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Bad undercoating job From the dealer

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Tacomasurfer, Mar 10, 2014.

  1. Mar 10, 2014 at 1:07 PM
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    Tacomasurfer

    Tacomasurfer [OP] New Member

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  2. Mar 10, 2014 at 1:24 PM
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    CanadaToy

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    Looks pretty bad to me.

    I dislike those "once and done" treatments. I prefer krown / rust check, as it's re-applied every year. Sure, if you keep your truck for atleast 5 years, the other may be cheaper, but i'm very doubtful it works as well.
     
  3. Mar 10, 2014 at 1:58 PM
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    i'm a carpenter not a mechanic, i feel like i got ripped off. i just want my money back so i can pay someone to do it that takes pride in there work!
     
  4. Mar 10, 2014 at 2:01 PM
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    Pugga

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    That looks terrible for a $650 job. Definitely take it back and give 'em hell!
     
  5. Mar 10, 2014 at 2:03 PM
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    TJGARZA84

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    I would take that video to the dealer and ask for a sit down with the manager and show then the video and let them know that you dont want them to "redo" it as they will try to talk you into. But that you want your money back and fast. Explain to them that they should be ashamed to stnd behind the work that whichever employee did not do properly.

    Best of luck - But go asap.
     
  6. Mar 10, 2014 at 2:09 PM
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    that is pretty bad dude, I got my 2011 done free when I bought my truck, free and it looks way better than the $650 job. fuck those guys, Id be bitching, and make sure there are customers around when you start the bitching too!
     
  7. Mar 10, 2014 at 2:12 PM
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    dsjones5

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    Seat covers, weather tech digi fit, bug deflector, plasti dip wheels, magnaflow muffler, and many more to come!.. as soon as i get money. Ill probably go broke typing this...
    Punch the manager square in the face. I found that this always fixes any problems I have with a dealer. They take me seriously afterward and it makes them fear me a little bit.
     
  8. Mar 10, 2014 at 2:37 PM
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    jim5893

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    I would get a good Lawyer recoup your cost and get it done right!
     
  9. Mar 10, 2014 at 2:46 PM
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    Capita

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    looks like they didnt even bother cleaning the surfaces before spraying..... like the guy just crawled under the truck with a rattle can and had at it for 10 mins.
     
  11. Mar 10, 2014 at 3:10 PM
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    TacoTacoma96

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    Definitely go get your money back. The irony is around here the problem is that most used car lots use tons of undercoating to hide rust under vehicles:mad:.
     
  12. Mar 10, 2014 at 4:02 PM
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    thats alot of rust for a 3yr old truck :eek:
     
  13. Mar 10, 2014 at 4:11 PM
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    taco206

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    That does not look good. Anybody and I mean anybody could do a better job with a couple cans of undercoating. Try to get your money back, I would. Good luck.
     
  14. Mar 10, 2014 at 4:17 PM
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    RearViewMirror

    RearViewMirror Saw things so much clearer once you... were in my

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    You got fucked....




    This was my truck at 30K miles before I traded it in.

    No undercoating.


    DSC_0070_a2e9b2ab01f68efdfc5ca1be9e0cfcd273fa854c.jpg




     
  15. Mar 10, 2014 at 4:21 PM
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    You have every right to a complete refund, that's totally unacceptable. I wouldn't let this dealership touch my vehicle from this point forward. Explain to the General Manager that this unprofessional job reflects his poorly on his whole dealership. Tell him that you don't get a second chance to make a first impression.

    Once you get your refund, burn the dealership to the ground...
     
  16. Mar 10, 2014 at 4:22 PM
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    hotrod53

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    I would not be happy about it, I'd ask for a refund or make them make it right.
     
  17. Mar 10, 2014 at 4:23 PM
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    RearViewMirror

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    ^^^ Or you could do that lol ^^^
     
  18. Mar 10, 2014 at 5:26 PM
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    Go get your money back. Accept nothing less than a full refund. Then go to Krown and have professionals redo the work (and it'll cost you less too!)
     
  19. Mar 10, 2014 at 5:26 PM
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    Yeah, they're trying to rip you off. But I dig your pants, so you got that going for you.
     
  20. Mar 10, 2014 at 5:34 PM
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    even the firefighter wants to light the torches!
     

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