Paradoxx Colossal Member Member 5,049 Member For: 20y 8m 17d Gender: Male Location: Perth, WA Posted 23/01/06 02:45 PM Share Posted 23/01/06 02:45 PM Had my car at the dealer last friday (over a week ago) for the 60000 service... no real dramas except they couldnt complete everything I asked.Driving from the airport on thursday night, just going past the casino, I put my foot down and the engine feels like it is slowing the car down. What the??? I take my foot off and I appear to coast alright, but I put my foot back on the accelerator and it slows it down more!!! Then the dash beeps at me... engine warning light, I put my foot on the clutch and the revs drop to zero... dead as 10 very dead things. I managed to pull over safely, had a look under the bonnet for obvious things... oil/water everywhere... drips... nothing visible. Everything looks normal. Start the car, has been going ever since.Today, parked at the beach, I turned to leave and notice the car next to me has the rear drivers side door resting on my rear passenger door... the little girl closes the door and I notice a nice bit of creative panel beating on my car... father inspects, assumes I am not looking at him and proceeds to get in his car to leave. While he is getting in his car I confront him and explain to him the reasons for not leaving the car park at this time, and get his details... another pain in the ass for me! Just got a quote today to fix it... $400 at least I'm just glad I caught him... when I said look at the damage you have just done he was like... "what do you mean?" To top off the day, while getting a quote the panel beater goes to open the bonnet to check the paint code, but it doesnt pop. WTF?! Looks like I have a broken bonnet release also Hopefully if bad things come in threes, I got off lightly. But what if the worst is yet to come?? I still have to visit the dealer next week for the rest of the friggin warranty work./end rant Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/22863-bad-things-come-in-threes-too/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbr79 Member 280 Member For: 20y 10m 8d Posted 23/01/06 02:54 PM Share Posted 23/01/06 02:54 PM Another case of parents not teaching their KIDS the art of "RESPECTING OTHER PEOPLES PROPERTY".sORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR MISFORTUNES. Its the inconvienences that go with it all that make it hard to bare! Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/22863-bad-things-come-in-threes-too/#findComment-338933 Share on other sites More sharing options...
2fardown Member 526 Member For: 19y 11m 29d Gender: Male Location: Brisbane Posted 23/01/06 10:19 PM Share Posted 23/01/06 10:19 PM I feel for you mate. That's not good at all.What is the go with the damn bonnet release on these cars? Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/22863-bad-things-come-in-threes-too/#findComment-338970 Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbomuz Member 209 Member For: 19y 11m 28d Location: Canberra Posted 23/01/06 10:35 PM Share Posted 23/01/06 10:35 PM XXXR6T said: Today, parked at the beach, I turned to leave and notice the car next to me has the rear drivers side door resting on my rear passenger door... the little girl closes the door and I notice a nice bit of creative panel beating on my car... father inspects, assumes I am not looking at him and proceeds to get in his car to leave. While he is getting in his car I confront him and explain to him the reasons for not leaving the car park at this time, and get his details... another pain in the ass for me! Just got a quote today to fix it... $400 at least I'm just glad I caught him... when I said look at the damage you have just done he was like... "what do you mean?" /end rant<{POST_SNAPBACK}>That's why I have the kiddy locks on the rear doors all the time. I certainly don't want a $400 lesson in respecting other peoples car. Lucky you caught him before he did a runner.Muz Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/22863-bad-things-come-in-threes-too/#findComment-338973 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paradoxx Colossal Member Member 5,049 Member For: 20y 8m 17d Gender: Male Location: Perth, WA Posted 23/01/06 11:09 PM Author Share Posted 23/01/06 11:09 PM Well it was as they were getting in to the car... its simply a case of a thoughtless child not educated to beware of surroundings, and unobservant parents not thinking about the consequences.Every time I look at that side of my car I almost cry Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/22863-bad-things-come-in-threes-too/#findComment-338979 Share on other sites More sharing options...
God666 Complete Bastard Donating Members 1,123 Member For: 21y 5m 7d Gender: Male Location: Sydney Posted 24/01/06 12:00 AM Share Posted 24/01/06 12:00 AM So did 'said moron father' offer to fork out the cash or accept responsibility? .... and fork over the cash there and then?I find that if the offending party ignores your letters demanding payment, you simply change stationery.... Instead of writing you letter of demand on paper, write it on a brick and hand delivery it. Bricks should never be posted or placed in the mailbox, they should be thrown for best effect.Works like a champ..... Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/22863-bad-things-come-in-threes-too/#findComment-339004 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paradoxx Colossal Member Member 5,049 Member For: 20y 8m 17d Gender: Male Location: Perth, WA Posted 24/01/06 12:49 AM Author Share Posted 24/01/06 12:49 AM He appologised for it and hence admitting liability, he has my details and I I got his, also know where he works, also got his rego and car details.But I am liking the brick idea... might just skip the letter part. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/22863-bad-things-come-in-threes-too/#findComment-339021 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paradoxx Colossal Member Member 5,049 Member For: 20y 8m 17d Gender: Male Location: Perth, WA Posted 24/01/06 12:52 AM Author Share Posted 24/01/06 12:52 AM Having said that... what am I supposed to do/say? I have his mobile number, what do I just say hi, this is the guy who's car you damaged the other day, just letting you know it is gonna cost you $xxx and it is payable to myself, unless you wish to claim it through insurance???I havent had to chase anyone up before, only accident I was involved in was dealt with other parties insurance company.Oh, and any recommendations for panel beaters north of the river in Perth? ThanksSteve Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/22863-bad-things-come-in-threes-too/#findComment-339024 Share on other sites More sharing options...
God666 Complete Bastard Donating Members 1,123 Member For: 21y 5m 7d Gender: Male Location: Sydney Posted 24/01/06 01:07 AM Share Posted 24/01/06 01:07 AM Words along the line that:Hi, I am the guy with the dented car, remember me?Quote is for $xxx, just offering you the opportunity to remedy the damage without the need to go through your insurance. Oh, and BTW, I don't have an excess on my insurance so there is no skin off my nose however, I would hate to see it affect your no claim bonus...... Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/22863-bad-things-come-in-threes-too/#findComment-339039 Share on other sites More sharing options...
veczar Gold Platinum Member Member 1,081 Member For: 20y 10m 15d Gender: Male Location: Victoria Posted 24/01/06 01:22 AM Share Posted 24/01/06 01:22 AM Punish them! Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/22863-bad-things-come-in-threes-too/#findComment-339046 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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