So I replied that I called them for help, and they don't call back. Ever.
Well, that's actually promising. You're embarrassing them in public, so they're more likely to do something about it.
Tracy: Well-- That call -- That call means you just murdered me. Mal: No, son. You murdered yourself. I just carried the bullet a while.
'The Message'
Natter 68: Bork Bork Bork
Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, duct tape, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.
Consuela - Aug 23, 2011 12:35:17 pm PDT #21824 of 30001
We are Buffistas. This isn't our first apocalypse. -- Pix
Scrappy - Aug 23, 2011 12:37:03 pm PDT #21825 of 30001
Life moves pretty fast. You don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.
If you don't eventually get help from them, you need to get your car back and find a mechanic who will make the fix illegally. That part will be in the junkyard and it can be gotten and put on in a jiffy. Really. Just don't tell the dealer that's what you are doing.
Amy - Aug 23, 2011 12:38:12 pm PDT #21826 of 30001
Because books.
I agree with Scrappy, Allyson. It's out of warranty anyway.
Darth Cheesecake - Aug 23, 2011 12:38:45 pm PDT #21827 of 30001
I don't like vampires, I'm gonna take a stand and say they're not good.-Xander
I'm a bit surprised that the East coast had an earthquake.
Well I hope that there was no major damage.
Allyson - Aug 23, 2011 12:40:15 pm PDT #21828 of 30001
Wait, is this real-world child support, where the money goes to buy food for the kids, or MRA fantasyland child support where the women just buy Ferraris and cocaine? -Jessica
suela, that's actually the most awesome thing someone has said to me all day. I want to embarrass them.
Scrappy, I hear you, and I've been on the case for a used part.
Sue - Aug 23, 2011 12:41:32 pm PDT #21829 of 30001
hip deep in pie
GM and Chevy are replying to me on Twitter that they'd be happy to help. So I replied that I called them for help, and they don't call back. Ever. I hate this, "I look like I care in public" bullshit.
It works, though. Take advantage of it if there's a way it will help to get your car fixed.
Sophia Brooks - Aug 23, 2011 12:42:09 pm PDT #21830 of 30001
Cats to become a rabbit should gather immediately now here
I was just about to say what scrappy said. The part exists used, and someone will put it on for you.
DavidS - Aug 23, 2011 12:42:46 pm PDT #21831 of 30001
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
Well I hope that there was no major damage.
Several pictures are askew!
Lawn furniture is down!
Books have gone atumble off to-be-read piles!
Sophia Brooks - Aug 23, 2011 12:43:32 pm PDT #21832 of 30001
Cats to become a rabbit should gather immediately now here
Is it just the plastic bit, or the whole assembly. Because I definately drove a car for many years without the plastic bit
Scrappy - Aug 23, 2011 12:47:10 pm PDT #21833 of 30001
Life moves pretty fast. You don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.
The dealer will never put in a used part for you--it;s not just illegal, they are contractually obligated to use certain parts. It's all about the CYA. However, they are only step one in this process and if they can't help, fuck 'em. LA is the center of Car Culture, though, and there are zillions of really good mechanics around who know how to find and install used and aftermarket parts. I'm not kidding. Go to any car show and all those gleaming machines have been lovingly restored with parts taken out of other cars or even machined on purpose. And I'm not just talking old cars--we have seen PT Cruisers and Toyota Rav4s and Mustangs and all kinds of newer vehicles at these events. You give the official channels a few more days to get their act together and then take it to the streets.