I had the "Beater 914" towed again, AAA tow driver's with attitudes |
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I had the "Beater 914" towed again, AAA tow driver's with attitudes |
Gint |
Oct 2 2005, 08:23 PM
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Mike Ginter Group: Admin Posts: 16,095 Joined: 26-December 02 From: Denver CO. Member No.: 20 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
This guy wanted to haul my car up onto the flatbed using the axles and I told him "No you're not". He got pissed off and threatened to leave and I could call somebody else. "You trying to tell me how to do my job?" "No, I'm trying to tell you how I don't want my car loaded." I ended up telling him that whatever it took to get it done the way I wanted it done would have to do whether that menat another driver or not. I think he knew how that would have turned out.
Am I out of line telling them how I want them to handle my car? 'Nother question: I don't think the drive shafts and CV joints were intended for that sort of lateral stress. Even if they can handle it, I don't want to have to end up fixing them too in the event that they bent or worse. What do you guys think? |
effutuo101 |
Oct 2 2005, 08:41 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,735 Joined: 10-April 05 From: Lemon Grove Member No.: 3,914 Region Association: Southern California |
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Sorry your car had to be towed again. But, since you know your car and they don't, i think it is ok for you to tell him how a classic should be tied down. It isn't a rice burner, I also agree that the CV's and shafts were not built to handle that type of load. I would have them checked to see if he bent them. Untold damage if he did. I would call the company and ask them if they have insurance to take car of employee induced damage. Good luck |
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