macco update. i got my car back today, very happy,. 03-08-08
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Originally Posted by ddalder
While I understand this may be frustrating, the bottom line is that YOU didn't do your homework. No reasonable individual could possibly expect an accpetable paint job for $200.00. In case you hadn't already figured it out, this is a gimmick to get you in the door so they can sell you all the other work you need.
When you cheap out to try and save a buck (or in this case thousands), don't be surprised when you aren't happy. This was a waste of your money and you need to deal with it. Maybe next time you'll ask questions like "Why does every other body shop in this and every neighbouring universe want thousands to paint my car when these guys will do it for pocket change?". Even though this isn't rocket science, you seem to want to make it so.
You've managed to de-value your car and demonstrate to everyone here that you have completely unrealistic expectations. You shouldn't come and hang out here complaining about YOUR bad choice. This only makes you look like the fool. Suck it up and move on
When you cheap out to try and save a buck (or in this case thousands), don't be surprised when you aren't happy. This was a waste of your money and you need to deal with it. Maybe next time you'll ask questions like "Why does every other body shop in this and every neighbouring universe want thousands to paint my car when these guys will do it for pocket change?". Even though this isn't rocket science, you seem to want to make it so.
You've managed to de-value your car and demonstrate to everyone here that you have completely unrealistic expectations. You shouldn't come and hang out here complaining about YOUR bad choice. This only makes you look like the fool. Suck it up and move on
Originally Posted by 88bonnsse
and wtf do you mena suck it up and move on...?
Originally Posted by 88bonnsse
do you think i have $400 to just **** away at maaco for some poor crappy workmanship.. im not rich like some
Originally Posted by 88bonnsse
and for you to say i shpoudn't come hang here complaining about my bad choice.. man you act like your perfect or something and noone can make a bad choice..
so why dont you keep those comments like that tpo your self and
and if you dont want to hear me complain then dont read my post....or any other members post where they choose to rant and complain...
so why dont you keep those comments like that tpo your self and
and if you dont want to hear me complain then dont read my post....or any other members post where they choose to rant and complain...
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Originally Posted by willwren
Time to civilize this topic.
Respectful only, but to the point is fine.
Let'* work to resolving the problem if at all possible, and leave the bashing out.
Respectful only, but to the point is fine.
Let'* work to resolving the problem if at all possible, and leave the bashing out.
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My first recommendation is to contact your local Better Business Bureau, but bear in mind, MAACO isn't likely to give a crap about the BBB...it'* at least somewhere you can get advice.
The next idea is to find out if your local Bar Association has a help line. They'll only be able to give somewhat general advice, and they may cost a small fee, but again, they can probably tell you more about the legal side of it than we can.
Perhaps one of our paint guys can get with you on how to fix the over-spray on the plastic pieces. Using a razor there would be a bad idea.
Finally, we need to get one of our resident paint/body guys to do a write up on how to fully prep a car for paint. Above and beyond the present situation, it would be good to have that in techinfo, or stickied here in A&D. Perhaps we can spare the next guy this kind of grief with a shop.
Lastly, could we get a warning sticky on MAACO, like we did on JiffyLube for so long?
The next idea is to find out if your local Bar Association has a help line. They'll only be able to give somewhat general advice, and they may cost a small fee, but again, they can probably tell you more about the legal side of it than we can.
Perhaps one of our paint guys can get with you on how to fix the over-spray on the plastic pieces. Using a razor there would be a bad idea.
Finally, we need to get one of our resident paint/body guys to do a write up on how to fully prep a car for paint. Above and beyond the present situation, it would be good to have that in techinfo, or stickied here in A&D. Perhaps we can spare the next guy this kind of grief with a shop.
Lastly, could we get a warning sticky on MAACO, like we did on JiffyLube for so long?
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o.k it is monday feb-26 11:24 am and i just got a call back finally from the supervisor at the maaco headquarters and i was told that she spoke to the owner of maaco that painted my car and he agreed for me to go there on friday and he will physically look at my car and see what he can do to make things right.
this is the same huy that locked himself in his office after telling me he wanted more money to fix the problems with the paint..
so what do yous guys and gals think i should do.? need advice...
go there and see what he says or just stick to taking him to court and continue to wiat for my court date.?
this is the same huy that locked himself in his office after telling me he wanted more money to fix the problems with the paint..
so what do yous guys and gals think i should do.? need advice...
go there and see what he says or just stick to taking him to court and continue to wiat for my court date.?
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Go see the guy. You can't lose on that. Either he (attempts to) fix it, or he gives you more ammo for court.
(Just don't sign anything or make any verbal statements to the effect that you are releasing him or Maaco from liability)
Indeed, you must go and at least see the guy...because if you don't, Maaco will use that against you.
(Just don't sign anything or make any verbal statements to the effect that you are releasing him or Maaco from liability)
Indeed, you must go and at least see the guy...because if you don't, Maaco will use that against you.
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Post some pics of this hack paint job, maybe someone here can give you some pointers on how to fix it yourself, Youll probably ending up spending more than 2500 on lawyer if it even goes to court?