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CamaroSkooter · 03-07-2016, 04:28 PM

So, my girlfriend drives a 2006 Saturn Ion Redline. It has the same 2.0L supercharged LSJ engine as the Cobalt SS from that year.

She needed to get an alignment done, so yesterday (Sunday) she took it down to Brake Check to get it done. I guess they were pretty busy because she waited a decent amount of time, but when they pulled the vehicle in, the tech working on her car popped her hood and started taking pictures of her engine bay.

He didn't bother asking her if it was okay first. She asked the manager behind the desk to tell him if he wants to talk to her about her car, that's fine, but to please delete the photos because he did not bother to ask permission beforehand and she had no idea whether his photos were going to show her license plate or not. The tech was told, and smirked about it, but the manager brushed it off like it's not a big deal and told her that the tech claimed he was just going to send the photo to a friend.

So, she got rather upset, told them to pull her car out of the bay and she would take her car somewhere else because they obviously don't care about their customers' wishes. So they did, and she left...very pissed off.

When she got back home, she looked around on facebook, and sure enough, the tech not only kept the photos, but posted them to a local facebook group with the comment/caption, "When did Saturn ions get superchargers" (see attached screenshot below)

Fortunately the photos do not show her license plate, and do not have any part of the VIN visible or any significant identifying features visible, but we both consider this to be incredibly rude and unprofessional.

Granted, I (we) fully understand that out in public, but your VIN and your license plate are in full view of anyone who wishes to look, but in this particular case, the photos taken are in plain view of the owner without consent and were still disseminated without permission specifically after they were asked to be deleted.

For all this tech knows, my girlfriend might have a psycho ex or a crazy stalker trolling online social media to figure out where she's been and/or lives to make her life hell. And in some certain professions, any kind of personal info that gets out can have a negative impact on their job and/or business.

So, what do y'all think? Has my girlfriend overreacted or do you think she's justified in being upset about this person's behavior?

(P.S. - I added another screenshot where some prick, probably a friend of the tech, made a wise-crack about how it's just a Saturn and she should be flattered. These are the kinds of elitist "car guys" I find the most annoying in the group. Maybe it is "just" a Saturn, but it still has his friend intrigued, doesn't it?)

Retro69 · 03-07-2016, 04:53 PM

I would take it up with the area/regional manager.

CamaroSkooter · 03-07-2016, 05:09 PM

She already contacted Brake Check corporate and it sounds like the most that's going to happen is the tech is going to get talked to. Slap on the wrist.

Not surprised, really, but I just cant believe it wouldn't be common sense to go ask the owner beforehand if it would be okay to take a photo. I mean, I would be more than somewhat upset if someone did that with my Blazer too, let alone my Camaro.

Just an odd experience...

And I wonder if it kind of adds to the whole "girls don't know anything about cars" stereotype. Maybe this tech thought she wouldn't be knowledgeable about why her car is supercharged just because she's female? Who knows...

Redrocker1958 · 03-07-2016, 05:20 PM

To much Facebook imo

Shawno72 · 03-07-2016, 05:22 PM

Well now you've added her pic to more social media.

camaro-dreamer · 03-07-2016, 05:52 PM

In my opinion, your girlfriend has overreacted. There are no identifying features on the picture you posted. If your girlfriend had concerns over someone finding out it was her car, then she would not have identified it as her car on Facebook.

huggercamaro21 · 03-07-2016, 06:03 PM

Overreacting.

SlingShot · 03-07-2016, 06:08 PM

IMO she is way overreacting, in fact she should be more embarrassed by the condition of her engine bay.

People need to lighten up !!! There are much more important things in life to be concerned about.

Tmick5jr · 03-07-2016, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by huggercamaro21

Overreacting.

+100

like really.. whats the big deal if he had a picture of your license plate. anyone can do that at any time without you knowing. the car is always out in public. And who cares if he has a picture of your cars engine? people take pictures of my car all the time and i don't spaz out. i can understand why the employee smirked

Gary24 · 03-07-2016, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by CamaroSkooter

She already contacted Brake Check corporate and it sounds like the most that's going to happen is the tech is going to get talked to. Slap on the wrist.

Not surprised, really, but I just cant believe it wouldn't be common sense to go ask the owner beforehand if it would be okay to take a photo. I mean, I would be more than somewhat upset if someone did that with my Blazer too, let alone my Camaro.

