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TheHorse13 · 12-21-2013, 06:54 AM

Call the local media. When a reporter stands outside of their dealership and repeats this story to the community that supports their business, I bet their position will change.

Kevlar382 · 12-21-2013, 07:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Devryn17

EVERY dealer reacts this way when this kind of thing happens. EVERY dealer that does this gets blasted all over internet blogs. EVERY dealer that does this is found wrong in court, yet the CONTINUOUSLY do this. Contact Jalopnik and Autoblog. Contact GM. Hire a lawyer.

This would never happen at my dealer. This had nothing to do with your car being serviced, they weren't even open. Your car was stolen when they were responsible for it by some a$$ that worked for them. Press charges against the guy and sue the dealer for your loss.

mickmosh · 12-21-2013, 07:37 AM

Well damn service dept is closed today. Really want to call about getting ss serviced, 1st thing Monday morning now....

KARLOR · 12-21-2013, 07:47 AM

Wow, that's all I can say. I hope you get this resolved! I have been to that dealership several times to look and decided to buy closer to home in Salisbury. We too have an equinox and camaro. I would call WBOC and a lawyer!!

BriteCrawler · 12-21-2013, 07:57 AM

I'll be honest, I didn't believe a single word of this until their facebook page got deleted.

I'm still scratching my head as to why you don't have a lawyer involved. EVERY lawyer I know would chomp at the bit to take payment after settlement on this case, as it is 100% winnable and pretty much open and shut. You left your property in someone else's care where it was destroyed.

I also don't buy that you can't press charges. If not against the dealer, against the service writer. As you've mentioned, they don't have anything you signed waiving liability or implying they needed to test drive your car.

My lawyer gives free consultations. I can guarantee you some good ones in your state do too.

Source: I'm a small business owner. There's no way they're not liable.

Forgot to ask:
Did you own this car outright, or does someone have a lien on it? It's in their interest to get this resolved too.

PM "Chevrolet Customer Svc". I know for a fact they have made calls to dealerships on behalf of members on this board.

sloSS · 12-21-2013, 08:11 AM

As others have said, approach your local TV station that does consumer advocate stories.
Get an attorney, this should be a slam dunk (but we know nothing ever is as simple as it should be).
Sue both the dealer and the employee

AMCBimmer · 12-21-2013, 09:18 AM

This is interesting!

Midnight Rat · 12-21-2013, 09:42 AM

Done

1985airborne · 12-21-2013, 09:43 AM

I have to say you have handled this like an adult...Brother I would have went ape shit and used PTSD as my excuse...You seriously need to consult with an attorney and when you go to trial have the dealership pay for legal representation. This is definitely not a small claims court case so this will need to betaken up with the state because the value of your property. Please let us know what dealership this so we dont go to it...Hell maybe there should be a STICKY for shitty Dealerships...

2012-1822 · 12-21-2013, 10:07 AM

Did it last night

cdjnight · 12-21-2013, 10:07 AM

it would be a good time to start emailing them on their normal web site

2012-1822 · 12-21-2013, 10:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BriteCrawler

I'll be honest, I didn't believe a single word of this until their facebook page got deleted.

I dont know why, but glad you're on board now

Quote:

Originally Posted by BriteCrawler

Forgot to ask:
Did you own this car outright, or does someone have a lien on it? It's in their interest to get this resolved too.

That's a good point for the OP. If you owe on the car, then the bank might have interest here and they might be a little bigger heavy hitter than you. Plus, I'd definitely have my insurance company all over it, if you have a good insurance company that is. And lawyer

cdjnight · 12-21-2013, 10:15 AM

im amazed that they have already posted for a service writer job on their web site

scoticus.rex · 12-21-2013, 10:20 AM

Done

12-21-2013, 07:47 AM	#144
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12-21-2013, 09:43 AM	#149
1985airborne One Slow Automatic Drives: 2017 GS 2010 CAMARO SS Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: NC NJ NY DMV THE BAYAREA Posts: 877	I have to say you have handled this like an adult...Brother I would have went ape shit and used PTSD as my excuse...You seriously need to consult with an attorney and when you go to trial have the dealership pay for legal representation. This is definitely not a small claims court case so this will need to betaken up with the state because the value of your property. Please let us know what dealership this so we dont go to it...Hell maybe there should be a STICKY for shitty Dealerships... __________________ 650HP 2010 CAMARO SS 710HP 2017 GRAND SPORT

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12-21-2013, 06:54 AM	#141
TheHorse13 Drives: 2011 Black SS M6 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Harpers Ferry, WV Posts: 1,116	Call the local media. When a reporter stands outside of their dealership and repeats this story to the community that supports their business, I bet their position will change.

12-21-2013, 07:37 AM	#143
mickmosh Drives: 2018 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Melbourne Fl Posts: 57 View My Garage	Well damn service dept is closed today. Really want to call about getting ss serviced, 1st thing Monday morning now....

12-21-2013, 07:57 AM	#145
BriteCrawler Drives: 2014 ZL1 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Atlanta Posts: 183 View My Garage	I'll be honest, I didn't believe a single word of this until their facebook page got deleted. I'm still scratching my head as to why you don't have a lawyer involved. EVERY lawyer I know would chomp at the bit to take payment after settlement on this case, as it is 100% winnable and pretty much open and shut. You left your property in someone else's care where it was destroyed. I also don't buy that you can't press charges. If not against the dealer, against the service writer. As you've mentioned, they don't have anything you signed waiving liability or implying they needed to test drive your car. My lawyer gives free consultations. I can guarantee you some good ones in your state do too. Source: I'm a small business owner. There's no way they're not liable. Forgot to ask: Did you own this car outright, or does someone have a lien on it? It's in their interest to get this resolved too. PM "Chevrolet Customer Svc". I know for a fact they have made calls to dealerships on behalf of members on this board.

12-21-2013, 08:11 AM	#146
sloSS Drives: 2012 Camaro 1SS RS LS3 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Atlanta Posts: 254 View My Garage	As others have said, approach your local TV station that does consumer advocate stories. Get an attorney, this should be a slam dunk (but we know nothing ever is as simple as it should be). Sue both the dealer and the employee

12-21-2013, 09:42 AM	#148
Midnight Rat Drives: SS 1LE Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Texas Posts: 1,829	Done

12-21-2013, 10:07 AM	#151
cdjnight Drives: 2013 ZL1 A6 Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Council Bluffs, Iowa Posts: 266	it would be a good time to start emailing them on their normal web site

12-21-2013, 10:15 AM	#153
cdjnight Drives: 2013 ZL1 A6 Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Council Bluffs, Iowa Posts: 266	im amazed that they have already posted for a service writer job on their web site