Shop backed into my Burb! - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

grebus1 · 02-12-2004, 06:25 PM

Got a call from the shop where my truck is at for some brake work (Les Schwab). The guy says they've run into a problem--I'm thinking there's something wrong with the suspension or whatever. No, one of their guys backed into the driver's side rear of my beautiful Burb with a 2-ton truck!

It actually doesn't sound too bad, and at least he managed to back into the side where some rust was starting to bubble up. Now maybe I'll use some of the new Suburban patch panels...any vendors out there (Wes, GMCPaul, etc.)?

71402BB · 02-12-2004, 06:30 PM

Wow, sorry to hear that, that sucks! But it also sounds like it might be a blessing in disguise! I hope the repaire bill for the body work comes out of there pocket and not yours!!!

CPNEJR · 02-12-2004, 06:30 PM

That sucks!!!! I would complain about it to them and make them do my brakes for free IMO

cableguy0 · 02-12-2004, 06:39 PM

they better do the brakes for free and pay to get the body work done at least if they are a smart shop thats what they will do

*67Fleetsidedream* · 02-12-2004, 06:55 PM

I would be irate and threaten to go all the way to the top. I hope the fix and fix it right.

jorgensensc · 02-12-2004, 06:58 PM

Don't get too crazy irate, they are working on your BRAKES.....

Raise enough hell to get what you want, but make sure they know it's not personal.

Chevyguy111786 · 02-12-2004, 08:23 PM

You: YOU BETTER FIX THIS!! AND FIX IT RIGHT!!!

Shop: Oh yeah, we'll fix ya up real good

You:

bow-tie-bandit · 02-12-2004, 10:43 PM

Being it happened at Les Schwab and was their fault I would think that they will make it right. Who knows you will probably get free beef out of the deal. LOL

Blue Beard · 02-12-2004, 10:48 PM

That's why they have insurance too.......

Free Beef..........with Mad Cow out there lurking..........?

pissonNOS · 02-12-2004, 11:09 PM

you americans still concerned about that mad cow? us canadians are losing money every day cause of it

spencra · 02-12-2004, 11:40 PM

quote: pissonNOS

"you americans still concerned about that mad cow? us canadians are losing money every day cause of it"

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Hey, you didn't think we were going to do this recession thing alone did ya.

pissonNOS · 02-12-2004, 11:42 PM

countries in crisis right, I just thinks its a little when the president cant understand why the borders are closed for a single cow when it was the us who first closed there borders to canada

**Classic Heartbeat** · 02-13-2004, 12:04 AM

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Chevyguy111786 · 02-13-2004, 12:15 AM

shoot, come to texas...we don't have mad cows here....OUR BEEF IS GOOD!!! got beef?

bad69 · 02-13-2004, 02:43 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by grebus1
Got a call from the shop where my truck is at for some brake work (Les Schwab). The guy says they've run into a problem--I'm thinking there's something wrong with the suspension or whatever. No, one of their guys backed into the driver's side rear of my beautiful Burb with a 2-ton truck!

It actually doesn't sound too bad, and at least he managed to back into the side where some rust was starting to bubble up. Now maybe I'll use some of the new Suburban patch panels...any vendors out there (Wes, GMCPaul, etc.)?

being an employee of that fine company, give them a chance to make it right before going postal on them. evreyone makes mistakes and just because they are a business dosent mean they are going to screw you.

69c10stepside · 02-13-2004, 02:46 AM

Everybody needs once chance to make everything better.. After once chance, dont look back on getting your burb restored from this

Lippyp · 02-13-2004, 05:34 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by pissonNOS
you americans still concerned about that mad cow? us canadians are losing money every day cause of it

Hell, it took the French four years to lift their ban on British Beef after the Mad Cow thing. Our cows are no longer mad, just a little ticked off!

spencra · 02-13-2004, 10:39 AM

Good one Lippyp.

grebus1 · 02-14-2004, 02:51 AM

Well, I got the truck back today. They did a full brake job (including new rotors) on the front and replaced the master cylinder. I spoke with the manager about the obvious painintheassedness of having them back into my truck, customer satisfaction, blah, blah. They knocked off the cost of the labor, which reduced the bill by about 25% (around $130).

Also, their insurance company only requires one estimate, and say they will work with whichever body shop I choose. Now the only problem is finding a shop that will take it. Out of the three I've talked to, only one is even willing to give me an estimate. Most will not work on anything older than 10 years! I'm going to post a new thread to see if anyone in my area has suggestions. Thanks for all the sympathy and comments.

02-12-2004, 06:25 PM	#1
grebus1 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Edmonds, WA Posts: 322	Shop backed into my Burb! Got a call from the shop where my truck is at for some brake work (Les Schwab). The guy says they've run into a problem--I'm thinking there's something wrong with the suspension or whatever. No, one of their guys backed into the driver's side rear of my beautiful Burb with a 2-ton truck! It actually doesn't sound too bad, and at least he managed to back into the side where some rust was starting to bubble up. Now maybe I'll use some of the new Suburban patch panels...any vendors out there (Wes, GMCPaul, etc.)? __________________ '72 Chevy Suburban Custom Deluxe 10, 402/TH400

02-12-2004, 06:30 PM	#2
71402BB now thats a true COON DOG Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Franconia, NH Posts: 1,977	Wow, sorry to hear that, that sucks! But it also sounds like it might be a blessing in disguise! I hope the repaire bill for the body work comes out of there pocket and not yours!!! __________________ current project 67 402BB stout th350 3.08's with a locker. Plan on tubs 18.5's out back! (thanks Burnsman!) 71 SWB Stepside, was a 250, now is a 402 Big Block with 4 speed and 3.73's ( was crushed by a tree, bed sold, motor pulled) was my first truck!... oh well... 72 LWB 4x4 350 4-speed 3.08's posi wearing army olive drab green (SOLD!) 68 BURB 50TH LOOKALIKE work in progress, soon to have 250-I6 with a 3-speed on the tree 4.11's and posi ( currently sitting in back yard tarped awaiting time, $$$, and lots of love!) 67 1 TON- work truck 396 sm 420 4-speed, flat bed 4.57 gears "big red" (my first landscape truck, very rusty and crusty! but still gets the job done when needed!)

