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Took My 'spedition to the Ford dealer yesterday for it's Pre-Termination Inspection.
It was like I was watching the pilot episode of "CSI - White Settlement" they went over it with a fine tooth comb, and somehow came up with 7 small hail dents in the hood. I've had it for 36 month and never noticed these dings. BTW. per Ford, you are allowed 3 dings per panel.....
Anyone know a TCB Painless dent repait guy who could fix a few of these blemishes. ::Curls::
TIA
Sounds like there trying to "F" you...
So there are 7 on the hood, and 3 are allowable. Please tell me that you are only going to fix 4 of the 7. ;) I would even go so far as to fix the 4 LEAST noticeable. :punchout:Quote:
Originally Posted by POS Racing
Ding! Ding! Ding! we have a winner!Quote:
Originally Posted by Titus
So does anyone know a TCB Painless dent repait guy who could fix a few of these blemishes.
Sorry... the PDR guy I've used isn't exactly cheap, but he's pretty damn good. Pro-Dent in Plano, just north of PGBT on Coit (right next to the Sam's wholesale).Quote:
Originally Posted by POS Racing
I know it's a bit out of your usual stomping grounds, but they did two amazing fixes to the truck. Charged me $75 each (they were pretty good sized ones). I would imaginge small hail dents would be much cheaper assuming they can get to the back side of the sheet metal.
There seem to be 2 different types of shops for PDR... the retail chain shops (like Dent-Pros) and the wholesale/non-chain shops. What you need to find is one of these wholesale shops that do work for dealerships. Rather than $60 or $75 per dent fees like the chains, they tend to charge about $100 for the first panel, and $50 per panel after that. That was the deal I found in Sacramento after being referred by a used car dealer. Cost me $350 for 17 dents scattered around 6 panels.
Defiantly looking for a team CB hookup since I will own this thing for just about 14 more days then it's gone........
BUT WHAT ARE YOU BUYING TO REPLACE IT???:burnrubr:Quote:
Originally Posted by POS Racing
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TBDQuote:
Originally Posted by srivendel
After taking a preliminary test of the new car dealer waters, I think I may stay out of the pool and work on my tan. ;)
I currently have excess capacity when it comes to cars, so I may just drive the 'lac for a little while.
Love the panas! :DQuote:
Originally Posted by tailchaser
I thought they were a nice touch.Quote:
Originally Posted by Titus
BTW. Found a company Dentwright 214-725-7277 they do most of the PDR work in DFW, the service Service King and a bunch of dealers.
Dentwright as well as 2 other body shops found more hail damage than I ever noticed so I'll be taking this project to State Farm to compleate.....
So you're going to have to file an insurance claim on a lease vehicle with unnoticeable hail dents that you have to turn in to Ford in a couple of days? ::Blink::
That's messed up.
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Is the aluminum factor a problem?
Aluminum? On a 'spedition? :scratch:Quote:
Originally Posted by onething
What happened to 4 and out?
Yep it's jacked up for sure! If I don't get it fixed Ford can bill me for the damages and since I wouldn't own it any longer State Farm would not have to honor my claim, depending on how long it took Ford to come up with a repair cost...... :punchout:Quote:
Originally Posted by srivendel
The Aluminum hood can be fixed says the PDR guy, but he wants more than my deductible to do it. plus he found other areas of concern as did Service King and another Local body shop. ::Censor::
Darned if I do Darned if I don't....
Sounds like it's time to park it in Oak Cliff? Maybe push it into the Trinity? :wink: *
* I would never actually advocate insurance fraud. However, I wouldn't frown upon it in some cases, either.
Take it to France... They will burn it for free. :(
::Artist:: Oui! That eez very funnie!!Quote:
Originally Posted by general default
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But I thought you only need to fix what they noticed the first time. Who cares if there are other areas of concern to the body shop. Ofcourse they think there are areas of concern. But what did the leasing company say the first time they looked at it?Quote:
Originally Posted by POS Racing
Yea I'm with you on that one, but one it becomes an insurance claim these ::Clown:: are going to try and milk it for all it's worth.Quote:
Originally Posted by Majik
On a happier note I just returned from Payton-Wright Ford, and they have structured an exit strategy that would work for me and them, may see how that plays out next week.
I thought the lease was up? Granted I know nothing about leases, but I though the exit terms are set when you sign the lease. Why would they need to structure an exit strategy?Quote:
Originally Posted by POS Racing
An exit strategey were my finacial responsibility is $0.00....Quote:
Originally Posted by Titus
Rather than the $250 disposal fee for the lease vehicle (standard on a Lease), plus the additional $200.00 for the insurance deductable. So $450.00 I can keep!
I am a cheap bastard after all!
Doesn't sound like something they give away without getting something in return... what do they get?Quote:
Originally Posted by POS Racing
Sounds like he's leasing another Ford. Whatcha gettin', Sparky?Quote:
Originally Posted by Titus
One of these?
http://www.autobytel.com/images/2006..._Fusion_05.jpg
Or hopefully one of THESE!
http://newcars.globeauto.com/images/...G/2006/2CO.JPG
:burnrubr:
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Maybe this one!
http://www.autobytel.com/images/2006...exfrpass34.jpg
I just know if I am willing to give up my SUV, they are very handy! ::Flame::
My sis-in-law has an '05 V8 Exploder, and she's pretty happy with it. Not exactly stellar mileage, but what do you expect?
BTW, you can option the V8 to tow over 7000lbs - more than enough to tow a Miata... :wink:
Yup... and my '02 did a fabulous job dragging a u-haul trailer full of furniture here from NC. No love lost when I turned mine in, but they make great lease vehicles.
That was cold, dawg. Ice cold. :punchout:Quote:
Originally Posted by POS Racing
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