JohnWPB 1986 GT Fastback worklog (Page 35/71)
JohnWPB SEP 08, 08:07 PM

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Originally posted by tshark:
No. And he probably wouldn't thank me for it, either. Just not a fan of MAACO. What's funny?



We talked about painting my car some time back, and he said he could do it. We never got into serious negotiations or anything. Since the MAACO disaster, he has dropped a couple "I told you so's" It seemed like you were in on the joke when I read your post hehehe
tshark SEP 08, 08:35 PM
No. If it makes you feel better, he laughed at me, too. But I'm further away.
Danyel SEP 08, 08:39 PM
John... any updates on what direction you will be taking with these clowns. Any pics on the status of your car since it is now back home?
THX
Danyel

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JohnWPB SEP 08, 10:46 PM

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Originally posted by Danyel:

John... any updates on what direction you will be taking with these clowns. Any pics on the status of your car since it is now back home?
THX
Danyel




Lawyers want a few grand to get started on something, and I found that even small claims court here in the US needs $350 up front cost to file the paperwork. I have been cut back at work, and money is a little tight to go throwing $350 towards filing paperwork. Hopefully things will be on the upswing financially here soon, and hope that there is no short term time I have to file a suit against them.

The car is not running right now, and not in the best spot to take pictures.. I will get some posted soon as I can get the car to move

dobey SEP 08, 10:51 PM

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Originally posted by JohnWPB:


Lawyers want a few grand to get started on something, and I found that even small claims court here in the US needs $350 up front cost to file the paperwork. I have been cut back at work, and money is a little tight to go throwing $350 towards filing paperwork. Hopefully things will be on the upswing financially here soon, and hope that there is no short term time I have to file a suit against them.

The car is not running right now, and not in the best spot to take pictures.. I will get some posted soon as I can get the car to move



All the more reason to lawyer up. Leaving your car out in the rain with all the glass removed like that could have caused damage to many things. You'll need to prove damage beyond "moldy interior" probably, but from my POV, they basically owe you a whole new Fiero at this point. Gauges, fuel pump, and ECM could all have been damaged (and causing your intermittent woes) from the rain, as well as the damage done to the carpet, seats, and the rest of the interior.
jmbishop SEP 08, 11:32 PM
I would try to work something out with corporate first, you have another damming video. I'd ask for the car to be repainted at another location and some money for the interior or just a good sized check.
Danyel SEP 09, 12:21 AM
Dont USA laywers go on percentage won for their rates or salary??? This is ALOT more than a small claims .... I would send a copy to corporate ... you could even post on Facebook... that way I can post on MAACO Canada Facebook too !!!

Please dont let the time run out my friend you and your fiero deserve BETTER

Danyel

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seq SEP 09, 01:38 AM
Lawyers and facebook aside, have you attempted the local news' consumer advocate route?

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tshark SEP 09, 08:01 AM

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Originally posted by seq:

Lawyers and facebook aside, have you attempted the local news' consumer advocate route?




This is a good idea. I also like the idea of going to corporate.
redraif SEP 09, 08:37 AM
Just brain storming here.....

You need to go to the news & better business bureau. Maybe talk to someone at Angie's list. They might want to know about such bad business. We have Clark Howard here in Georgia who helps people. Do you have a talk show personally that helps the community? Talk to some talk radio shows and morning shows. The video caused a stir the first time... try that route again. I still say the news will be interested. You have enough concrete evidence. If they have done it to you they have done it to others. Go to local insurance agents. They have to use shops. See if they can give you some advise. At least see if any insurance company uses that Maaco. Go tell the insurance rep the truth about their practices.

Drop the terms I mentioned to corporate. Tell them you have all the evidence right now to go to a lawyer and win so what can they do for you? You tried it their way and their shop just made it all that much worse.

Do you know anyone who is friends with a lawyer who might be willing to at least write a nasty letter for $100? Look online for a Draft of letters? Maybe if corporate thinks there will be a lawsuit they will settle for something fair.