Dealer freaking WRECKED my CAR!!

[PSU]

but these ranting threads are getting old.

The OP is simply venting.

You wouldn't do the same if the dealer wrecked your car?

[VW Chickie]

If this dealer or their insurer is dragging their feet or giving you the run around get your insurance company involved immediately to get the car fixed. Depending on what direction this shop takes they could start charging storage and if enough time passes put a lien on it. This is a worst case scenario but over the many years that I have handled claims I have seen this happen countless times.

Insurers have every right to put aftermarket or LKQ parts on a car of that age. The purpose of an insurance policy is to indemnify those involved. Putting brand new OEM parts on a 4-6 year old car over indemnifies. Some insurers are more lax than others on this point, but in no way does this "penalize" the parties involved. This is standard practice backed up by the states that allow the insurers to write policies and handle claims. It isn't some trick by the insurance companies to rip people off. You can always push for OEM but don't be surprised if they don't bend and give you everything you think you deserve.

That said...if the dealer does take care of you then you probably have a better chance of them using all OE parts since their cost is likely similar to the cost of aftermarket or LKQ in some cases.

All dealerships have General Liability insurance policies with a rider on it called Garage Keepers. In this rider if they have the three "Cs" then they are FULLY responsible for what happens to your car. Meaning if they have the Care, Custody and Control of your car their insurance policy has to take care of any damages.

The problem you will likely face is what guidelines the insurance company they have go by. Some will replace your parts with OEM parts (which will cost more) and MOST will use NON OEM parts. Either way you should not be penalized or pay a single penny.

My advice FIGHT for OEM parts to bring your car where it was prior to them having the "Cs" and also fight for more. Now that your car was involved in an accident your car is no longer worth what it was prior to that accident. You now can ask for compensation for DEPRECIATED value.

I have an insurance agency and I am a state licensed insurance agent. DO NOT SETTLE for anything less. DO NOT allow your insurance company to pay for your damages to your car. JUST BE STERN and FIGHT FOR WHAT IS RIGHT. In a polite manor tho.

Good Luck

Thanks Guys for the advice. Today they Called and had me give back their loaner car and they placed me in yet another rental by a company here local. Still no word back from any manager at the dealership.

[bryangb]

Beat the **** out of the rentals

Maybe even poop in them?

[sikknasty28]

Beat the **** out of the rentals

Maybe even poop in them?

I laughed so hard I pooped myself just reading this post

[bryangb]

I laughed so hard I pooped myself just reading this post

Pix?

[sikknasty28]

Pix?

wish I had proof, the question mark after the poop is what really got me, as merely just an innocent suggestion

[bryangb]

wish I had proof, the question mark after the poop is what really got me, as merely just an innocent suggestion

Nothing says "I'm pissed" more than a nice turd on the passenger seat.

[Boosted2003!]

Thanks Guys for the advice. Today they Called and had me give back their loaner car and they placed me in yet another rental by a company here local. Still no word back from any manager at the dealership.

As the guy said before. The dealership has insurance for this very reason. Typically, the deductible is paid by the tech that damages the car too. I wouldn't really be made at the tech to much cause things to happen when you test drive cars that are out of ones control. ( I use to work at VW dealership and I did quality control drives for customers car. I was always super gentle with customers cars and I luckily never had an accident ) The dealership's management is dropping the ball.

I would go after the dealership to make them play for it all. I would go up to the dealership to talk to the GM and service manager. Cause it seems to be a few days the GM has been ditching you. He should at least call and say hes work out the logistics or something.

You can all VW care and they will set fire under the dealerships feet.

You can also take them to small claims court. You would want to an independent quote from where they told you take the care too.


What dealership did this happen at?

[kevin FaKiN spLits]

I hate to hear about this kinda bullsh*t. They're probably just doing this because your a girl. We took my girls Rabbit I got her to the dealer for its scheduled maintenance, and the manager tried to convince her to get her brakes done saying they are dangerously worn. I piped up and said save it man the brakes are new, change the oil and and perform all recalls and bring it out. They cracked her engine cover, and lost a few skid plate screws. I had to get loud to get them to fix it.

I just hate mind games.

[PG MK5]

at this point i would call VW head office and inform them of what happened. let them know you are having a difficult time working things out with the dealership. i have spoken to them in the past...they are very nice people

in no way should your insurance premium go up. you were not at fault and the dealer should take care of all repairs, and warranty all work.

also keep in mind, that if they fix it 100% with oem parts, the value of the car has decreased and will hinder your re-sale value, if you ever choose to sell. you should also be compensated for this. looks like just your hood and fenders will have to be replaced, also keep in mind when they paint the body panels, they will not match the rest of the car (unless they do an amazing job of blending it into the other panels).

