Dodge Dealer dmage to my Viper
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vancouver-gts
Viper Owner
If the dealership can prove it in court than my7vette is SOL. Sad scenario really.
YellowViperSRT10
Enthusiast
I myself, and I suppose Arrigo were lucky. The reason I brought my yellow Viper to Arrigo was when it sold, the customer buying it in Canada said before he sends the funds he wanted it inspected by a Dodge dealer. I brought it there, they inspected it, must have put it on a lift etc.... They then called the Customer in Canada and told him all is well. The customer wired me the funds that afternoon. He then scheduled for his Auto transport to pick it up in 2 days. That night with the car in my garage, i was cleaning it with quick detailer preparing the car for him, and when i got to the side sill on my knees, i saw it was crushed in and left a 3-4 inch hole right in front of the exhaust. Clearly this was done by them placing the lift in the incorrect spot on that side. Evidence is also clear of that because the black paint area by the exhaust, at the bottom had yellow paint scuffed on on it from what is usually the arms of the lift that are painted yellow and scrapped on the side while pushing the front of it in. I immediately called the customer and said I have bad news...... I told him the story, and coincidentally, he said he owns a body shop and he does not want to hold up his auto transport to Canada anymore since it would clearly not be fixed in 2 days if I had to go threw the dealer and fight with them. The customer asked for a picture, i sent it, and he said he will fix it on his own. So this is where i feel I got lucky and so did Arrigo. I personally would never bring my Viper to Arrigo again. Maybe a Ram or caravan, but not a Viper.
Oh and FYI, I do not even know whats going on here, I did not have time to read this entire thread.
Ray W
Enthusiast
Is the Florida legal system taking the week off ? The OP wanted our attention and with over 5000 hits,you have it. I'll just check back from time to time for a update.
VicTxV10
Enthusiast
Lance...any updates???
cfiiman
Viper Owner
SCSViper
Viper Owner
TowDawg
Enthusiast
Damn Lance. I was believing your story when you first posted. I've seen it happen to mine and friends cars at the shop, valet, etc. Only ONCE did anyone step up and tell me about it immediately before I could even notice it. The restaurant / valet service had it fixed immediately by the shop of my choice and the shop billed them directly for it. It wasn't major damage, just scraped the front over a curb when turning around to back the car in at the front of the restaurant, but they handled it quickly and without argument or negotiations. Obviously I have no problems with that restaurant and still frequent it when I'm town there. People make mistakes. If you step up and handle those mistakes, I will respect you for that.
I have had a bad experience at a dealership that will NEVER see me again. I ended up getting it settled with them, but the fight was amazing.
When you came on here, I immediately jumped on your side, and in this case, that me look like a ******* now. You come roaring on here all fired up about it, but then you disappear into thin air after someone points out some things that might discredit your story.
We've heard some both sides now and the truth is probably somewhere in the middle.
BUT, with your disappearing act, it's looking more and more like you were just trying to scam some free work from the dealership.
I hope I'm wrong, but you need to step back in here and dispute the new claims or consider yourself labeled "that guy" or better yet "Lance".
I have had a bad experience at a dealership that will NEVER see me again. I ended up getting it settled with them, but the fight was amazing.
When you came on here, I immediately jumped on your side, and in this case, that me look like a ******* now. You come roaring on here all fired up about it, but then you disappear into thin air after someone points out some things that might discredit your story.
We've heard some both sides now and the truth is probably somewhere in the middle.
BUT, with your disappearing act, it's looking more and more like you were just trying to scam some free work from the dealership.
I hope I'm wrong, but you need to step back in here and dispute the new claims or consider yourself labeled "that guy" or better yet "Lance".
Ray W
Enthusiast
Tomorrow starts another week. How's that law suit coming ?
cfiiman
Viper Owner
I wondered where this thread went....
ulllose
Viper Owner
Ok just finished reading the soap opera.............
One thing I did notice that huck stated that there was previous damage to the front bumper back in october and was documented. What type of damage? Ive had mine in for service a few times and there are a few scrapes under the front bumper cover (from previous owner...*******
) and they always state damage to front of bumper cover,,,,and I always agree. But a hole???
Sounds to me that if this was not documented when customer dropped off vehicle and now is there, well sorry dealership. The owner could have done this on his way to dealership by hitting something in road???? who knows but maybe he did do it and just didnt realize he caused the damage. Same can be said with the tech. Either way in my opinion if the dealership did not document a huge ******** in the car during a walk around (granted if it can be seen from ground level) then i would be blaming the dealership also.
Mistakes happen, the OP could have done this somehow and never noticed until he was picking up his car and looking for any evidence of scratches, etc.
One thing I did notice that huck stated that there was previous damage to the front bumper back in october and was documented. What type of damage? Ive had mine in for service a few times and there are a few scrapes under the front bumper cover (from previous owner...*******
) and they always state damage to front of bumper cover,,,,and I always agree. But a hole???Sounds to me that if this was not documented when customer dropped off vehicle and now is there, well sorry dealership. The owner could have done this on his way to dealership by hitting something in road???? who knows but maybe he did do it and just didnt realize he caused the damage. Same can be said with the tech. Either way in my opinion if the dealership did not document a huge ******** in the car during a walk around (granted if it can be seen from ground level) then i would be blaming the dealership also.
Mistakes happen, the OP could have done this somehow and never noticed until he was picking up his car and looking for any evidence of scratches, etc.
ulllose
Viper Owner
Also he may Be a outstanding viper tech but a sorry a$$ driver
Sellshomesdrivesviper
Enthusiast
Lance II or Lance too
Black Moon
Enthusiast
Kind of like Tweester who never came back to explain anything. Maybe this guy is Tweester II AKA Lance II
cfiiman
Viper Owner
Ok, I got to ask, who was the first "Lance", a link to some posts would be nice, I got to know lol :lol:
cfiiman
Viper Owner
All I can say is....LOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOL
Thanks Plum for posting that, there were so many spin off thread forums it would take days to get through, but the original call out on this forum was pricless......Dude got seriously owned
Chrissss
Viper Owner
I don't think anyone HAS to come on here to prove anything to your or I. Granted it's unfortunate that a party had to air their claim and make accusations on this forum, regardless of whether they are valid or not. Neither your nor I know who is in the right here. It needs to be adjudicated in court, which it sounds as if it is headed. There, hopefully, it will be decided by facts and figures, not here by court of opinion.
TowDawg
Enthusiast
If you are going to come on here and spew it all over the place and slam a dealership (or anybody), then you need to back up what you say. It looks as if he thought he would come on here and bad mouth a dealership, but then got called out by the service writer who refuted his story and cited reasons why. The OP hasn't responded since then, but has been on the site. Sounds like he got busted.
I did say that we have heard both sides, and the truth is probably somewhere in the middle. It just looks shady to start a bashing thread and then disappear as soon as the other side refutes your statements. It could be because his lawyer told him not to respond, but most people will at least say that, and not just bail.
I did say that we have heard both sides, and the truth is probably somewhere in the middle. It just looks shady to start a bashing thread and then disappear as soon as the other side refutes your statements. It could be because his lawyer told him not to respond, but most people will at least say that, and not just bail.
Ricksnake1
Enthusiast
Maybe lot link has taken Lance back? The old guys will get this!
