So this happened when I got my tires put on at Walmart.

jgibbons · 10-29-2012, 01:02 PM

So... called around to find the cheapest tire mounting service in my area. Walmart had the competition beat by around $20.
and this is what i got back.

Going to have pursue the managment. I also noticed i had roughly 12 miles less range than when I left the car. It also took an hour longer than the original estimated 1.5 hour wait. The mechanic also said "Car's got quite the kick to it!" when I picked it up.

nmjaxx9 · 10-29-2012, 01:06 PM

cars got kick in it? Yeah they def test drove it, just curious why not go to pep boys or something they charge 9.99 for a mount and balance, and another 9.99 to put it on.

Thats unfortunate, GL with the lawsuit/pursuing the responsible

jgibbons · 10-29-2012, 01:07 PM

Well i've heard horror stories about suing walmart.. they also have the largest legal team in corporate america. Pep boys said they wouldnt mount any tires i didnt purchase there. Pretty bummed about it.

nmjaxx9 · 10-29-2012, 01:10 PM

Really? You sure, I got hankooks on order and im getting my rays powdercoated and when I get both, I am going to pepboys, they said they will mount any tires (regardless of you buy them there or not).

And yeah well hire a lawyer and sue them, you might come out a couple mil richer.

Jasonle · 10-29-2012, 01:11 PM

Damn dude that sucks..

shaun66 · 10-29-2012, 01:12 PM

If someone drove my car without my permission I would be pissed AF. Especially a Walmart mechanic lol

FairladyZ · 10-29-2012, 01:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nmjaxx9

Really? You sure, I got hankooks on order and im getting my rays powdercoated and when I get both, I am going to pepboys, they said they will mount any tires (regardless of you buy them there or not).

And yeah well hire a lawyer and sue them, you might come out a couple mil richer.

That's not how suing works. He will get compensated for his time and damage that's about it

nmjaxx9 · 10-29-2012, 01:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FairladyZ

That's not how suing works. He will get compensated for his time and damage that's about it

Well the main thing is he gets his Z back to how it was when he first brought it in, as long as that is taken care of.

Waiz · 10-29-2012, 01:29 PM

Damn this sucks but you should have carefully inspected your Z after you got it back and pointed this out before you left

This is what happens when you don't go to an enthusiast shop, lesson learned

nmjaxx9 · 10-29-2012, 01:35 PM

Yeah and trying to be a smartass in a situation like this only makes things uworse, OP good luck with repairs.

jgibbons · 10-29-2012, 01:36 PM

Yeah it was pretty late and freezing out. so i didnt spend a lot of time checking it out, but i noticed it first thing in the morning.

babbagandu · 10-29-2012, 01:40 PM

Why would you let anyone at walmart touch your z? Lesson learned....good luck getting it sorted out

binary0x01 · 10-29-2012, 01:41 PM

Dood... Walmart?? man... really. Dunno what to say, sucks about the Z.

If your Z is a 6 speed... man I'd be worried about them grinding gears and slipping the clutch. All around not a good move to take it there.

speedfreek · 10-29-2012, 01:49 PM

I stopped reading at Wal-mart.

Waiz · 10-29-2012, 01:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jgibbons

Yeah it was pretty late and freezing out. so i didnt spend a lot of time checking it out, but i noticed it first thing in the morning.

It happens, I would try to take as many photos that you can and report it to the Service Manager

If you can I would also get an estiamte from a body shop for the repair so that you know what to ask for in terms of dollar amount

I recently had to go after a city construction company because of an unmarked construction zone that damaged my car, everyone told me that I wouldn't get compensated for it but I pursued it and got the the company to pay my damages after I ended up going through my insurance

10-29-2012, 01:02 PM	#1 (permalink)
jgibbons Base Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 108 Drives: 2009 370Z white Rep Power: 13	So this happened when I got my tires put on at Walmart. So... called around to find the cheapest tire mounting service in my area. Walmart had the competition beat by around $20. and this is what i got back. Going to have pursue the managment. I also noticed i had roughly 12 miles less range than when I left the car. It also took an hour longer than the original estimated 1.5 hour wait. The mechanic also said "Car's got quite the kick to it!" when I picked it up. __________________ 2009 PW 7AT>GTHaus>TSW Cadwell 18">K&N Drop Ins + Post MAF Tubes WTB: Pearl white front bumper, Mid & Y pipes, BBK

