for those that say he has an air tight case, - why can't the dealer simply deny that the spacers were in place?? did anyone actually video tape the Tech removing the spacers

"The tech got really scared and popped the stiffners off quickly" for an air tight case you would need to PROVE this

 

 

i completely agree but with the right lawyers, you could probably push for this.

honestly, it comes down to what you want out of this. im sure you want to be compensated for what you've been through. now, settling this with the dealer alone just to get a brand new s2000 off the truck just doesnt quite do it for me. im sure you've heard of punitive damages? if not, its extra money the court awards you to prevent the dealership from ever doing this again. its also a word out to all other dealerships to be careful when it comes to small check ups like these before letting a customer drive off the lot.

i agree with letting your insurance company take care of this. they'll do whatever they can because they sure as hell don't want to pay for this. so, we've all pretty much said you have an air tight case. like i said before, what do you really want out of this?

good luck.

 

I agree that the fact that the tech removed the spacers after the fact could turn into an issue. Hopefully there are pictures of the car after the wreck but before the spacer removal where you can see the spacers. Also, a car with 6k on the odo will have dirt and dust on the springs and shiney clear areas where the spacers were, DOCUMENT EVERYTHING now.

Also, working through the insurance company is a good idea. They have lawyers that would cost you a fortune. Also, a car dealership will take an insurance company's threats way more seriously than yours.

 

JOnas,
Thanks for the pic, very helpful!
CHris

 

All great advice. I don't think the spacers will be an issue as myself and the insurance adjuster both saw them on the car, and witnessed the guy taking them off. Not to mention he has a picture of the car (on the jacks with a donut) where they are installed and another picture where they are laying on the ground underneath the car. I should be okay on that.

I am an officer in the military and as such, have the JAG office, with unlimited resources, as my disposal. I contacted my insurance company as well, they are prepared to take up the fight. Lastly, I contacted a civilian lawyer to pursue the case.

Today I am going to go to Honda and tell them what I want. A new s2000 with all the options I want. If they do not comply I will let them know that I will contact the press, put advisories out on base warning against the company (a large part of their clientelle), contact my lawyer, contact the jag, and let my insurance company know they can start their lawsuit as well. I hope this is enough to deter them. If not, here we go!

I would like to know more about punitive damages. So far, I've been told b/c I didn't miss work or wasn't injured I can't sue for damages. Although I think there should still be some compensation for their negligence and almost killing me. Is that the arena of punitive damages? Thank you!

Bobby

 

I think you mean the dealer

Sounds like you have things under control. Good luck with this, please keep us posted.

 

Sue them, they could have killed you!!!!

 

how do I check to make sure these were taken off of my car...

 

look at your springs - do you see anything?? nope - then they were taken off - yes - then they were not taken off

also i don't think a JAG can file a complaint in the civilan area

best of luck