Predict the damage? - Page 6

GTIanZ28 · 12-04-2016, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Ruebernard

I think you're moving in the right direction. Starting off on an irate foot is not going to help you. I always go at it from the "Help me understand" perspective. Like...."XYZ dealership, can you help me understand why my rocker panels look like this after bringing my car to your dealership for warranty work?" Give them your respect until they no longer deserve it. Be firm, but give them the opportunity to make it right. This happened to me a few years ago with a Volkswagen. EXACT same thing. I picked up the car for a routine oil change and on the way home I stopped for something. When I came out I noticed the rocker panels were effed up. I immediately called the service manager telling him I'm on my way back to the service department. The moment he looked at it he knew they screwed it bad. My car was in the shop for almost three weeks on their dime until it came back to my satisfaction.

Thank you so much for your response. I understand and this is kind of what I'm now expecting.

Someone earlier questioned what the recall was. It was in for water intrusion into the fan control module. They have to replace wiring.

mcintyre1969 · 12-05-2016, 10:26 AM

Was it just the one side? I too had this happen. They fixed it.

GTIanZ28 · 12-05-2016, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by mcintyre1969

Was it just the one side? I too had this happen. They fixed it.

It was all 4 corners of the car. How much was involved, repaired, replaced, and any idea of the cost?

I'm thinking at the very least they will have to replace the rocker panels + paint.

MattDinOC · 12-05-2016, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Wyndham

You have not seen what's underneath the car. No idea how far extended the lift arms are. None of us have...Not idea what pads (or not) were used.

If the car rests solely on the intended mounting points, albeit improperly...then yeah - the structure is probably fine. The body panels are f'd, and there's a chance the pinch welds might be rolled over...

If they used pads, but put them in the wrong spot underneath...then it could have buckled a portion of the unibody. We don't know the liklihood, but it IS a chance...

Agreed 100% on this assessment. Likely "only" body and paint work is needed, but no way to know for sure just from these pics.

Kudos to GTIanZ28 for spotting the damage and getting pics. I am going to print out these photos and keep them in my trunk along with the jack pads, making sure that any service writer understands what the jack pads are for and what they're in for if they lift it incorrectly.

GTIanZ28 · 12-05-2016, 06:23 PM

Just got a call from the dealership. They said that their body shop would fix any damage present and that they would call me when it's ready.

I told them that I did not want their body shop doing any work to my car - they can inspect it and advise. Told them that I would take the vehicle to my own body shop to assess whatever damage may have occurred.

activepat · 12-05-2016, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by GTIanZ28

Just got a call from the dealership. They said that their body shop would fix any damage present and that they would call me when it's ready.

I told them that I did not want their body shop doing any work to my car - they can inspect it and advise. Told them that I would take the vehicle to my own body shop to assess whatever damage may have occurred.

Good luck with that.....

Software Guy · 12-05-2016, 07:00 PM

When I was a Saab mechanic back in the 90's we had blocks of different sizes to fit under to prevent stuff like this. Most lifts also have adjustable feet to raise but it depends on how low the car sits.

There is NO excuse for the mechanic to do this except he is not trained. I don't care if it's a 2K car or a 200K car, you respect it. That's what I was taught as a mechanic.

Software Guy · 12-05-2016, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Stoner

They did a show on Cameros

What is a Cameros? Cuz I'm pretty damn sure I'm at Camaro6.com not Camero6.com

GTIanZ28 · 12-05-2016, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by activepat

Good luck with that.....

???

It's my car. They damaged it. Why can't I have my own estimate done at an unaffiliated shop?

*Mr. Wyndham* · 12-05-2016, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by GTIanZ28

???

It's my car. They damaged it. Why can't I have my own estimate done at an unaffiliated shop?

If you file through insurance, you can (depending on the State, I think).

If you opt to have them just pay for the repair bill - this will likely be an agreement you'll have to come to with the dealer. It may be that they wish to keep the repairs in house so it's cheaper for them.

BrandX · 12-05-2016, 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Husker67

To begin with........the ****ing jack points on this car SUCK. It is stupid ****ing design!

THIS!!!!!

Jeffro19 · 12-05-2016, 09:56 PM

Wow! that's ridiculous! I would be livid. Hope it gets fixed for you soon

16Panther · 12-05-2016, 11:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Wyndham

If you file through insurance, you can (depending on the State, I think).

If you opt to have them just pay for the repair bill - this will likely be an agreement you'll have to come to with the dealer. It may be that they wish to keep the repairs in house so it's cheaper for them.

Its his car and he can take it anywhere to have it estimated and repaired.

However, the dealership should make it easier to get it done with them if they have a body shop since it would be easier for them to eat the cost.

SkipNWis · 12-06-2016, 02:56 AM

Glad you have Pictures :( How many times does this happen and nobody knows ;( That's the scary part :( Like the Horror stories I have heard about dumbasses who don't know the GEN6 takes 10ot's of oil. <<

12-05-2016, 10:26 AM	#72
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GTIanZ28 Drives: 2016 V6 RS Camaro 6MT Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 1,102	Just got a call from the dealership. They said that their body shop would fix any damage present and that they would call me when it's ready. I told them that I did not want their body shop doing any work to my car - they can inspect it and advise. Told them that I would take the vehicle to my own body shop to assess whatever damage may have occurred. __________________ Summit White 2LT RS V6 ZN2 NPP m6 khalihari interior. Order placed 9/26/15 - Picked up 12/17/15!

12-05-2016, 07:00 PM	#77
Software Guy Drives: 2017 2SS, 2000 Trans Am Firehawk Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: upstate, NY Posts: 502	When I was a Saab mechanic back in the 90's we had blocks of different sizes to fit under to prevent stuff like this. Most lifts also have adjustable feet to raise but it depends on how low the car sits. There is NO excuse for the mechanic to do this except he is not trained. I don't care if it's a 2K car or a 200K car, you respect it. That's what I was taught as a mechanic. __________________ I am a sarcastic SOB.

12-05-2016, 09:56 PM	#82
Jeffro19 Drives: 2018 ZL1 6M, Silverado High Country Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Antonio, Tx Posts: 2,101	Wow! that's ridiculous! I would be livid. Hope it gets fixed for you soon __________________ Previous Camaro's - 2002 Z28 6 spd manual, T tops, Sebring Silver - 2010 2SS 6 spd manual, Cyber Gray Metallic Current Vehicles - 2018 ZL1 Red Hot 6 spd manual, Carbon Hood, Sunroof 2019 Silverado High Country, Daily Driver

12-06-2016, 02:56 AM	#84
SkipNWis Drives: 2016/SS Has had 4 Gen 5's Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Hudson,WI Posts: 939	Glad you have Pictures :( How many times does this happen and nobody knows ;( That's the scary part :( Like the Horror stories I have heard about dumbasses who don't know the GEN6 takes 10ot's of oil. << __________________ SnoWhite

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