Dealership joyride destroys customers ZL1 Camaro.

[txsr20de]

My only issue is where he was offered other cars that weren't worth as much. If they offered him another car with similar options and miles, and he is holding out for brand new, then that's on him IMO. Too many people think that "they gon git paid" when something like this happens, when all that's owed is a direct replacement.

He had bought the car new, had 10k miles on it and sounds like it was pretty cherry. They offered a "one owner" car that had 13k miles, had new tires(in his mind indicating it had been abused to need new tires in 13k miles), and some sort of appearance mods ("non stock badges front and rear"). It also ended up actually being a two owner car that had previously been in an accident.

Mind you, they weren't actually offering to give him this car to make the situation right. The dealership claimed that since the employee didn't have their permission to be driving the car, they weren't liable. So this "deal" was to let his insurance cut him a check for the totaled car, then allow him to purchase this "equivalent" car, minus $4k as a goodwill gesture to cover badge replacement and inconvenience.

I am with others in thinking that he may be out of line expecting a brand new replacement for his 2 year old car, but the fact that they are trying to force him to make a claim on his insurance company for their fuck up would be a tough pill to swallow Whether or not their employee had permission to take it on a joyride, they are still liable for their employees actions, and should step up and take care of this. The backlash from this among the automotive community will cost them far more than taking care of this the right way would have.

[CJ]

Dude that's pretty damn sad to hear. People take their shit to a dealer and pay out the ass to have supposedly top notch mechanics work on it, and then have some asshat raggin your car out. Pretty depressing.

I worked at a dealer for years, that always happens in some fashion. It's almost inevitable they are going to hammer on the gas. In my opinion, as long as they don't damage the vehicle (like burning up tires, etc.) that's the best you can realistically hope for.

[Baron Von Crowder]

Dealer is probably self insured.

They have an umbrella policy.

[HarrisonTX]

MEH, happens all the time. ALL the time at dealers.

Dude that's pretty damn sad to hear. People take their shit to a dealer and pay out the ass to have supposedly top notch mechanics work on it, and then have some asshat raggin your car out. Pretty depressing.

[Big A]

His suffering is objective.

Stevo

His suffering is self-imposed, and not the dealership's responsibility.

[CJ]

MEH, happens all the time. ALL the time at dealers.

[stevo]

Case in point. It's a friggin' car, not their first-born son, he's owed nothing more than a direct replacement, it' not like he's "suffering" without a car, the only anguish he's having is that he wants a new car and they aren't giving it to him.

His suffering is objective.

Stevo

[Forever_frost]

I'd go with a car that was similar to the one totaled (miles, etc) plus some sort of service plan just for the headache such as 5 year free oil change. That said, I'd be livid in his case and would be screaming but at the end of the day, I'd honestly be okay with them paying the vehicle off and returning any payments he'd made already to him and letting him decide what to do.

[Rick Modena]

I think that was KJ94GT, and Forrest saw it.

Oh yeah that's right, I was thinking of Tim for some reason. I worked on that 'L too. He had bad luck with that damn truck, we installed a hood from that fiberglass place in Garland and it didn't fit worth a fuck, lol.

Im unsure as to why the dealership's insurance policy isnt being used, at this point. Or even the coverage the guy has on the car. Let the insurance co's figure it out, and quit yer bitchin.

Dealer is probably self insured.

Damn, it happens all the time unfortunately. Tim's (CWO) Lightning got fucked with at Middlekauf (sp?) Ford in Plano, someone actually saw the grease monkeys burning his tires and fucking up a rim iirc.

I think that was KJ94GT, and Forrest saw it.

[HarrisonTX]

Can you imagine that phone call to your boss? Man, if I was the driver I'd just walk away.

Unless the employee had to code in the closed dealership or something, bummer man.

[Rick Modena]

He should get a brand new, totally custom car if you ask me. He had a nice ride. They trashed it and want to replace it with another one like it -- how in the hell is that fair to him? They F'd up big time, and they should have to pay a penalty. He should be compensated for not having his car, for having to deal with the headache, and general because the dealership's douchebaggery. They should offer him a Z/28 if you ask me -- without him having to put any more money towards it.

That's not going to happen and I'll ask you why do you think he should get a brand new car? His car was not new and most of the time the insurance company will only pay what its worth. Sounds like the dealer is offering a car with compatible mileage and paying his payment til its resolved. At a minimum he should get a new car if they can't find a replacement of equal value. Because they could just let the insurance handle it and will only get paid what its worth.

At don't be an asshole, you know I hate Stealerships!

[Big A]

He should get a brand new, totally custom car if you ask me. He had a nice ride. They trashed it and want to replace it with another one like it -- how in the hell is that fair to him? They F'd up big time, and they should have to pay a penalty. He should be compensated for not having his car, for having to deal with the headache, and general because the dealership's douchebaggery. They should offer him a Z/28 if you ask me -- without him having to put any more money towards it.

Case in point. It's a friggin' car, not their first-born son, he's owed nothing more than a direct replacement, it' not like he's "suffering" without a car, the only anguish he's having is that he wants a new car and they aren't giving it to him.

[03mustangdude]

Wasn't there a local bmw that got destroyed and went to court in fort worth. What happened to that case?