[Scirocco]

Tell them they own it now, and you expect the keys to a new car. Even fixed, it will be on the carfax and value in the future is lost for something that isn't your fault.

Make them own it and they take the loss, and ask for a new car. Lawyer up.

[s2angel]

Lets rember something here. This car went in whole came out damaged.

Yes it was in the front.

If anything has to be pulled out at all its just not the same..

if you have a few things broken in the front (plastic bent part that can be replaced. thats one thing to replace. but if any of the original frame is bent this is no longer your car. they need to replace you with something that you had before.

Story

Van 2 year from bran new goes into deal regular maintaince (oil change)

customer gets van back on the road again.. oil light..

oil light freaking out.. pull over no oil plug. no oil..

they replace oil after tow back .. did something.. always ran a bit rougher.. (how the trans jumped into gears)

they refused or just plain ignored there cries of well its not the same vehicle. Just fluffed it off . thats normal blau blau this went on for like 6 months. Hey mr dealer this was new no longer new now. Had potential of years in its fine form now no longer in fine form running rougher. we want what we bought new. they where getting no ware . It was a wall

They documented. (made note of every little tiny thing that happened best they could rember from day one when oil plug issue)

they spoke with a lawyer they recommened a mediator

Mediator broke it down broght in a 3rd party specialist to consult on each side, fair is fair this is no longer the same vehicle that went in. oil was not there at some point and there was damage.

they argued the bough new car should be new for at least 4-5 years got offered full price of vehicle back and took it bought anouther at anouther manufactor dealer. (there was alot more but this is the short)

story end

Your car may never be the same after this. You do not know what this damage will do to your car. you may of had 10 more years no real issues beyond basic wear and tear parts. but odd things might crop up because of this where they will have denyability . very easy to wash there hands from that because its been so long.

Mk5 is getting older depending on the year I would push for a replacement (used with lower milage and heck no front end accidents or any accidents for that matter) thats what you had might as well get something newer or with less milage. At least a freshen up (a better vehicle because of your ignorance made me get a lawyer)

rember this is a dealer they screw folks over on trade ins all the time.. its easier on them. fair is fair. Perople (and I do not want to argue) get way more selling private. But dealer knows folks want to buy from respected warrenty not some private person. (I think its all marketing but they do have a point) So they make again on there trade ins)

Ok I only skimmed through this post so maybe the pic damage is not as bad. but my experience you never know til you tear it all down and put it all back together. parts don't fit proper are they going to bend and push them back in and you may not get to know that.

you want what you had. if not a bit better and its nothing to be ashmed to want you deservere. you take it there because of that reason. DOn't let them fluff you off and tell you its better then it was. make sure the frame crumple zones anything that is the main part of the car is not effected. right down to the hoses the tinnest crack.

my 2 cents (actually more like 6-7 cents with inflation. google fractional banking its so wrong)
(mind my spelling english not great)

[VW Chickie]

Dealership wont budge.. Talked to the sales manager yesterday (because the GM will NEVER call me back) and wont even give me a deal on a used car and even stated that they were being 'nice' not to charge me for the 1600 part in my car before he wrecked it. They said they could be mean and put a lein on my car since I haven't paid for the part....I'm so frustrated and mad...stormed out. I'm done being nice.

[VW Chickie]

Dealership wont budge.. Talked to the sales manager yesterday (because the GM will NEVER call me back) and wont even give me a deal on a used car and even stated that they were being 'nice' not to charge me for the 1600 part in my car before he wrecked it. They said they could be mean and put a lein on my car since I haven't paid for the part....I'm so frustrated and mad...stormed out. I'm done being nice.

OH dont let me forget.. he was going to only give me 6k on my trade in...( He thinks im stupid)

[Scirocco]

Call VWOA and a lawyer.

[Scirocco]

Where do you live at?

[EricPro]

Someone on here posted a thread about totalling his car at Lindsay Volkswagen in Sterling, Va. He got a free 2012 golf r. You should call them and get some more information or figure out why he got a deal and you didn't. Good luck. That sucks a lot.

[86Franklin]

Van 2 year from bran new goes into deal regular maintaince (oil change)

customer gets van back on the road again.. oil light..

oil light freaking out.. pull over no oil plug. no oil..

they replace oil after tow back .. did something.. always ran a bit rougher.. (how the trans jumped into gears)

if this happened to me and i got outside the vehicle. then realized it was dumping oil, i would have got back in and drove until the engine seized.

[cbs_24]

Thats terrible...I hope everything works out for you.

