Transmission shop wrecked my Charger

[THE STIG]

So I guess the guy who threw out the $800 figure is actually like the #2 guy there but I was led to believe (at least that's how it sounded) that those numbers were coming from the boss. This mourning I got a call from the boss but I work nights so I was asleep and missed the call but he left me a voicemail and assured me that he would "make this right". As for the 50\50 on the parts I'm only willing to cover the valance, my deck lid was perfectly fine and a replacement is completly on them as is anything else that they damaged. Since I already have a bumper, quarter panels, and rockers I wont make them pay for somthing I all ready have but if my quarters need replaced as a result of thier neglegance then I would expect them to cover the labor costs.

[Ghoste]

That sounds fair.

[69rtse4spd]

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[JB400]

Glad to hear it's working out.  Sounds like no one lost their cool.  I like honest people doing honest deals when there's a mishap.

[Mopar Nut]

I 2nd or 3rd that.

[JB400]

I 2nd or 3rd that.

Should just go ahead and put it into 4th and on into overdrive

[Fred]

I 2nd or 3rd that.

Should just go ahead and put it into 4th and on into overdrive

I'd try reverse.    You need to back it up a pace. 

[JB400]

I 2nd or 3rd that.

Should just go ahead and put it into 4th and on into overdrive

I'd try reverse.    You need to back it up a pace. 

You forgot to let up on the brake.

[Fred]

I 2nd or 3rd that.

Should just go ahead and put it into 4th and on into overdrive

I'd try reverse.    You need to back it up a pace. 

You forgot to let up on the brake.

That's because I'm stopping while I'm ahead.

[JB400]

I 2nd or 3rd that.

Should just go ahead and put it into 4th and on into overdrive

I'd try reverse.    You need to back it up a pace. 

You forgot to let up on the brake.

That's because I'm stopping while I'm ahead.

And that puts you behind then.

[Fred]

Sorry THE STIG, didn't mean to carjack your thread.

[JB400]

Sorry THE STIG, didn't mean to carjack your thread.

It happens.  I just wanted to throw in a joke. It got a little out of hand.  I'll be more careful next time

[THE STIG]

I think someone said "Glad it's all going to work out" well it's far from worked out I've been at work all weekend and the tranny shop has been closed. Just to reiterate, I called and spoke to someone at the shop on Thursday and he said I owe them $300 for the tranny work and the damage was $800 so he offered to let me come get the car and $500 and be done with it he also mentioned that they could "fix it there" I said no to the $500 I want my car fixed. The next the owner called me but I missed the call as I work nights and was asleep. He said he intends to "make this right" and call him back but I was in no mood to talk to him on Friday so I let it go. Today I'm goin to call an associate of my mom's who has a body shop but no longer works on old cars but I'll ask him to go check it out for me and that will hopefully do 2 things, 1. Give me a real idea of what needs to be fixed and how much it will cost and 2. Tell these clowns at the tranny shop I'm not playing around. I'm not looking for a total restoration here but I do want the damage they did fixed. My car may not win any trophys at any car shows but it is mine and they broke it therefore they should fix it.

[lukedukem]

10-4 on that, buddy.

[JB400]

Glad to hear your not going to just settle.  Keep us posted.

[Fred]

I think someone said "Glad it's all going to work out" well it's far from worked out I've been at work all weekend and the tranny shop has been closed. Just to reiterate, I called and spoke to someone at the shop on Thursday and he said I owe them $300 for the tranny work and the damage was $800 so he offered to let me come get the car and $500 and be done with it he also mentioned that they could "fix it there" I said no to the $500 I want my car fixed. The next the owner called me but I missed the call as I work nights and was asleep. He said he intends to "make this right" and call him back but I was in no mood to talk to him on Friday so I let it go. Today I'm goin to call an associate of my mom's who has a body shop but no longer works on old cars but I'll ask him to go check it out for me and that will hopefully do 2 things, 1. Give me a real idea of what needs to be fixed and how much it will cost and 2. Tell these clowns at the tranny shop I'm not playing around. I'm not looking for a total restoration here but I do want the damage they did fixed. My car may not win any trophys at any car shows but it is mine and they broke it therefore they should fix it.

Good on you. Stand your ground.  As you say they need to fix what they broke and it needs to be fixed properly..........no short cuts.

[THE STIG]

I called the body guy yesterday but he was to busy to go down there and look at it so in a few hours Im going to the tranny shop to get the car and take it to my body guy. The tranny shop still hasnt tried to reach me since last week so this may get interesting.

[Ghoste]

Fingers crossed for ya.  Good luck.

[Mopar Nut]

Take pictures of the damage and car at the shop, you never know.

[THE STIG]

I have a trunk lid available.  It is in pretty straight condition however there is some rust along the seem at the rear edge.  I'm open to offers.  Plus shipping from Alberta.

Randall

Do you have more pics of that lid?

[Fred]

Fingers crossed for ya.  Good luck.

x2

[Ghoste]

Any updates Stig?

[JB400]

Any updates Stig?

X2  How's the car and the settlement coming along?

[JB400]

 

[Hard Charger]

Make out a police report and get a estimate for the repair. This is the first step. Stop guessing.
You seem like you are being reasonable about things and he certainly is going to try to be.It is in his best interest to handle this quietly and between the 2 of you. You are the only one that can escalate things if not happy.

Truth is the shop is responsible for the damage. They know it. You have a opportunity to improve your car at a discounted rate. You cannot return it to the condition in which you brought it to that tranny shop, and probably would not if you had your choice. You may not have been looking to do this now but is the same as if you took the car out and totaled it. its still totaled and the payout would be depreciated on condition. (unless you have agreed value, then just go to the insurance agent right away and stop all this crap)

If the lose occurred in traffic it would not be as difficult. The shop is Negotiating with you.

Repair a Qtr, replace a valance and corners also means trunk floor and supports and maybe another qtr repair. i paid $9500 for that work 2 years ago, and that did not include paint.