02-12-2004, 06:30 PM	#3
CPNEJR Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Franconia,N.H. Posts: 1,029	That sucks!!!! I would complain about it to them and make them do my brakes for free IMO __________________ (Only) Member of the CPNE Fan Club Aint that the truth 67 C-10 350 with 3-speed tranny and 308 gears swb step 82 Z28 Camaro 355 small block over 350 hp and a borg warner super t-10 (blown engine) 72 Chevy K20 Suburban (future project) 70 Chevy K20 now 68 GMC K2500 2003 Chevy 2500hd ccsb 4X4 (daily driver)

02-12-2004, 06:39 PM	#4
cableguy0 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Delta,Pa Posts: 14,948	they better do the brakes for free and pay to get the body work done at least if they are a smart shop thats what they will do __________________ Owner of North Point Car Care in Dundalk Md. We specialize in custom exhaust on both modern and classic vehicles. We are a full service auto shop from classics to modern vehicles. Feel free to contact me with questions. I will give a 10% discount to any board member.

02-12-2004, 06:58 PM	#6
jorgensensc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Cypress, Tx Posts: 4,005	Don't get too crazy irate, they are working on your BRAKES..... Raise enough hell to get what you want, but make sure they know it's not personal. __________________ 1972 C20 Suburban- Big Blue Betty '56 Chevy Bel Air Sedan- Frame up Restoration -What would you attempt to achieve if you knew you could not fail?- -I Refuse To Tiptoe Through Life, Only To Arrive Safely At Death's Door- R.I.P. EAST SIDE LOW LIFE

02-12-2004, 06:55 PM	#5
67Fleetsidedream Wiseass secured himself a BAN Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: MOON!!! Posts: 2,282	I would be irate and threaten to go all the way to the top. I hope the fix and fix it right.

02-12-2004, 08:23 PM	#7
Chevyguy111786 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Garland, Texas Posts: 1,127	You: YOU BETTER FIX THIS!! AND FIX IT RIGHT!!! Shop: Oh yeah, we'll fix ya up real good You:

02-12-2004, 10:43 PM	#8
bow-tie-bandit Live life and be happy. Join Date: May 2003 Location: Spokane,Washington Posts: 266	Being it happened at Les Schwab and was their fault I would think that they will make it right. Who knows you will probably get free beef out of the deal. LOL __________________

02-12-2004, 10:48 PM	#9
Blue Beard Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Washington State Posts: 8,831	That's why they have insurance too....... Free Beef..........with Mad Cow out there lurking..........? __________________ 1970 Chev CST 2003 Harley Fatboy 1975 Chevrolet Step Van 1956 Chev Bel Air 1977 Blazer 2WD For Sale $3000.00 1978 Blazer 2WD For Sale $7000.00 1978 Silverado 2005 Monte Carlo

02-12-2004, 11:09 PM	#10
pissonNOS senior member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: fort macleod alberta Posts: 2,770	you americans still concerned about that mad cow? us canadians are losing money every day cause of it __________________ 69 GMC bagged

02-12-2004, 11:40 PM	#11
spencra This, is my BOOMSTICK! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Berlin, CT Posts: 1,310	quote: pissonNOS "you americans still concerned about that mad cow? us canadians are losing money every day cause of it" --------------------------------------------------------------------- Hey, you didn't think we were going to do this recession thing alone did ya. __________________ Larry Got rid of my projects for now. 1980 Jeep CJ7 1998 Nissan Sentra (my car) 2001 Toyota Sienna (wife's, of course)

02-12-2004, 11:42 PM	#12
pissonNOS senior member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: fort macleod alberta Posts: 2,770	countries in crisis right, I just thinks its a little when the president cant understand why the borders are closed for a single cow when it was the us who first closed there borders to canada __________________ 69 GMC bagged

02-13-2004, 12:04 AM	#13
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02-13-2004, 12:15 AM	#14
Chevyguy111786 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Garland, Texas Posts: 1,127	shoot, come to texas...we don't have mad cows here....OUR BEEF IS GOOD!!! got beef?

02-13-2004, 02:46 AM	#16
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02-13-2004, 10:39 AM	#18
spencra This, is my BOOMSTICK! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Berlin, CT Posts: 1,310	Good one Lippyp. __________________ Larry Got rid of my projects for now. 1980 Jeep CJ7 1998 Nissan Sentra (my car) 2001 Toyota Sienna (wife's, of course)

02-14-2004, 02:51 AM	#19
grebus1 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Edmonds, WA Posts: 322	Well, I got the truck back today. They did a full brake job (including new rotors) on the front and replaced the master cylinder. I spoke with the manager about the obvious painintheassedness of having them back into my truck, customer satisfaction, blah, blah. They knocked off the cost of the labor, which reduced the bill by about 25% (around $130). Also, their insurance company only requires one estimate, and say they will work with whichever body shop I choose. Now the only problem is finding a shop that will take it. Out of the three I've talked to, only one is even willing to give me an estimate. Most will not work on anything older than 10 years! I'm going to post a new thread to see if anyone in my area has suggestions. Thanks for all the sympathy and comments. __________________ '72 Chevy Suburban Custom Deluxe 10, 402/TH400

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