Just an odd experience...

And I wonder if it kind of adds to the whole "girls don't know anything about cars" stereotype. Maybe this tech thought she wouldn't be knowledgeable about why her car is supercharged just because she's female? Who knows...

So you would like this "sexist" worker to be fired? That would make you happy?

motorhead · 03-07-2016, 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Shawno72

Well now you've added her pic to more social media.

That was going to be my first reply. Also, big time overaction. Who cares if someone takes pics of your motor? You hiding drugs or something under?

I've had many people take pics of cars I've owned and do own including techs. WGAF?

Shawno72 · 03-07-2016, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by motorhead

That was going to be my first reply. Also, big time overaction. Who cares if someone takes pics of your motor? You hiding drugs or something under?

I've had many people take pics of cars I've owned and do own including techs. WGAF?

To me, and maybe I'm wrong, it seems to have been an issue with they disrespected her buy not obeying her commands. I think a lot of us have been there. I know I have. It's a pee pee contest and she lost. Time to just step back and take a deep breath and get over it. It's a pic of her engine. Had she not seen the tech take the pic would her have come crashing down? Probably not. Not much you can really do at this point but to just let it go or it will eat you up. Personally I'd be like "would you like me in the pic as well?" I really would be proud that someone even took an interest in all my hard work but then again I'm a man and think people taking pics of cars is normal, that's why they sell calendars right? Lol

clashley1976 · 03-07-2016, 07:13 PM

Overreacting. If you don't want your car photographed, keep the garage door closed.

1Canuck · 03-07-2016, 07:24 PM

I don't understand. you posted a clip of facebook where it is your girlfriend in the middle of a conversation about it is then told by Jaydee it is a shit car.
I do not do facebook, is a conversation open to the public or is Jaydee a contact or whatever they are called in facebook

EDIT: yes she is over reeacting

03-07-2016, 04:28 PM	#1
CamaroSkooter Retarded One-Legged Owl Drives: 2010 Black Camaro 2SS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 9,745	My girlfriend is freaking out. Is she wrong? So, my girlfriend drives a 2006 Saturn Ion Redline. It has the same 2.0L supercharged LSJ engine as the Cobalt SS from that year. She needed to get an alignment done, so yesterday (Sunday) she took it down to Brake Check to get it done. I guess they were pretty busy because she waited a decent amount of time, but when they pulled the vehicle in, the tech working on her car popped her hood and started taking pictures of her engine bay. He didn't bother asking her if it was okay first. She asked the manager behind the desk to tell him if he wants to talk to her about her car, that's fine, but to please delete the photos because he did not bother to ask permission beforehand and she had no idea whether his photos were going to show her license plate or not. The tech was told, and smirked about it, but the manager brushed it off like it's not a big deal and told her that the tech claimed he was just going to send the photo to a friend. So, she got rather upset, told them to pull her car out of the bay and she would take her car somewhere else because they obviously don't care about their customers' wishes. So they did, and she left...very pissed off. When she got back home, she looked around on facebook, and sure enough, the tech not only kept the photos, but posted them to a local facebook group with the comment/caption, "When did Saturn ions get superchargers" (see attached screenshot below) Fortunately the photos do not show her license plate, and do not have any part of the VIN visible or any significant identifying features visible, but we both consider this to be incredibly rude and unprofessional. Granted, I (we) fully understand that out in public, but your VIN and your license plate are in full view of anyone who wishes to look, but in this particular case, the photos taken are in plain view of the owner without consent and were still disseminated without permission specifically after they were asked to be deleted. For all this tech knows, my girlfriend might have a psycho ex or a crazy stalker trolling online social media to figure out where she's been and/or lives to make her life hell. And in some certain professions, any kind of personal info that gets out can have a negative impact on their job and/or business. So, what do y'all think? Has my girlfriend overreacted or do you think she's justified in being upset about this person's behavior? (P.S. - I added another screenshot where some prick, probably a friend of the tech, made a wise-crack about how it's just a Saturn and she should be flattered. These are the kinds of elitist "car guys" I find the most annoying in the group. Maybe it is "just" a Saturn, but it still has his friend intrigued, doesn't it?) Attached Images __________________ My VIN = 2G1FK1EJ9A9105017 Build Date: 04-23-2009 according to: http://www.compnine.com/vid.php