10-29-2012, 01:07 PM	#3 (permalink)
jgibbons Base Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 108 Drives: 2009 370Z white Rep Power: 13	Well i've heard horror stories about suing walmart.. they also have the largest legal team in corporate america. Pep boys said they wouldnt mount any tires i didnt purchase there. Pretty bummed about it. __________________ 2009 PW 7AT>GTHaus>TSW Cadwell 18">K&N Drop Ins + Post MAF Tubes WTB: Pearl white front bumper, Mid & Y pipes, BBK

10-29-2012, 01:11 PM	#5 (permalink)
Jasonle A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: St. Louis Posts: 3,509 Drives: 09 370z Rep Power: 25	Damn dude that sucks.. __________________ 2009 Nissan 370z/2003 Honda Soccer Van Shineauto Amuse Body Kit/UAM Fenders/Bc Br Coilovers/Topspeed Exhaust/Racing Hart Wheels and More My Sexy Beast

10-29-2012, 01:29 PM	#9 (permalink)
Waiz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 9,262 Drives: Z33 & GE8 Rep Power: 459	Damn this sucks but you should have carefully inspected your Z after you got it back and pointed this out before you left This is what happens when you don't go to an enthusiast shop, lesson learned TWYNBYZ, gurneyeagle and jlo370z like this.

10-29-2012, 01:36 PM	#11 (permalink)
jgibbons Base Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 108 Drives: 2009 370Z white Rep Power: 13	Yeah it was pretty late and freezing out. so i didnt spend a lot of time checking it out, but i noticed it first thing in the morning. __________________ 2009 PW 7AT>GTHaus>TSW Cadwell 18">K&N Drop Ins + Post MAF Tubes WTB: Pearl white front bumper, Mid & Y pipes, BBK

10-29-2012, 01:06 PM	#2 (permalink)
nmjaxx9 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Middletown, Ct Posts: 5,853 Drives: 2011 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 26	cars got kick in it? Yeah they def test drove it, just curious why not go to pep boys or something they charge 9.99 for a mount and balance, and another 9.99 to put it on. Thats unfortunate, GL with the lawsuit/pursuing the responsible

10-29-2012, 01:10 PM	#4 (permalink)
nmjaxx9 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Middletown, Ct Posts: 5,853 Drives: 2011 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 26	Really? You sure, I got hankooks on order and im getting my rays powdercoated and when I get both, I am going to pepboys, they said they will mount any tires (regardless of you buy them there or not). And yeah well hire a lawyer and sue them, you might come out a couple mil richer.

10-29-2012, 01:12 PM	#6 (permalink)
shaun66 Track Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: n Posts: 837 Drives: MB 370z 7AT Rep Power: 16	If someone drove my car without my permission I would be pissed AF. Especially a Walmart mechanic lol

10-29-2012, 01:35 PM	#10 (permalink)
nmjaxx9 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Middletown, Ct Posts: 5,853 Drives: 2011 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 26	Yeah and trying to be a smartass in a situation like this only makes things uworse, OP good luck with repairs.

10-29-2012, 01:40 PM	#12 (permalink)
babbagandu Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: US Posts: 349 Drives: 09 Nismo Rep Power: 14	Why would you let anyone at walmart touch your z? Lesson learned....good luck getting it sorted out

10-29-2012, 01:41 PM	#13 (permalink)
binary0x01 Track Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Idaho Posts: 892 Drives: 2012 6-SPEED 3.7L Z Rep Power: 14	Dood... Walmart?? man... really. Dunno what to say, sucks about the Z. If your Z is a 6 speed... man I'd be worried about them grinding gears and slipping the clutch. All around not a good move to take it there. __________________ Tune (by Seb@SpecialtyZ) -- Upgraded Parts List : When in doubt, use brute force; if it doesn't work, you aren't using enough.

10-29-2012, 01:49 PM	#14 (permalink)
speedfreek A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Huntsville,AL Posts: 1,724 Drives: '12 370Z PW 6sp Rep Power: 18	I stopped reading at Wal-mart. TheGreatOne, gurneyeagle, ZBro16 and 2 others like this. __________________ Tomei\|Berk\|Takeda\|ZSpeed\|Fortune Auto\|Swift\|Eibach\|SPL\|Carbotech\|Motul\|Powertrix\|Stillen\|Aerojacket\|Z1\|Forgestar\|Enkei\|Project Kics\|Nismo Ti\|Llumar speedfreek's journal

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