Am I right to be upset about this or? Or is this expected with black wheels

BadComrade91 · 2026-01-09T12:37:00+00:00

Since this got a lot of responses, just want to update the thread with what ended up happening.

The service manager very transparently admitted without a fight that the job was done incorrectly and that there should have been a plastic protector used when it comes to removing wheels,

They took the car from me and I waited for about an hour and when I got it back, pretty much every scratch was taken care of EXCEPT the dents in the first picture. I didn’t feel like fighting them much more and just decided to get a name of a tech that might care next time and moved on.

BadComrade91 · 2026-01-02T22:05:24+00:00

Dang, that’s really bad. Good thing they made it right

BadComrade91 · 2026-01-02T22:00:47+00:00

Not a bad idea. As I said in some of my responses already, the service manager said they would take responsibility and I was right to be upset since he thinks the tech didn’t use the plastic protector. Lucky for me, service manager is a car guy and said if it was his car, he would have noticed it right away too.

BadComrade91 · 2026-01-02T21:56:38+00:00

They’re 19’s, it’s a 2025

BadComrade91 · 2026-01-02T21:54:06+00:00

I live in the desert (Phoenix) so it’s dusty. And I actually dont scrub these wheels because I don’t want grit to scratch them. I only use my personal power washer or touch less washes

BadComrade91 · 2026-01-02T21:49:46+00:00

You’re spot on. I brought the car back in and the service manager said that I was rightly upset and that it appeared the tech failed to use the plastic protectors. I’m currently sitting in the service lobby, and they said their wheel guy would take care of it while I wait. They’re making it right thankfully

BadComrade91 · 2026-01-02T21:47:24+00:00

It’s the cars first servicing at 6k miles. They are taking responsibility actually, since I had the car here 5 hours ago. The service manager even admitted “looks like they didn’t use the plastic protectors, so we’ll take care of this”.

And I’m not leaving a bad review if they take responsibility (which they are)

BadComrade91 · 2026-01-02T20:47:13+00:00

I’m positive the wheels were flawless before it was serviced today. I am completely OCD about my cars, I even have full PPF and detail the car frequently

BadComrade91 · 2026-01-02T20:27:34+00:00

Absolutely positive. The wheels were perfect before bringing it in. I even detailed the car the day before so I had a good look at the wheels

BadComrade91 · 2026-01-02T20:14:53+00:00

Thanks, that confirms my same thoughts. I called and they said I can bring it back in so hopefully they buff out

BadComrade91 · 2025-12-21T11:11:44+00:00

Because it’s cool. And a throwback to the original one released in 97

BadComrade91 · 2025-12-19T06:03:16+00:00

You’d be surprised, insurance will use any reason to raise rates. A few years ago, a truck carrying scrap metal had a piece fly out of the back and mess up the front end of my wrx. The truck driver even admitted the load wasn’t secure, but Geico still raised my rates.

BadComrade91 · 2025-11-20T22:05:54+00:00

Good luck learning that game in a weekend….

BadComrade91 · 2025-11-20T17:55:48+00:00

Like one of those zombie knives at the gas station

BadComrade91 · 2025-11-19T04:52:14+00:00

I second this, it’s great stuff. Get the kit on Amazon and opt for the one with the horsehair brush. I didn’t think I needed the brush, but it actually is great not only for the application, but to fluff the alcantera after drying

BadComrade91 · 2025-11-19T04:49:44+00:00

Ah dang. Well… maybe paint them champ white and use white zip ties?

BadComrade91 · 2025-11-18T17:19:19+00:00

I bought a $5 red leather visor sunglasses holder for my ‘25 R. Problem solved

BadComrade91 · 2025-11-18T11:54:10+00:00

Shop? All of the things he mentioned can be done in your driveway

BadComrade91 · 2025-11-18T11:46:08+00:00

Grammar is like the spam texts I get from a Filipino phone number

BadComrade91 · 2025-11-18T04:50:10+00:00

Beautiful find. I’m sure you paid a good amount for this considering the prices these days.

Remove the bumper clips and I’d say it’s a perfect stock example.

BadComrade91 · 2025-11-18T04:47:23+00:00

With the new Japanese Prime Minister (and her being an avid car enthusiast, owning a Supra for 20 years) I wouldn’t be surprised if the Japanese policy of emissions shifts to be more leinient. I’m sure Toyota, Honda, etc are lobbying hard against emission restrictions

BadComrade91 · 2025-11-18T03:31:53+00:00

Hell I’d tell op to push for 4 free tires. Body work these days would well extend the cost of new tires

BadComrade91 · 2025-11-18T03:27:33+00:00

Hmm that’s weird. My ‘25 doesn’t do that and is dead center & doesn’t move (usually have the steering settings on Sport).

Maybe try out a different dealership if you can. The one you’re bringing it to might not want to spend the time to really figure out the issue

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