Back up the anger train Gary. You never mentioned you needed the suicide
ball because of a disability. I think that is why some folks thought you
were being petty. Not everyone knows you are disabled. ;-)
Your anger is justified.
Brian S. Mingle
1998 Dodge Dakota Club Cab Sport 4X4
5.2 Magnum V8
3" Performance Accessories 3" body lift. (still waiting for my 33X12/50
15's & Eagle 589 rims)
Emerald Green Pearl
At 01:14 PM 7/12/02 -0500, you wrote:
>So, let me get this straight....
>
>If a dealer charged you $800 to fix your vehicle, and then a few months
>later the vehicle was back in the shop because they did not do the job
>right, Wouldnt you be pissed?
>
>Also, if the vehicle needs to be kept over a extended time, they are legally
>obligated to provide a loaner vehicle since an error was made on their end.
>They, not me, had to refuse the loaner, because I could not legally drive
>it. Due to my disability, I have a restriction on my license, requiring me
>to have a mechanical aid on the vehicle I am driving (I.E. spinner ball)
>So, by refusing to let me put my spinner ball on the loaner, they in essence
>reffused to give me a loaner, since it would not be legal for me to drive.
>
>It would be like giving you a car with no headlights or taillights.
>
>Also, Immagine the liability factor if they gave me the loaner car without
>the spinner ball. If I got in a wreck and I did not have it on, they would
>have one hell of a mess on their hands. All because they refused to put the
>spinner ball on the wheel.
>
> As far as damage goes, the 2 impressions left by the clamps of the
>spinner ball pop out within 30 minutes of removal. If you don't believe me,
>go to your hardware store, get a hose clamp and try it yourself.
>
>
>
>""Paul.Tomlinson"" <Paul.Tomlinson@gov.yk.ca> wrote in message
>news:6DD7370C9452D31192A10008C75D07530AD9AD2E@raptor.gov.yk.ca...
> >
> > Apparently in some states this device is illegal unless you are disabled,
> > something to do with it being unsafe driving with one hand all the time.
> > Why do you think it is called a suicide knob????
> >
> > And not to start a pissing match, but they did offer you a loaner, it was
> > you who turned it down after they refused to modify their vehicle (and yes
> > this is a modification, small but still a modification). Oh and then they
> > gave you a ride home too, which you kinda abused with the 45 minute
>grocery
> > trip. Probably they could have been more tactful then to call your
>mother,
> > but if it was me dealing with you I would have wondered what was up too.
> > You talk about getting very upset and wanting to pull the steering wheel
>out
> > of the driver's hands all over something that isn't that big of a deal (ok
> > if you have a medical reason for needing it then there is a little bit to
> > get upset over, but if that is the case did you bother to tell them?).
>And
> > in your own words you were "pissing everyone else there off" by doing what
> > you wanted in the waiting room before any of this loaner car business
> > started.
> >
> > Sorry, but up to the point where they called your mother I can't see a
>real
> > reason to get upset. They were working on your truck, they offered to fix
> > it for free because they made a mistake on an earlier repair, they offered
> > you a loaner, they gave you a ride home when you turned down the loaner
>and
> > they even let you get groceries.
> >
> > Paul
> >
> > 2001 Intense Blue CC 4x4 4.7 5-speed
> >
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