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02-25-2010, 02:28 PM | #23 | |
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02-25-2010, 02:55 PM | #25 |
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Braman messed up the paint on my car, scratched EVERY panel when i went to pick up my car... i pointed this out to the porter that drove my car around and he said he doesn't know anything, to speak to someone inside (it was 7pm mostly everyone was gone)... i grabbed the the first person which had a tie on and walked him outside and said listen up buddy, your dealership just scratched my brand new car that has not been washed a single time since i purchased it... he asked me when i purchased it (i said look at the paper tag... less than 30 days)... i said please note this on my file, i want your name, and i want you to put it on paper that i made this complaint, i will be back tomorrow... next day at 7am i was in the managers office waiting for him to arrive and i spoke him... they played dumb (he said oh we don't wash cars here, im confused... i told him to quiet down, walk with me outside and look at the damage his car washing guy did)... during this time i was very professional and very persistent and had a witness as well as documentation to the matter they had NO choice but to fix it... of course they just wax the car cause they don't know any better, well i had to pay Dominic Sheer (independent detailer) couple hundred bucks but they car is now in showroom condition again...
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02-25-2010, 02:55 PM | #26 |
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Thanks for all the comments and suggestions, I'm still waiting for them to call me back... they said they would get back to me by noon (its 4PM now). Anyways, I just hope that the person responsible talks when he's questioned, whoever he is. If they say "no, you are lying" I'll just keep climbing up the ladder to the next person in charge.
Its so frustrating, like I said I just got it 2 months ago and it was in perfect condition before I dropped it off at the dealer. |
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02-25-2010, 03:02 PM | #27 |
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I had the same happen to my car as it was serviced.
Passenger door got damaged, but I didn't notice it till 2 days later (since I don't use passenger door) SA totally denied doing the damage (ofcourse, what else is new). SM even lied to me saying they looked at security cam and saw nothing... but I know damage was done when car was test driven. I eventually call BMWNA to resolve the problem... and instead of coming to some kind of settlement, I get a call back from Service Department and they tell me "Don't bring your car here anymore, we are not going to service it" That's it. I had to fix the door myself. Dealer won, I lost. Since this dealer services over 200 cars every day, to them kicking me out was not any loss at all. Sad story... and I bought this '07 335i from them... Whatever happens, don't call BMWNA, it is a useless joke. They have no power over dealer (unless it is a warranty issue)... it is true BMWNA rep told me that herself. Instead, turn your case around into a positive one... there is no other way of winning with them. Stay away from BMW of Manhattan.
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02-25-2010, 03:23 PM | #28 |
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A walk around is always a good idea, but the dealership should be walking around the car with you, pen and pad in hand with a diagram of your car, marking out any damage on the vehicle prior to taking it in.... In fact, you should insist that they do so because like the OP said, it comes down to your word, against theirs.
This happened to me after a wash, after i asked them DIRECTLY, in store, NOT to wash it... it came back scratched to shit!!! They did offer to fix it, so that was a kind offer, but it was recommended that i shouldnt let in house detailers give it a shot...so i paid to have it done on my own. BMW wouldnt help me out with the costs. The sad thing is, you went with BMW for a reason...their customer service should be 5 star, just like their vehicles. I hope you get compensated. I hate being anal about my car, many think im too particular about it sometimes, but the truth is...nobody gives a shit about your car, other than you. so sometimes it means going that extra mile to ensure your vehicles safety |
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02-25-2010, 03:33 PM | #29 | |
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02-25-2010, 03:46 PM | #30 | |
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02-26-2010, 01:07 PM | #31 |
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02-26-2010, 05:00 PM | #32 | |
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02-26-2010, 05:29 PM | #33 | |
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02-26-2010, 06:00 PM | #34 |
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My dealer and I look over the car when I drop it off and we sign a form where we both agree where damage (if any) exists. When I pick my car up I look it over before leaving.
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02-26-2010, 07:19 PM | #36 |
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Unless you witnessed it happen and have adequate proof of it happening at the dealership, there's no way a dealer would believe/compensate for the damage... especially since you drove off the dealer lot before making the complaint. With that said, good luck and I hope your dealership practices excellent customer service.
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02-26-2010, 07:43 PM | #37 | |
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02-26-2010, 10:10 PM | #38 |
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03-08-2010, 03:15 PM | #39 |
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Update 3/8/10
Okay, so the Service Manager questioned the Tech that replaced the fuel pump and also talked to the kid that delivered the car to me that afternoon and none of them admitted to any of the damage on the car.
The service manager offered to pay 50% of the total cost of the repairs, I agreed making it clear that I was only agreeing because I wanted my car back! (It had been almost 2 weeks already). I wrote an email to the person above the Service Manager and I'm still waiting for a response. So... I got the car back today. I had to pay $300 for the alignment, wheel repair and side skirt paint. total was $600. I think I'm still going to write the general manager and maybe file a complain with the BBB. I just want to make it clear that I wasn't making it up and that they did damage my car and now I have a repaired wheel, painted sideskirt and $300 less on the bank. Anyways I am happy that I got the car back! Here is pic of it: |
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03-08-2010, 03:51 PM | #40 |
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That totally stinks that you had to even pay a penny. I feel your frustration. But, I guess in this case, where you couldn't prove beyond a reasonable doubt that it was their fault, $300 is not the end of the world. You got your car back and it's running fine and the skirts are like new. Still s*#ks, but could've been worse I guess (ie, you having to pay the full amount).
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03-08-2010, 07:37 PM | #41 |
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Unfortunately, yesterday I picked up my 2011 335i for a routine brake flush, wipers, and hvac filter. When I picked it up, everything looked ok. I got a quarter mile down the road and looked over at the passenger door panel, immediately notice a slice in the panel. I took it back and told the guy what happened, and also found 2 other places that were damaged inside. The car was also fairly clean when I dropped it off. I didn't ask them to wash it, and when I picked it up, there was a big greasy smear all over the passenger side of the windshield. I asked the guy why someone would have been in the passenger seat and he, of course, couldn't think of a reason. He then said that maybe they could repair the door panel. I told him that is not fair; I don't want a repaired panel when I didn't do the damage. The other two spots are less noticeable, but I just can not get over the fact that this stuff happens at a BMW dealership. One of the reasons I bought a BMW was so that I didn't have to deal with issues like this from dealerships of less expensive cars. Anyway, the SA said he'd talk to the manager and that it all sounds odd. I agreed. We'll see what happens tomorrow. |
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09-20-2012, 03:12 PM | #43 |
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If I remember right, whenever you take your car into BMW dealership, they do a walk-around your car and inspect for dents, and make you sign the paper. Did your dealership do that? If they did, then there's your proof. However, since you drove off and went home, did you take any picture of it? Since they closed, you could've taken a picture of the car and have the date/time watermark in the photo (it helps to some degree).
If you take it to court, you have the burden of proof. Make sure your story is consistent. Good luck! |
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09-20-2012, 03:18 PM | #44 | |
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