03-07-2016, 04:53 PM	#2
Retro69 Drives: 2018 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Morgan, UT Posts: 1,359	I would take it up with the area/regional manager. __________________

03-07-2016, 05:09 PM	#3
CamaroSkooter Retarded One-Legged Owl Drives: 2010 Black Camaro 2SS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 9,745	She already contacted Brake Check corporate and it sounds like the most that's going to happen is the tech is going to get talked to. Slap on the wrist. Not surprised, really, but I just cant believe it wouldn't be common sense to go ask the owner beforehand if it would be okay to take a photo. I mean, I would be more than somewhat upset if someone did that with my Blazer too, let alone my Camaro. Just an odd experience... And I wonder if it kind of adds to the whole "girls don't know anything about cars" stereotype. Maybe this tech thought she wouldn't be knowledgeable about why her car is supercharged just because she's female? Who knows... __________________ My VIN = 2G1FK1EJ9A9105017 Build Date: 04-23-2009 according to: http://www.compnine.com/vid.php

03-07-2016, 05:20 PM	#4
Redrocker1958 Obsessive camaro disorder Drives: 2010 2ss/rs Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: USA. Posts: 943 View My Garage	To much Facebook imo __________________ 2010 2ss/rs

03-07-2016, 05:22 PM	#5
Shawno72 Drives: 2015 Black 2LT RS M6 Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Cali Posts: 2,033	Well now you've added her pic to more social media. __________________ Overkill tune/E85/80mm•CAI cold air intake w/my custom maf tube•Apex air scoop•JacFab ported intake/Extendolater•Vitesse•EE EX2 catch can•Innovate wideband•ARH HFC's•NPP exhaust•11386 xpipe•Brembos/cross drilled/slotted rotors•SS M/C•Pfadt 1.25 springs•1LE struts/sways/strut tower brace•BMR diff bush, trail arms/bush, adj toe links•My custom Tunnel brace•Hurst short throw shifter•JDP stage 1 clutch res•1LE steering wheel, shift boot•ZL1 rear diffuser/splash guards•GM splitter•Z/28 grille/flowtie/spoiler/wheels•GM performance pedals•"Chevrolet" door sills•10" Kicker sub•BigWorm overlays

03-07-2016, 05:52 PM	#6
camaro-dreamer Drives: 2013 Porsche 981S Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: TN Posts: 329	In my opinion, your girlfriend has overreacted. There are no identifying features on the picture you posted. If your girlfriend had concerns over someone finding out it was her car, then she would not have identified it as her car on Facebook.

03-07-2016, 06:03 PM	#7
huggercamaro21 Sales Manager for Chevy Drives: Tahoe RST Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: DFW, Texas Posts: 1,313	Overreacting. __________________ 2016 2SS Nightfall Grey Metallic, Adrenaline Red interior, auto, NPP, MRC, and Nav. Killed 06/23/2016 #2 2016 Red Hot 2SS, A8, NPP, MRC, Nav, and Sunroof. VIN #115750

03-07-2016, 06:08 PM	#8
SlingShot Drives: 2012 ZL1 - #670 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Seminole, Fl. Posts: 8,009	IMO she is way overreacting, in fact she should be more embarrassed by the condition of her engine bay. People need to lighten up !!! There are much more important things in life to be concerned about. __________________

03-07-2016, 07:13 PM	#13
clashley1976 Drives: 2011 Camaro 2LT RS M6 Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Albany, GA Posts: 399 View My Garage	Overreacting. If you don't want your car photographed, keep the garage door closed. __________________ -Cameron Lashley Albany, GA 2011 Camaro 2LT/RS 3.6L M6 Summit White w/silver rally stripes CAI intake, VTC, VMax PTB, VMax Iceolator, Apex intake scoop, Roto-Fab washer bottle relocate Build Journal: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=419992 .

03-07-2016, 07:24 PM	#14
1Canuck Drives: 2014 2LT RS Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Canada Posts: 256	I don't understand. you posted a clip of facebook where it is your girlfriend in the middle of a conversation about it is then told by Jaydee it is a shit car. I do not do facebook, is a conversation open to the public or is Jaydee a contact or whatever they are called in facebook EDIT: yes she is over reeacting