[V8] need legal advise

[Ed Dekker]

Allan,
    Years ago, I jointly sued a dealer and VW in small claims court over a
car radio.  As is allowed in Ohio, the dealer kicked it upstairs to Common
Pleas Court, where you need a lawyer to have any chance.  Luckily, VW
intervened to avoid bad publicity and we came to agreement.  I never
returned to that dealer.  Even if you would win in Small Claims, I doubt the
sob would pay the court judgment.  Your lawyer costs will grossly exceed
$150.  Frankly, I think you're morally right but don't have a chance and
write it off as a bad experience.  Sorry.
Ed
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "UR32VQUATTRO" <allanvega at adelphia.net>
To: <v8 at audifans.com>
Sent: Tuesday, May 25, 2004 6:06 PM
Subject: [V8] need legal advise


Fellow listers ,I need some help/advise here. Like most of you, I do most of
the work on my v8q except for those time where you cant help but have to go
to a shop.In this case, I needed an alignment. Before bringing the car in, I
replace the rear camber links and front tie rod ends. I tried to free up the
front adjusters as well. I was only able to get the left one free. I just
figured they would pop[ it out and adjust it that way at an extra cost of
course. No problem right?
 $150 later I get the car back and now pulls to the right and wheel is
cocked to the left. They did pop the tie rod end out like I thought(and
charged me for it) . But in doing  so they tore the boot. Now listers, how
do you tear a tie rod boot if your using a puller? exactly....they used a
pickle fork. big no no when saving a new or good tie rod. They said they
would repair it. I wanted a new one for fear that they also damaged the
plastic lined socket. they said no. to make matters worse, they never
adjusted the rear wheels( toe adjustments bolts on the  lower control arm
are rusted solid(no evidence a wrench has been on it in years) Called back
demanding a refund as well as a new tie rod end. The owner Ron told me "your
sh*t out of luck" then hung up. What should/can I do? thanks. Allan

fyi  the shop is a privately owned Goodyear in Waterbury,CT
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