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Vr-4-Life · 11-20-2007, 08:43 PM

Well heres the story of my day off..

my daily driver is a 93 del sol with a d16z6.. cheap beater but whatever

it was long over due for an oil change and insted of doing it in the rain i took it to walmart on rt130 in hamilton...

after doing some shopping i came back to the bay and they said the oil change was done but they declined service after they did it..

Me: what do you mean it was declined?
douche: well your pan and bolt are stripped...
me:but you did the work anyway and then declined it
douche: yeah....
me:that makes no sense

so i kept on digging.. i told them walmart was the last one to change it 4 months ago and they said it wasnt damaged then so it had to have been damanged that day.. so they got me a manager.. well 4 managers....

2 hours later they took pictures gave me a free oil change and stealed it with a larger plug.. i will be contacted about where to take the car for the repair.....

i recieved a 25 dollar gift card.. free redbulls while i waited.. and the oil change was on them... and so will my next one since they have to change my pan

now here is where it gets better

3 years ago when i had my first car a saturn.. i took it there for a change... they didnt close my hood and i got it out on 130 and it flew up causing 5k in damage to the car...

walmart fixed it as well but gave me no compensation

when the insurance company calls me i will demand cash for myself or ill threaten to sue.. its amazing how stupid these people are.. this was obviously done by over tightening or putting the bolt in crooked.... i heard the employees say that this happens all the time and almost every day there is a damage claim to them

anyway theres most of the story but dont ever take your car there..

redline · 11-20-2007, 08:47 PM

This is why no stealership or quick lube will ever touch my car for routine maintenance.

sleepersatty99 · 11-20-2007, 08:48 PM

damn that sucks dude. no offense but i see you didn't learn your lesson from the hood thing. why in the world would you even go back after that.

sleepersatty99 · 11-20-2007, 08:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by redline

This is why no stealership or quick lube will ever touch my car for routine maintenance.

lownslow95 · 11-20-2007, 09:36 PM

Damn that sucks. At least it was a free oil change and you got free Red Bulls out of the deal.

CleanNeon98 · 11-20-2007, 10:15 PM

exactly why I do my own work...when I cant, I am always there watching as they work on it to see that noone ****s around/up.

WhiteXFire · 11-20-2007, 10:23 PM

Not to make light of the situation, but do we really need to tell a forum of car enthusiasts to not take their car to WALMART for an oil change?

james_ls · 11-20-2007, 10:25 PM

Seems like the LAST place on earth I would think of to take a vehicle for an oil change.

But hey...free stuff is free stuff right?

enigma · 11-20-2007, 10:42 PM

At the exxon that i work at, the owner got so fed up with register jockeys ****ing up oil changes, that he does them all himself.

Nismo2Honda · 11-20-2007, 10:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WhiteXFire

Not to make light of the situation, but do we really need to tell a forum of car enthusiasts to not take their car to WALMART for an oil change?

I was out there in the drizzle today changing my oil, you gotta do what you gotta do.

redline · 11-20-2007, 10:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WhiteXFire

Not to make light of the situation, but do we really need to tell a forum of car enthusiasts to not take their car to WALMART for an oil change?

Do we have to tell him again not to do it?

martang · 11-21-2007, 12:06 AM

Haha three of my buddies work at walmart doing oil changes, but I def know that none of them would do stupid **** like that.

wrx_snobordr · 11-21-2007, 12:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vr-4-Life

Well heres the story of my day off..

i recieved a 25 dollar gift card.. free redbulls while i waited.. and the oil change was on them... and so will my next one since they have to change my pan

now here is where it gets better

3 years ago when i had my first car a saturn.. i took it there for a change... they didnt close my hood and i got it out on 130 and it flew up causing 5k in damage to the car...

walmart fixed it as well but gave me no compensation

when the insurance company calls me i will demand cash for myself or ill threaten to sue.. its amazing how stupid these people are.. this was obviously done by over tightening or putting the bolt in crooked.... i heard the employees say that this happens all the time and almost every day there is a damage claim to them

anyway theres most of the story but dont ever take your car there..

Question? Why do you feel you deserve compensation? They put you back to even, actually, better then even. You got free red bulls, 2 free oil changes, $25 in gift cards and a new oil pan. Same goes for the hood popping up, they made you even.

Why do you think they should give you cash? Were you hurt or are you just greedy?

malloyboy1 · 11-21-2007, 12:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wrx_snobordr

Question? Why do you feel you deserve compensation? They put you back to even, actually, better then even. You got free red bulls, 2 free oil changes, $25 in gift cards and a new oil pan. Same goes for the hood popping up, they made you even.

Why do you think they should give you cash? Were you hurt or are you just greedy?

#1 hahaha

#2 i would have waited till is wasnt raining and did it myself since it was long overdue anyway

#3 i wouldnt have walmart ever ever do any work on my car EVEN a beater, id ask the 90 year old guy that lives next door before id take it to walmart

probevette · 11-21-2007, 01:58 AM

You will get no money from walmart besides what they have already offered you. This did not harm you in anyway, nor did it cause you to lose any business over it. They are fixing all problems and going beyond what most other shops would do (claim it was already damaged and leave it at that) I wouldn't waste my time nor money attempting a legal battle against them. They have plenty of money to drain your wallet in that field.

J.Ralli · 11-21-2007, 03:09 AM

walmart does oil changes?

