Bought some "New Take Offs" and theyre damaged

Jeanius · 03-29-2016, 02:27 PM

I bought some split spoke take offs from a dealer a couple hours from me.

He assured me they were not damaged, when I picked them up they were super dirty, I inspected one only because of time, and trusted their word. Stupid me...

Well I got them home, and just this morning got a chance to clean them up and there are various scratches on each wheel, also some indentations near each valve stem from them unmounting the tires.

Im not interested in working with the dealer, so im considering calling the credit card company I used and getting my money back.

What would you folks do? Am I being too critical?

Heres a few pics

Blazin383 · 03-29-2016, 02:35 PM

A pisser for sure, and most likely damaged during the dismounting process, but technically they are used wheels. I guess it depends on if you want to haul them all the way back to the dealership and fight the fight. Of course there's always the chance they'll just claim you damaged them after you left their place. Pretty much sucks!

I hate having wheels dismounted/mounted! Seems like no one is capable of doing it without at least some minor damage! I usually ask them to not use impact wrenches when they do mine! I also do a walk around with the rep and make them look at each wheel with me to verify there is no damage when they start.

ParkerAS · 03-29-2016, 02:40 PM

That would not be right of you to call the credit card company, and is against their policy in most cases. You can get your money back on fraudulent charges, which this is not. The easiest thing to do would be to call the dealer and ask for a refund if the scratches make the wheels no longer worth the price you paid. But I do not advise calling the credit card company as they are only liable to refund fraudulent charges.

Jeanius · 03-29-2016, 02:48 PM

Maybe im being too critical then, I was just thinking these bastards probably took these wheels off an LPO optioned car, kept them and then sold them to me for even more profit

Guess ill chalk it up

Modshack · 03-29-2016, 02:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jeanius

Maybe im being too critical then, I was just thinking these bastards probably took these wheels off an LPO optioned car, kept them and then sold them to me for even more profit

Guess ill chalk it up

Those can be easily touched up to be virtually invisible (by you).
If you're really anal about this hit the dealer up for some wheel refurb $$.
The mobile wheel guys in my area do awesome work for very little money.

Memphis43 · 03-29-2016, 03:08 PM

You could just get them powder coated for $50 a piece and they would be brand new and in the color you want.

Those look like minor scratches to me and being that they were on a used car not in bad shape at all.

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Glen e · 03-29-2016, 03:11 PM

listen to modshack, these are easily cleared up for $50 or so from a mobile wheel guy....

Thor142 · 03-29-2016, 04:41 PM

Did you get a good deal? If yes then fix them up and still be under what a new set costs. If not return them.

Thor142 · 03-29-2016, 04:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ParkerAS

That would not be right of you to call the credit card company, and is against their policy in most cases. You can get your money back on fraudulent charges, which this is not. The easiest thing to do would be to call the dealer and ask for a refund if the scratches make the wheels no longer worth the price you paid. But I do not advise calling the credit card company as they are only liable to refund fraudulent charges.

I wish this were true. The company I work for has been ripped off more than once by scumbags calling their CC company and getting the charges reversed. There's literally no recourse for us either.

SS 1LE · 03-29-2016, 04:53 PM

Hard to tell in pics, but a good orbital buffer may take those right out...

ParkerAS · 03-29-2016, 05:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thor142

I wish this were true. The company I work for has been ripped off more than once by scumbags calling their CC company and getting the charges reversed. There's literally no recourse for us either.

