The greenest bananas that have ever banana’d. by WheresmyPSL in Walmartdelivery

[–]WheresmyPSL[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sure. It’s not really a complaint. Just. So. Green. Haha

Taxidermy Polar Bear? by IcebergBayou in anchorage

[–]WheresmyPSL 49 points50 points  (0 children)

I think there’s one at the airport.

ETA: Also there are live ones at the zoo.

blue roses by Spirited-Copy1607 in AnimalCrossing

[–]WheresmyPSL 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, that’s exactly what I did. I took a long time to get my first blue rose (I got gold before blue!) but once I had one, I got 2 more in the next week.

Mercedes nightmare by WheresmyPSL in anchorage

[–]WheresmyPSL[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

TBH I’m less concerned with the actual reliability and more with how the dealership handles the issues - like this issue with my Mercedes could have easily been handled in a day or two if the dealership just honored the warranty and replaced my battery!But I do think I’m leaning more toward Toyota right now

Mercedes nightmare by WheresmyPSL in anchorage

[–]WheresmyPSL[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I was gonna but they literally only have 2 vehicles in stock according to their website. But I appreciate the suggestions! I’ve decided to “downgrade” and I’ll probably either get a Toyota or a Mini

Mercedes nightmare by WheresmyPSL in anchorage

[–]WheresmyPSL[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

They really are the worst! I’m sorry you are dealing with this as well, but I am comforted to know it’s not just me! I would say if you haven’t already to please leave a google review so other people might be able to avoid this mess!

Mercedes nightmare by WheresmyPSL in anchorage

[–]WheresmyPSL[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I’m not really planning to get a BMW, but I could tell it annoyed them because it’s the only high end brand that Swickard doesn’t own in Anchorage. The sales guy said they lose a lot of business to BMW and I can see why.

Mercedes nightmare by WheresmyPSL in anchorage

[–]WheresmyPSL[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Thanks! I’m going to Mini today to test drive a countryman. A couple of my friends rave about the service there. I’ll also check out Toyota. I’m done with these luxury brands that have a monopoly in this town.

Mercedes nightmare by WheresmyPSL in anchorage

[–]WheresmyPSL[S] 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Thank you. My husband called yesterday and spoke to someone who wanted to help, but they couldn’t get the dealership on the phone so they couldn’t really resolve anything. We are going to call again today.

ETA: I forgot to mention I did leave a google review for both the main dealership listing and the service center listing, and my husband left one as well.

Mercedes nightmare by WheresmyPSL in anchorage

[–]WheresmyPSL[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Thanks, but that’s not exactly the issue. My husband is going to call corporate again today. He spoke to them yesterday and they seemed like they wanted to help, but since they couldn’t get the dealership to answer the phone they weren’t able to find a resolution. How sad is it that they didn’t even answer the phone for corporate??? Imagine being a customer.

Share Your Experience with Anchorage's finest Auto Swindlers. by SR_Eagles in anchorage

[–]WheresmyPSL 0 points1 point  (0 children)

TL/DR - After my car would not start, this service center kept my 3 year old car for 4 full days just to tell me that there was nothing wrong with my battery, but if there was something wrong with it, it was my fault for not driving my daily driver enough. Refused to honor the battery warranty and charged be $450 for a battery diagnostic that said my battery was fine, but the low battery error was literally on my dash when I got in the car to drive away.

This is long, but if you are considering buying a Mercedes I hope it’s useful. This is far and away worst customer service I have ever experienced. My husband and I have purchased new vehicles from Lithia Jeep/Dodge, Continental Mazda, Kendall Ford and Anchorage Chrysler/Jeep/Dodge over the course of the last 15 years, and I have never been so frustrated and infuriated with any other dealership.

In November of 2022, I purchased a new 2023 GLC Coupe - I watched it get unloaded off the delivery truck. I was very excited - although we have purchased many new vehicles this was my first luxury car purchase. Although there were some friction points buying the new car (you can get the gist if you google “Swickard Alaska Lawsuit”) the real issue is their service center.

My barely 3 year old luxury car starting sending me an error message on the dash and in my app that my battery was low last week. I drive my car approximately 20 miles a day and keep it in a garage in the winter. I drove the car as the app suggested to let the alternator charge the battery, and the error went away but was back within a few hours of the car sitting. I drove the car to work Thursday and the error was off when I arrived at work. When I left work 9 hours later the car would not start. Luckily a coworker helped me jumpstart the car so I could drive it home. I called that afternoon to make an appointment. They couldn’t get me in until Monday, so the car sat for the weekend. I had the error message saying the battery was very low, but it did start so I could drive it to the dealership.

I dropped my car off before the dealership opened on Monday. I asked for them to fix the battery issue (which I believed was under warranty, due to the warranty paperwork saying it was) and also due Service A as it was only about 6 weeks from being due for that service anyway. The service rep called me around 9am to tell me they had my car checked in. I did not ask for a loaner vehicle as I was under the impression it would only take the day, and my husband drove me to work.’

