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Think this GM service writer will be fired for this ?
http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=333504
On Sunday, December 15, 2013, my prized 2012 Camaro ZL1 took its last breath at 4:47 pm. The car was at the dealer in Georgetown, DE for paint issues (under warranty). It had been locked in the service bay over the weekend. On Sunday afternoon, an employee of the dealership (service writer) entered the locked building, removed the keys to my car from the service department, and went on a joyride. The car was totaled when he lost control and sheared off a telephone pole. The dealership informed my wife and I on Monday morning at 9:00 a.m. of our loss. Yes, they waited over 16 hours to tell us about our car. I am sure they discussed the incident with their attorneys prior to calling us. It is now Friday, the car has been officially totaled by the insurance company, and the dealership is telling us it is not their problem. They even refuse to provide my wife and I (and our insurance company) with their insurance information. I traded in my 2011 SS2 Camaro and sold my 1969 Camaro SS in pristine condition to buy the ZL1. I will never be able to afford another new ZL1, and basically I don't think I should have to be put in the position to have to buy a new one. We trusted the dealership to use vigilance while our car was in their possession. We can't even have charges pressed against their employee for theft because the car was not in OUR possession when stolen. Something about this whole thing just doesn't seem right. What would you do if this was your baby?
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Right now he has 53 pages of advise.
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oh I read about this, turns out the guy was offered 2 lower mileage, higher optioned cars of the same model year, he turned them down on the basis he deserved a new 2014 model.
why he deserves a brand new car to replace his 2 year old car I dont know. But I think the dealer went above and beyond what they had to do.
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I read they were not in as good of shape and two owner cars that had been damaged.
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Sounds like a "Catch 23 Position"
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That really sucks and that's why we buy insurance. The guy that cracked it up should be prosecuted but that does not mean you get more $$.
Anyone advising you to get a lawyer is either a lawyer or someone that watches too much TV. How do you to expect to get him paid? Getting awarded judgment with costs WILL NOT cover you real costs. You only going to get what your insurance company has you covered for. If you did not get the maximum coverage it's your own fault. The bonus is, this happened at a GM dealership. Try to convince your insurance co and GM to find you the same car. If not, take the best deal you can get. Then move on ... we love our cars ... but it's just a car. Remember, it could have been worse. At least nobody died or was crippled. No anybody famous that died in a joyride lately. Wonder what his family thinks this issue rates?
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Looks like the issue has been resolved, with a 2013 ZL1 on the way.
http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showpo...postcount=1318
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I enjoyed reading the OPs multiple comments in that one post. Per those comments looks like the dealership and personnel took a lot of heat for the misdeeds of one. Good to see the positive result for the OP owner to purchase a new ZL1. |
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Call me mean spirited or whatever, but I'd have laughed my butt off if the guy who crashed the car had ended up crippled. I think everything that employee owns should be sold and give the procedes to the Camaro's owner just for the hassle. I've been in a couple legal disputes in the past regarding the other party's financial responsibility and I would give the stress/hassle a higher dollar value than the actual physical damages.
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The car was in the dealship's safekeeping. They were and are responsible for any employees actions. But the owner should only get the same year replacement. I wonder if he's paying the difference in cost for 2012 to 2013.
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X2!
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This is not legal advise, do not rely on it.
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If I was the owner of the car in question... I would not accept a "used" car. People buy new cars for a reason....they don't want someone elses car...germs...filth...etc...
BTW - I've only purchased one new vehicle in my life.
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You're talking about a Camaro right?
I wonder if that 2012 camaro owner had worn, underinflated tires on the back. Great wrap-around tires huh. |
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