[TheHeggz]

Honestly, all this ranting and worrying doesn't even make sense to me. This is pretty damn black and white. There should be NO worry that they won't fix it. It's common sense...nothing here makes sense. Have them fix your car and be on your way already.

[JoeChitussi]

reason i will never bring my car to a dealer ship again
last time i brought it to the yorkdale dealer (for any toronto people stay away)
i saw a tech take my car and start pealing out in it when i was outside having a smoke waiting for them since the i will never let the dealer touch my car again. only my mechanic who i trust will not do this

[VW Chickie]

Honestly, all this ranting and worrying doesn't even make sense to me. This is pretty damn black and white. There should be NO worry that they won't fix it. It's common sense...nothing here makes sense. Have them fix your car and be on your way already.

Im sure you would do that if they wrecked your car and treated you like slime.

[DrewDub2.0]

You need to get in touch with VWOA and demand to speak with an attorney. I would also be dropping the name of this dealership on VWVortex right now. It sounds like they are jacking around with you.


Unless there is more to this story that you are not telling.

[JoeChitussi]

^^like he said. Warn the others

[sturat_7]

^^like he said. Warn the others

yes, thats why I have vw/porsche mechanic service my car(family business), my jetta was hit in their lot(done in 4 days). Completely taken care of by them and looked flawless being that they know I'm picky and and all 5 of our vws in my family go there. If dealer is being an A**hole you will most likely need to lawyer up to get anything done.

[02GTI-VR6-same1]

Whatever the case waste no more time! You should have called VWOA the minute you found out they refused to pay the full repair cost of a wreck they caused. You could have also called your insurance and seeked advice without making a claim. This community is usually good for stuff like this as well. Most of the time somebody from local meets or clubs either work or have connections and can make things happen. If that ain't helpful a lawyer is. Its a virtual can't lose case. You don't pay anything for what they damaged. For good measure after its resolved based on how you've been treated gather some community VW owners and picket the f@&k out of them after work 2 or 3 times a week with big azz colorful signs...Just make sure you have an alternative VW dealership to go to in your area lol.

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[NJRe1dGTI]

And tell them you're not going to pay $1600 for a part that they turned around and wrecked right after they put it in!

Seriously, though, everyone telling you to contact VWoA customer care are 100% correct. This is the kind of sh!t that can get a dealer's franchise pulled.

If they're balking this much at handling the full repair cost makes me think that there's something fishy that was going on at the dealership with the guy who was driving your car... maybe not fully licensed to drive, something like that.

[Dan821821]

Not sure if Im going to say at this time.. still getting all the stuff together. Im going to end up prob getting an attorney. The whole front end is going to be replaced. 5k worth of damages. The tech driving my car was distracted and looked up and ran right into a lady at a stop light. He was prob texting....

Could have been a ricer in front of him, n your car was hungry. Num num num, rice.

[JettaGT8V80]

stop posting about it in here and get a lawyer ASAP this is a lawyers dream case honestly its not even hard

you will win 100% make sure you get documented EVERYTHING from them

[RcNdi]

If i was the OP i would use Vortex to bash the dealership and get a lawyer. Like Monday morning! ASAP.

Or since the OP has yet to slam the name of the dealership i am kinda wondering if this story might be fabricated.

[Scirocco]

If i was the OP i would use Vortex to bash the dealership and get a lawyer. Like Monday morning! ASAP.

Or since the OP has yet to slam the name of the dealership i am kinda wondering if this story might be fabricated.

Every person who slammed a dealer over a wrecked car, or eBay sale has gotten what they wanted.

[Parafanaylya]

Hi

I wrecked the freakin dealer's car! I was an appy mechanic.

Anyway I think that you must move on this immediately. This is a poor reflection on the dealership, the brand and the motor industry as a whole. I got out of the trade due to its stench. In SA where I live, it seemed to me that the trade get away with too much.

Contact VW USA here

Put everything in writing - paper trails are good, telephone calls are too easy to hide.

Go get them.

[nydrell]

If that was my baby, boy oh boy i would have to go into the stealership with my good ole ar-15 around my shoulder.I bet i would get answers,very quickly.Wreck my **** and giving me the runaround,i dont think so.

[Andy P]

[firstorbit84]

Someone on here posted a thread about totalling his car at Lindsay Volkswagen in Sterling, Va. He got a free 2012 golf r. You should call them and get some more information or figure out why he got a deal and you didn't. Good luck. That sucks a lot.

No effing way man! Definitely more to that story??? What car did they wreck??? What do you mean by "free"?

If thats the case, I'm gonna loosen my brake bleeder nuts the next time I bring my car in and see what happens.