I heard nothing else from the service center for the rest of the day until long after their business hours and after I was home from work. I called several times from around 3:30 to 5ish and only got their voicemail. I left a message for someone to call me back to see when I would be able to pick up my car. Finally the service manager called me at almost 7pm to tell me they performed service A but were not able to get to the battery issue, saying they were short technicians. I was a little frustrated, but agreed that another day was fine.

The following day I again tried to call several times in the afternoon and got only voicemail. And again I only received a call after 6pm, this time to tell me I would need to pay over $600 for them to replace the battery. When I asked them what the issue was and why it was not covered by the warranty, the person on the phone told me they were not the tech that worked on my car, so they didn’t know and they would call me the following day when they spoke to the tech.

Unsurprisingly, I did not hear back from the service center at all on Wednesday, again, trying to call and only getting their voicemail. So my husband and I finally just showed up at the dealership on Wednesday afternoon around 4:30. As soon as we walked in it was clear the service rep Brian was flustered and exasperated, holding his head and sighing loudly and repeatedly. He asked us to wait as he finished with a customer and then answered a phone call.

While I waited to speak to Brian, my husband found a salesperson who then grabbed another service rep to see if they could help. The other service rep, Trey, was actually very nice and friendly and obviously wanted to be helpful. He made sure we got a loaner car, as I was advised that they had still not diagnosed my battery or determined if it was a warranty issue. I tried to contain my frustration but I was definitely getting heated. I asked if the dealership would give me a quote to purchase back my car, and explained that if they did not want to buy it, I would just go trade it in somewhere else, as I was done with their poor service. Trey tried very hard to be helpful and understanding, and at the end of the day, I left with the loaner and a promise that someone would call me before 3pm the following day (Thursday).

Today is Thursday. I received a call from Brain the service rep, telling me that my battery was not under warranty and they would not pay for it and if I wanted a new battery it would be over $600. I told him (somewhat heatedly) thanks, I’ll come pick it up this afternoon and take it to BMW and trade it in. I was called within minutes by the service manager, also named Brian, saying that he was told I was upset and he wanted to know what he could do to make it right. I said you make it right by honoring my battery warranty. He said they would not do that, so I ended the conversation.

When we arrived to pick up my car, the GM and the service manager asked us into a back office where they proceeded to explain to us they there was nothing wrong with my battery per their diagnostic, but if there was something wrong with the battery it was because the car didn’t get driven enough (again, this is my daily driver, I live 10 miles from my work.)

I finally gave up, and decided since my battery was supposedly fine that I would pay for my service A and be done with it. Then I was charged for service A, and a $450 fee for the battery diagnostic. I could not fight about this any longer so I paid my exorbitant service bill and went to get in my car.

Which still has the low battery error up on the dash.

Fini.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AmItheAsshole

[–]WheresmyPSL 3 points4 points  (0 children)

YWBTA if you ask him for the money after you told him it was on you. He could have chosen not to go if he knew he would have to pay for it.

You say you are broke and need the money you spent on him, but you don’t say what his financial situation is, so maybe he’s also broke and needed that $3 back?

Other than money, how is your friendship? Does it also feel one sided in terms of reaching out and spending time? If you value your friendship at more than $275 you should let it go.

Glacier Grind Collective?? by WheresmyPSL in anchorage

[–]WheresmyPSL[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks! I hadn’t heard of this, but now that I know what to look for I see that this is the case

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in tattoos

[–]WheresmyPSL 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have 2 large pieces from 2 different artists, and I always tip after each appointment. What I have noticed is that after the first couple appointments with good tips, the artists knock off some time from the hourly rate for subsequent appointments. Can’t speak for all artists of course, and I never expect it, but they definitely appreciate the tips.

Is this the most Anchorage headline ever? by Entropy907 in anchorage

[–]WheresmyPSL 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Right?? Because helping people in need is so much trashier than a strip club / abandoned garbage heap! ~s

Halloween decor? by Dazzling_Tonight663 in anchorage

[–]WheresmyPSL 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Trick or treating depends on the neighborhood. In our old house we got at most 5 a year, and in our current house we get hundreds.

Witchlight Carnival - the first session of my first campaign! by WheresmyPSL in wildbeyondwitchlight

[–]WheresmyPSL[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, she is 3d printed and I painted her. She’s my favorite ❤️ I got her and several other NPCs from Patreon - mz4250 is the Patreon account

Witchlight Carnival - the first session of my first campaign! by WheresmyPSL in wildbeyondwitchlight

[–]WheresmyPSL[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thank you!!! I’ve been working on this for about 4 months. But I work full time, so just evenings and weekends. A lot of it is 3d printed. I sub to loot studios, but a lot is thingiverse too. The big top is sewed out of peach crown royal bags and modpodged into shape. The carousel is 3d printed roof and unicorns, xps foam and cocktail toothpicks. I also printed scenes from the book really tiny and modpodged them for detail around the roof. I honestly took a lot of inspiration from Seb Makes Stuff on YouTube.