Nissan 370Z Forum - View Single Post - I think my dealer covered up an accident.

USMCASA · 12-29-2011, 02:32 PM

from working at a body shop about 3 years ago, i can tell you first hand this happens more than you would think. there was a dodge dealer that brought us a "new" truck less than 15 miles on it and it needed a bed side replaced and cab corner fixed. we fixed it, and they sold it as a new vehicle even though it was more than 25% of the value of the vehicle in damage...

don't just walk in and buy your vehicle, check it out, then double check it. dealers are crooks. all of them, yes even the ones you think are good.

edit: things to look for:
overspray
tape edges
uneven slickness between body panels (orange peel or lack there of)
rubbing/buffing compound
uneven edges or poor fitment of body panels
aftermarket parts
paint not matching, albeit no plastic parts ever match the unibody from the factory

Just be smart about it

12-29-2011, 02:32 PM	#20 (permalink)
USMCASA A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: NC Posts: 1,152 Drives: 09 370z CY M6 Rep Power: 18	from working at a body shop about 3 years ago, i can tell you first hand this happens more than you would think. there was a dodge dealer that brought us a "new" truck less than 15 miles on it and it needed a bed side replaced and cab corner fixed. we fixed it, and they sold it as a new vehicle even though it was more than 25% of the value of the vehicle in damage... don't just walk in and buy your vehicle, check it out, then double check it. dealers are crooks. all of them, yes even the ones you think are good. edit: things to look for: overspray tape edges uneven slickness between body panels (orange peel or lack there of) rubbing/buffing compound uneven edges or poor fitment of body panels aftermarket parts paint not matching, albeit no plastic parts ever match the unibody from the factory Just be smart about it Last edited by USMCASA; 12-29-2011 at 02:35 PM.