Not a happy customer

Apoc370z · 11-19-2011, 05:07 PM

Long story short, took my car to a local tire shop to have one of the tires checked. There were several cars in line and the manager said there will be an hour wait before they can get to mine.

so i went outside for a smoke but for some reason they decided to do mine first and this is what i saw when i walk by the garage..

i thought they are gonna use the lift with the adjustable arms and use the jack points.. but it was too late.

am i over reacting? or is this just normal? no visible damage so far when i do a quick inspection..

SPOHN · 11-19-2011, 05:42 PM

Kind of iffy for myself. Never seen a lift of that type. But if there's no damage then no worries. Just go somewhere else next time.

sonic370 · 11-19-2011, 05:49 PM

To me thats BS. But if no damage just go to a different tire shop next time.
And i would tell the manager why

Apoc370z · 11-19-2011, 07:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SPOHN

Kind of iffy for myself. Never seen a lift of that type. But if there's no damage then no worries. Just go somewhere else next time.

no damage to the skirts but i dont know any parts of the under tray is damaged.

Apoc370z · 11-19-2011, 07:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sonic370

To me thats BS. But if no damage just go to a different tire shop next time.
And i would tell the manager why

Yup, didnt feel good about it but they already took the tire off when i noticed it. and yup, a different shop next time

frost · 11-19-2011, 07:48 PM

Doesn't seem like a big deal.

Waiz · 11-19-2011, 07:52 PM

What a horrible lift, that thing is hideous.

Go to a reputable shop who knows how to get your car on a lift properly and have them inspect the underside of the Z for any damage.
If they find anything make sure to talk to a manager/owner of the tire shop and have them pay for it.

ggiwin · 11-19-2011, 07:54 PM

which shop did you take it to that did this?

Baer383 · 11-19-2011, 08:15 PM

I'd kill the guy if I were you drag him in the back and shove an air gun up his butt and pull the trigger and then ask him for $20.00 for making him feel good.

Apoc370z · 11-19-2011, 08:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Waizzz

What a horrible lift, that thing is hideous.

Go to a reputable shop who knows how to get your car on a lift properly and have them inspect the underside of the Z for any damage.
If they find anything make sure to talk to a manager/owner of the tire shop and have them pay for it.

good idea

Apoc370z · 11-19-2011, 08:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ggiwin

which shop did you take it to that did this?

pm me if you REALLY wanna know

Waiz · 11-19-2011, 08:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Apoc370z

pm me if you REALLY wanna know

Put it in the thread, people need to know not to go there.

I would also put it in this thread:

Recommendations of places to go to get parts/work done in So.Cal

Fastfatdude · 11-19-2011, 08:25 PM

with this type of hoist/lift, they are supposed to put (usually) small wooden blocks where the jack points of the car are so the side skirts wont get into contact with the lift. at least that's how they do it here...

Trips · 11-19-2011, 08:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Waizzz

Put it in the thread, people need to know not to go there.

I would also put it in this thread:

Recommendations of places to go to get parts/work done in So.Cal

nogoodname · 11-19-2011, 08:51 PM

I doubt anything is damaged but go to another shop that doesn't have ghetto car lifts.

11-19-2011, 05:07 PM	#1 (permalink)
Apoc370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2011 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 1,001 Drives: 2011 GM z34 Rep Power: 15	Not a happy customer Long story short, took my car to a local tire shop to have one of the tires checked. There were several cars in line and the manager said there will be an hour wait before they can get to mine. so i went outside for a smoke but for some reason they decided to do mine first and this is what i saw when i walk by the garage.. i thought they are gonna use the lift with the adjustable arms and use the jack points.. but it was too late. am i over reacting? or is this just normal? no visible damage so far when i do a quick inspection..

11-19-2011, 05:42 PM	#2 (permalink)
SPOHN A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Covington, GA Age: 45 Posts: 14,844 Drives: Waiting on next Z Rep Power: 221	Kind of iffy for myself. Never seen a lift of that type. But if there's no damage then no worries. Just go somewhere else next time. __________________

11-19-2011, 08:15 PM	#9 (permalink)
Baer383 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Lawrenceville,Ga Posts: 4,293 Drives: My foot up your azz Rep Power: 29	I'd kill the guy if I were you drag him in the back and shove an air gun up his butt and pull the trigger and then ask him for $20.00 for making him feel good. __________________ 2013 ZL1 754 rwhp 747 rwtq

11-19-2011, 08:25 PM	#13 (permalink)
Fastfatdude Base Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Spore Posts: 155 Drives: Pearl White 370Z Rep Power: 14	with this type of hoist/lift, they are supposed to put (usually) small wooden blocks where the jack points of the car are so the side skirts wont get into contact with the lift. at least that's how they do it here... __________________

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Waiz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 9,262 Drives: Z33 & GE8 Rep Power: 459	What a horrible lift, that thing is hideous. Go to a reputable shop who knows how to get your car on a lift properly and have them inspect the underside of the Z for any damage. If they find anything make sure to talk to a manager/owner of the tire shop and have them pay for it.

11-19-2011, 07:54 PM	#8 (permalink)
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nogoodname Lifetime Premium Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Montreal Posts: 22,357 Drives: E46 M3 Rep Power: 1764	I doubt anything is damaged but go to another shop that doesn't have ghetto car lifts.