I said that assuming he's an honest man lol

laynlo15 · 03-29-2016, 05:42 PM

What did you have to pay for these take offs? I would contact the dealer with your concerns. If he is a reputable dealer he would offer to give your money back or at least a discount for the scratches. I'd try that first

03-29-2016, 02:27 PM	#1
Jeanius Drives: Blk/Blk 2018 Sierra SLT Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Golden State Posts: 2,925	Bought some "New Take Offs" and theyre damaged I bought some split spoke take offs from a dealer a couple hours from me. He assured me they were not damaged, when I picked them up they were super dirty, I inspected one only because of time, and trusted their word. Stupid me... Well I got them home, and just this morning got a chance to clean them up and there are various scratches on each wheel, also some indentations near each valve stem from them unmounting the tires. Im not interested in working with the dealer, so im considering calling the credit card company I used and getting my money back. What would you folks do? Am I being too critical? Heres a few pics __________________ SOLD: 2SS LS3 M6 - MGW - Dynatech LT's HF Cats - Magnaflow Street CB - ADM Race CAI - Pedders Xa Coilovers - Pfadt Sways TRADED: 2016 2SS M6

03-29-2016, 02:40 PM	#3
ParkerAS Drives: 2016 Summit White 2SS Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Arkansas Posts: 457	That would not be right of you to call the credit card company, and is against their policy in most cases. You can get your money back on fraudulent charges, which this is not. The easiest thing to do would be to call the dealer and ask for a refund if the scratches make the wheels no longer worth the price you paid. But I do not advise calling the credit card company as they are only liable to refund fraudulent charges. __________________ 2SS A8, SW, NPP, Black Hash Marks, 56V. Placed: 1/23/16 Built: 3/23/16 Delivered: 4/4/16

03-29-2016, 02:48 PM	#4
Jeanius Drives: Blk/Blk 2018 Sierra SLT Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Golden State Posts: 2,925	Maybe im being too critical then, I was just thinking these bastards probably took these wheels off an LPO optioned car, kept them and then sold them to me for even more profit Guess ill chalk it up __________________ SOLD: 2SS LS3 M6 - MGW - Dynatech LT's HF Cats - Magnaflow Street CB - ADM Race CAI - Pedders Xa Coilovers - Pfadt Sways TRADED: 2016 2SS M6

03-29-2016, 03:11 PM	#7
Glen e Retired from Car mfrs.... Drives: 2LT RS/HR-V Join Date: May 2013 Location: /Fort Lauderdale Posts: 10,044	listen to modshack, these are easily cleared up for $50 or so from a mobile wheel guy.... __________________ Glen CLICK HERE for detailing a new car: detailing for non detailers CLICK HERE for how to rinseless CLICK HERE for EASY wheel sealant Last edited by Glen e; 03-29-2016 at 04:46 PM.

03-29-2016, 02:35 PM	#2
Blazin383 Drives: 2016 SS Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Richland WA Posts: 451	A pisser for sure, and most likely damaged during the dismounting process, but technically they are used wheels. I guess it depends on if you want to haul them all the way back to the dealership and fight the fight. Of course there's always the chance they'll just claim you damaged them after you left their place. Pretty much sucks! I hate having wheels dismounted/mounted! Seems like no one is capable of doing it without at least some minor damage! I usually ask them to not use impact wrenches when they do mine! I also do a walk around with the rep and make them look at each wheel with me to verify there is no damage when they start.

03-29-2016, 03:08 PM	#6
Memphis43 Drives: Chevy Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Memphis, Tennessee Posts: 794	You could just get them powder coated for $50 a piece and they would be brand new and in the color you want. Those look like minor scratches to me and being that they were on a used car not in bad shape at all. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

03-29-2016, 04:41 PM	#8
Thor142 Drives: 2014 2LS (traded in) 2015 1SS 1LE Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: New York Posts: 2,132	Did you get a good deal? If yes then fix them up and still be under what a new set costs. If not return them.

03-29-2016, 04:53 PM	#10
SS 1LE マスタング = 遅い Drives: 2017 Chevrolet Camaro SS 1LE Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Florida Posts: 7,061	Hard to tell in pics, but a good orbital buffer may take those right out...

03-29-2016, 05:42 PM	#12
laynlo15 Drives: 2022 Lt1 A10 Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: clark, mo Posts: 8,882	What did you have to pay for these take offs? I would contact the dealer with your concerns. If he is a reputable dealer he would offer to give your money back or at least a discount for the scratches. I'd try that first

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