Oh yeah, always jack a car up from the factory specified points.
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First of all, I did EVERYTHING I was supposed to except stick around and watch.
Dropped my Elise off to the local Goodyear shop to have new F1G3s installed. My Father-in-law is the service manager and has been for 10 years. He is out on medical leave, but he met me at the shop this morning, because he understands the uniqueness of the car.
I handed them the tire tools and opened the Owner's Manual to the jacking instructions so they would be clear. We went over all the instructions and they assured me I was in good hands.
We (my father-in-law and I both left)
1 hour later I get a call about the "accident" and that I needed to come down...
WTF!
It get's better. They said they read the manual, but not to the point where it spoke about the 4-point lift. After the crash, they continued reading. Yipee for me.
The damage is inclusive of the rear clam, front clam, underneath the driver's door, and a nice puncture through the bottom diffuser around the passenger seat area.
When I was there, they had a wrecker attached with a winch to the front end so it wouldn't come crashing down. After it cleared the lift, the front end swung around and crashed into some tool chests.
I'm mostly worried about the rear structure... the puncture underneath and the loss of value of the car (it's paid off free and clear)!
I've already called Dimmit in Clearwater and they are expecting the vehicle. Goodyear has filed the claim with their carrier and has promised to fully cover the repair. Luckly my FIL was there as a witness.
What else do I need to be concerned about in the repair/insurance claim? Diminished value, loss of use (not my primary vehicle), etc.
Dammit!!!! And I have the Central Florida Lotus Fun Run on Saturday which I've been organizing. Guess I'll have to drive the 911.
Oi... That'll teach you to leave a shop for a semi-fast procedure... Last time I had my car in for new tires it was a good thing I stuck around because they nearly stalled her twice (once each by two different people) trying to put it in reverse and grabbing 6th gear instead
hahaha.....man that sucks. Yeah I dont feel so bad either when he said I guess I'll have to drive the 911 instead. I'm a little confused about how the front end got damaged.
people are stupid.... I never leave any car ( no matter what it is) at any mechanics shop!!!
I've only done it at the dealer - i know - but i figure i they F- it up then they can give me a brand new one ...
Exactly, after the parking garage scene in "Ferris Bueller's Day Off" I don't even have my car valet parked let alone leave at any place without physically staying with her...
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