Service Employee Driving Type R

[SoCalCivicSI]

The problem is when you sue someone you have to show how you were damaged.
If there's no proof of damage theres no case.
You would need a clutch expert to testify that the way the car was driven damaged the clutch and what dollar amount it cost you......hard to prove.

Whenever I take my car in for service ANYWHERE I always do a walk around the car with the service writer and make him note that there's no damage or note any damage that is present.......AND I note the mileage when I drop it off.
If when I pick it up it's more than a couple mile test drive then I can complain.

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[d1zguy]

You're getting railed, but you have a point. Sort of. I would say that there is a middle ground between fixing everything yourself and "dealing with it." You can develop a close relationship with a mechanic. You can watch your car while it's being serviced and insist on going along for any test drives.

Eh, I'm used to it. I don't sweat it. I just fix and do my own work or pay for it and if something happens just let it go. Going litigious route will cost more time and headache at my expense than the car is worth.

And yes that is what I mean't but people always take the worse case scenario. I already have a independent mechanic (Race Shop) that does all work I am not willing to do and or lazy about it and never rely on warranty unless it involved full engine or trans replacement. Most of the easy stuff I just take care of myself or take to independent race shop I trust.

 

[d1zguy]

Sorry man, but you're kind of out of line here. First of all it's not just a car. To a lot of people it's a huge investment. As far as people doing all their own work, that sounds good in theory but sometimes real life gets in the way. Some people aren't mechanically inclined. Some are elderly or have injuries that prevent them from doing their own work. Those people shouldn't have to just "deal with it" when a dealer fucks up.

The bottom line in the OP's situation is that people at the dealership used his car for a joyride and potentially did some damage. That's inexcusable, unprofessional and frankly, a real crock of shit.

That's a different take and you are entitled to it. However, I must add cars are not investments if it's considered a burden it's a liability.

 

[slowride]

Can you do your own safety recall?

 

[02SilverSiHB]

Hello guys,

I joined to share this video. This is my car. I posted this on a facebook group and thought I should with everyone else as well. I got a lot of response on facebook.

I took my car to get the hardness recall upgrade done. Got curious and went over my dashcam video and found the most disturbing stuff.

What are your thoughts

I take it you had to remove the video...they pay you some good $$$$

 

[Ladyluck]

I take it you had to remove the video...they pay you some good $$$$

Page 4, OP stated why he removed the video, it was at the recommendation of a lawyer for now, not because Honda paid him anything.

 

[02SilverSiHB]

Page 4, OP stated why he removed the video, it was at the recommendation of a lawyer for now, not because Honda paid him anything.

Ah missed that. Definitely a good idea

 

[garoto]

All the video can do is help you know not to go there ever again. Or to any dealer unless necessary.

Maybe you can sue the girl personally.

 

[Wraith]

Can you do your own safety recall?

No. A dealership has to perform any safety recall, regardless of make.

 

[RedGiant217]

Hope this all works out for the OP.

I see a lot of people in here going way over the top. I saw the video last week and there was probably damage to the clutch but nothing else. Nothing warranting a new car by any means...

 

[lockednloaded]

Any news?

 

[EnjoyDriving]

here is a similar case with a vette

https://jalopnik.com/dealership-takes-customers-corvette-on-90-mph-joyride-1830339251

 

[Severedninja]

Did anyone download the video? I know I should have when I saw it. This person obviously couldn't drive a stick. they just sat there on redline for maybe longer than a minute. no exaggeration. that poor tranny and engine... smh

 

[erbee]

I dropped off my car a few times at a dealer . My dash cam is clearly visible with audio reminders turn up also wires dangling around . So they knew it was running .

 

[aegeanbluecivic]

Curious on any new development with this? Or just staying low letting the back end take care of business?

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