why does it take >1/2 a tank of gas to test drive a car? I called them back as soon as I had checked the records but it was after normal office hours so the person I spoke with said to call back in the a.m. so they could check their records, whatever that means.
I'm guessing I don't have a lot of legal recourse since I didn't take a picture of the mileage when I left it, but I'm wondering if anyone out there has any suggestions...other than never using that shop again and posting lots of complaints wherever I can find a place to submit reviews, that is.
03-08-2007, 01:07 AM
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RE: Body shop put 100 miles on my car!
Was it purely body work, or suspension etc. I mean they might have taken it out several times heard some noises or whatever then tried to fix them and such. 100+ miles does seem like a little bit much though.
03-08-2007, 01:14 AM
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RE: Body shop put 100 miles on my car!
Just the rear quarter panel and refinishing the door; suspension was fine and no structural damage.
I'm fine with moving her around the shop and a 10 - 20 mile test drive but yeah, >100 miles...that sounds like a joy ride to me.
I'm fine with moving her around the shop and a 10 - 20 mile test drive but yeah, >100 miles...that sounds like a joy ride to me.
03-08-2007, 01:19 AM
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RE: Body shop put 100 miles on my car!
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Maybe some ******* who works there siphoned out 4 or 5 gallons for his personal use. Most customers would probably never notice the discrepancy.
Maybe some ******* who works there siphoned out 4 or 5 gallons for his personal use. Most customers would probably never notice the discrepancy.
.... Your car was used for "break and lunch"
03-08-2007, 01:31 AM
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RE: Body shop put 100 miles on my car!
Images of Ferris Bueller's Day Off....
It PO's me but the car is running fine, I checked her over head-to-toe and everything seems good...just peeves me when someone abuses another person's property.
Maybe I can complain my way into a free detailing and a tank of gas.
It PO's me but the car is running fine, I checked her over head-to-toe and everything seems good...just peeves me when someone abuses another person's property.
Maybe I can complain my way into a free detailing and a tank of gas.
03-08-2007, 01:39 AM
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RE: Body shop put 100 miles on my car!
I ALWAYS remember my mileage whenever I drop off my ride...no matter what shop.
I once had to bring in my camaro...57 miles were put on the clock and the T-tops were unlocked (I ALWAYS locked them). I dont care what the heck they are doing to the car...you dont need 57miles!! I confronted the manager, and he was very apologetic...gave me a free oil service (which I waited for).
Also, if I ever take my car in for an oil change ( I usually do it myself) I put my initials on the filter. After the lube, I always take a quick look under...If I seemy initialsonthe filter, I know it wasnt changed.
I once had a manager insist that they changed the oil...I looked under the car, saw my usual orange Fram filter with my initials. I asked the manager what brand of filters they used...he said Purolater. I asked "well....why is there a Fram filter on?" He says..."Oh no...we dont use Fram at all. You must be mistaken." That makes me mad now, as any imbecile knows what a Fram filter looks like! I asked the manager to look under the car...and he sees the Fram. He has the ***** to say...Oh, we must have had that lying around. Then I question him about my initials which were on the filter. I then said that if he didnt change the oil right now, I was calling the police.
I then watched them change the oil...Purolater filter and all.
I once had to bring in my camaro...57 miles were put on the clock and the T-tops were unlocked (I ALWAYS locked them). I dont care what the heck they are doing to the car...you dont need 57miles!! I confronted the manager, and he was very apologetic...gave me a free oil service (which I waited for).
Also, if I ever take my car in for an oil change ( I usually do it myself) I put my initials on the filter. After the lube, I always take a quick look under...If I seemy initialsonthe filter, I know it wasnt changed.
I once had a manager insist that they changed the oil...I looked under the car, saw my usual orange Fram filter with my initials. I asked the manager what brand of filters they used...he said Purolater. I asked "well....why is there a Fram filter on?" He says..."Oh no...we dont use Fram at all. You must be mistaken." That makes me mad now, as any imbecile knows what a Fram filter looks like! I asked the manager to look under the car...and he sees the Fram. He has the ***** to say...Oh, we must have had that lying around. Then I question him about my initials which were on the filter. I then said that if he didnt change the oil right now, I was calling the police.
I then watched them change the oil...Purolater filter and all.
03-08-2007, 02:07 AM
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RE: Body shop put 100 miles on my car!
I hate to say it; but some body had some fun. no reason for 100 miles! i would go find out who work on your car; i would be SO PISSED. I remeber when i dropped off my 3kgt at a body shop. And that nite; a black 3kgt passed me and my mom doing well over 100. Just so happen we were 5 miles away from the shop. I stop by to find it still there...nice
but no way; 100 miles= JOY RIDE
but no way; 100 miles= JOY RIDE