Hello everyone
Im new in this forum. I have been driving trukcs for little over two years.
I bought my new truck in March , 2018.I purchased new model volvo vnl 760. On April 25th I involved in a crash. I was driving south on I 77 in North Carolina. It was about midnight,and it was drizzling. I saw flashing service truck on a shoulder repairing a car.I moved over to the left lane.But car on the right lane hits that service truck flips couple of times and ended up right in front of my rig. It happened suddenly and i couldn't react fast enough. I tried to steeer to the right and at the same time i was breaking hard.So i ended up flipping on the median.Luckily i did not get hurt.But my truck did. When emergency arrived i refused go to hospital since i was feeling ok.I had my dash cam which recorded the incident i showed that to state trooper in order to proof that it wasn't my fault.
My truck was towed to the closest towing yard.Next morning i made phone to my insurance and reported the incident. They opened a claim.They diccided to fix my truck. My truck was taken to Advantage truck center in Charlotte NC
They were volvo certified mechanic shop in the area. They estimated repairs for $79k which includes, $21k labor fees.
They started working on my truck on May and finished on October During that time i called them almost every week.They used to tell me that they waiting for parts.The would also tell me after the repairs is done my truck will look like a new.
So i waited almost 6months before i got my truck back.In other hand finance company called me every month threatening me to make the truck payments.I couldn't pay that since i was not driving truck I was doing Lyft.
Long story short they called by end of October to pick up my truck.
I went there on November 14th from Philadelphia.First thing i did i paid my deductible which was $2500 then i was given my truck keys. I got my keys walking towards my truck and thinking "i have new truck".When i jumped inside the cab i was wrong.Inside was dirty and full of debris.Entire cab was replaced but interior remained the same.They did not even clean the cab.I decided to take a spin in thier yard.When i was driving it my steering wheel was making noise. Also there were multiple dash messages came out I pulled over.Shut off the engine and restarted the truck.Now truck wouldn't change the gear.I rushed into mechanics shop and explained the situation. He took a look at it and told me to come back tomorrow.From that moment i realized they are not professionals.They had 6 months and they got paid $79k.But quality was not good
Next day im back on the raod again.couple days later found out that air bags for the cabin wasn't building an air and i had to replace it.Also found multiple air leaks. Repalced fittings and air pressure manifold.
2nd week truck started misbehave. It lost power. Took it to the shop.Fuel filters were full.
3rd week replaced front headlight.
I don't know what to do. They have given my list of parts that they replaced but im suspicious they did that.
I already lost my time and my money. It looks like there is more...
My question is can i sue this dealership for delaying the repairs and did not fix properly. Or what should i do
Thanks in advance
ATTACHED SOME PICS FROM ACCIDENT
Dealership and Shady repairs, should I sue?
Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by Via!via, Dec 23, 2018.
Page 1 of 5
-
Attached Files:
Last edited: Dec 24, 2018
-
-
Trucking Jobs in 30 seconds
Every month 400 people find a job with the help of TruckersReport.
-
-
-
Trucking Jobs in 30 seconds
Every month 400 people find a job with the help of TruckersReport.
Page 1 of 5