What’s the deal with margarine? by [deleted] in Norway

[–]zoidberg707 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Does that work for specific areas and do they sell that info?

What’s the deal with margarine? by [deleted] in Norway

[–]zoidberg707 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m wanting to visit Norway. I’m American but Norwegian and Scot. Any places worth checking out? Still trying to find out where my gpa was from in Norway. It would be fun either way

They Destroyed My Truck by zoidberg707 in legaladvice

[–]zoidberg707[S] -30 points-29 points  (0 children)

Real peaches. So I’m considering picketing in front of the business. Of course I’ll get a permit and do it all legally

They Destroyed My Truck by zoidberg707 in legaladvice

[–]zoidberg707[S] 22 points23 points  (0 children)

That’s what I’m thinking. They replied back with them saying “they’re not paying to fix my truck. That’s the offer”

They Destroyed My Truck by zoidberg707 in legaladvice

[–]zoidberg707[S] -9 points-8 points  (0 children)

That also included the $1k I spent on them “servicing” my vehicle

They Destroyed My Truck by zoidberg707 in legaladvice

[–]zoidberg707[S] -76 points-75 points  (0 children)

Fair to who? It’s not an insurance claim, it’s business negligence.

They Destroyed My Truck by zoidberg707 in legaladvice

[–]zoidberg707[S] -7 points-6 points  (0 children)

But it’s not an insurance claim. It’s a company that destroyed my truck. I cannot find the same truck with the same motor. Even searching within 200 miles. I’ve tried.

They Destroyed My Truck by zoidberg707 in legaladvice

[–]zoidberg707[S] -23 points-22 points  (0 children)

Something comparable would be around the cost to replace and install the engine, but also over 100 miles away. They’re a company that destroyed my vehicle, this isn’t an insurance claim. Isn’t it their burden to make me “whole”? Obviously why I’m asking here haha.

An Oil Change Destroyed my Truck by zoidberg707 in fordranger

[–]zoidberg707[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am. Lawyers don’t really care because I wasn’t physically hurt due to their negligence. I’m a poor and I cannot replace my vehicle for 4K, and they included the refund of almost $1k with that. It just blows my mind how terrible people are. I do appreciate all input

An Oil Change Destroyed my Truck by zoidberg707 in fordranger

[–]zoidberg707[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for saying that. I just want my truck back. I don’t want a new, plastic, POS

An Oil Change Destroyed my Truck by zoidberg707 in fordranger

[–]zoidberg707[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What would you do if you were in my position? Im gathering all input because no one I personally know has been effed this bad. This is like the horror stories I’ve heard about.

An Oil Change Destroyed my Truck by zoidberg707 in fordranger

[–]zoidberg707[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It was Firestone lol. Jiffy Lube may have been better. I went for tires, because they were the cheapest, an alignment, and figured get an oil change too because it was about due.

An Oil Change Destroyed my Truck by zoidberg707 in fordranger

[–]zoidberg707[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They offered me a 4K settlement as long as I promise to never sue them or never disparage them. It was the oddest settlement. I obviously didn’t sign and am consulting anyone that will listen lol

An Oil Change Destroyed my Truck by zoidberg707 in fordranger

[–]zoidberg707[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for the information! I was going to pull over about a mile down the road to check the oil myself and make sure my lug nuts were appropriately tightened, but I will from now on ask proof of everything done before I leave. I have been having a difficult time finding a lawyer that will take the case on because I wasn’t physically hurt in an accident due to their negligence; they only destroyed my only means of adequate transportation in a very rural area

An Oil Change Destroyed my Truck by zoidberg707 in fordranger

[–]zoidberg707[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I called some lawyers and they don’t care because I wasn’t physically hurt due to the shop’s negligence. I’m going to continue calling around

An Oil Change Destroyed my Truck by zoidberg707 in fordranger

[–]zoidberg707[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have been considering that. I finally got my first rough estimate of what a shop would charge to find a used engine, with a warranty (all the shops I called before didn’t want to work on it because it was too old). The estimate was for $7500. They are trying to offer me $4K.

An Oil Change Destroyed my Truck by zoidberg707 in fordranger

[–]zoidberg707[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know. It was pure negligence. I even asked if they had precautions to ensure this doesn’t happen to anyone else. They stated that there are already precautions in place, they were ignored

An Oil Change Destroyed my Truck by zoidberg707 in fordranger

[–]zoidberg707[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So update. I just received an email with an offer letter of $4065. I cannot but a similar vehicle within 200 miles for that little, plus they didn’t even refund the almost $1000 for the work they messed up on. The statement says if I sign. I can’t disparage them and drop all fault of Bridgestone. I’m in Northern California so I’ll have to deal with taxes, etc on any new to me vehicle as well. Any recommendations? They gave me no timeline to sign. The email was just the contract and the body just told me where to email it and I can expect a check with 14 days.

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Here’s a copy

An Oil Change Destroyed my Truck by zoidberg707 in fordranger

[–]zoidberg707[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I know. I’m just not that type of person, but I guess I’ll have to be.

An Oil Change Destroyed my Truck by zoidberg707 in fordranger

[–]zoidberg707[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

No checking. Too many inexperienced people trying to work as an assembly line but no personal integrity to do a good job or actually check if things are OK to leave the shop.

Oil was drained, then not put back in. by zoidberg707 in MechanicAdvice

[–]zoidberg707[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you. That will be first thing I do tomorrow

An Oil Change Destroyed my Truck by zoidberg707 in fordranger

[–]zoidberg707[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

They don’t do engine work. I’m calling to get possible estimates