Rey The Great · 11-21-2007, 04:28 AM

funny story..a friend of mines change her oil at walmart one day..2 weeks later the oil change light come on. yea walmart suck at that

MikeyLittle · 11-21-2007, 04:49 AM

tell you the truth i dont think of Wal-Mart when I think of vehicle things, other than maybe a bitchin steering wheel cover or a floor mat with a dragon on it lol lol

MPowerKai · 11-21-2007, 07:47 AM

Walmart sounds like a pretty fair place. They did you right by fixing everything for you. When Honda cracked my headlight I had to fight them to get my money back, they finally caved when I contacted BBB. BMW has never done me wrong though so no complaints on them.

scutzi128 · 11-21-2007, 10:16 AM

I got my tires changed at pepboys a year or two ago and when I got home they forgot to tighten my lug nuts and my wheel was almost falling off. I was so lucky it did not fall off. Since then I have done all my own work. I would not expect wallmart to be any better.

11-20-2007, 10:15 PM	#6
CleanNeon98 TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Philadelphia Member #2029 My Ride: "Honey Badger" Turbo Miata iTrader: (8)	exactly why I do my own work...when I cant, I am always there watching as they work on it to see that noone **s around/up. __________________ 2004 MAZDASPEED MX-5 : 328whp / 308wtq / 2500lbs 2012 Toyota Prius 2** : Daily Driver

11-20-2007, 10:23 PM	#7
WhiteXFire Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Langhorne, PA Member #305 My Ride: 2007 Infiniti G35x, 2008 MB SLK55 AMG iTrader: (0)	Not to make light of the situation, but do we really need to tell a forum of car enthusiasts to not take their car to WALMART for an oil change? __________________ Just enjoying the ride. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. 2004 Chrysler Crossfire - Gone 2007 Infiniti G35x Sedan - To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK55 AMG - To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

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james_ls TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Warrington Member #1614 My Ride: 1998 Acura Integra LS//VTEC iTrader: (0)	Seems like the LAST place on earth I would think of to take a vehicle for an oil change. But hey...free stuff is free stuff right? __________________ *Heller Dope* - When the ** is doper than Hellen Keller; it's Heller Dope To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. BUY MY STUFF!** To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

11-20-2007, 10:42 PM	#9
enigma Tri-State Addict Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Glenolden ,PA Member #2659 My Ride: Hoopties galore iTrader: (0)	At the exxon that i work at, the owner got so fed up with register jockeys ****ing up oil changes, that he does them all himself. __________________ 2001 Dakota Quad Cab, 1996 Ford F250, 1993 Honda Civic, 1991 Eagle Talon, 1970 Plymouth Duster.

11-21-2007, 01:58 AM	#15
probevette Tri-State Addict Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Poconos PA Member #5313 My Ride: Slow Audi's iTrader: (2)	You will get no money from walmart besides what they have already offered you. This did not harm you in anyway, nor did it cause you to lose any business over it. They are fixing all problems and going beyond what most other shops would do (claim it was already damaged and leave it at that) I wouldn't waste my time nor money attempting a legal battle against them. They have plenty of money to drain your wallet in that field. __________________ Greenway's Car Care Products DipFactory CarbonWerkz

11-20-2007, 08:43 PM	#1
Vr-4-Life Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philly PA Member #1961 My Ride: BMW E60 M5 V10 6 Speed --- Ducati Monster 696 iTrader: (4)	never take your car to walmart for an oil change.. Well heres the story of my day off.. my daily driver is a 93 del sol with a d16z6.. cheap beater but whatever it was long over due for an oil change and insted of doing it in the rain i took it to walmart on rt130 in hamilton... after doing some shopping i came back to the bay and they said the oil change was done but they declined service after they did it.. Me: what do you mean it was declined? douche: well your pan and bolt are stripped... me:but you did the work anyway and then declined it douche: yeah.... me:that makes no sense so i kept on digging.. i told them walmart was the last one to change it 4 months ago and they said it wasnt damaged then so it had to have been damanged that day.. so they got me a manager.. well 4 managers.... 2 hours later they took pictures gave me a free oil change and stealed it with a larger plug.. i will be contacted about where to take the car for the repair..... i recieved a 25 dollar gift card.. free redbulls while i waited.. and the oil change was on them... and so will my next one since they have to change my pan now here is where it gets better 3 years ago when i had my first car a saturn.. i took it there for a change... they didnt close my hood and i got it out on 130 and it flew up causing 5k in damage to the car... walmart fixed it as well but gave me no compensation when the insurance company calls me i will demand cash for myself or ill threaten to sue.. its amazing how stupid these people are.. this was obviously done by over tightening or putting the bolt in crooked.... i heard the employees say that this happens all the time and almost every day there is a damage claim to them anyway theres most of the story but dont ever take your car there..

11-20-2007, 08:47 PM	#2
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11-20-2007, 08:48 PM	#3
sleepersatty99 Tri-State Addict Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Mayfair Member #4142 My Ride: 99 saturn sl2 iTrader: (0)	damn that sucks dude. no offense but i see you didn't learn your lesson from the hood thing. why in the world would you even go back after that. __________________ Im like a rubber band i always bounce back To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. your suffering will be legendary even in HELL!!!!! To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

11-21-2007, 12:06 AM	#12
martang Tri-State Addict Join Date: Sep 2006 Member #2574 iTrader: (2)	Haha three of my buddies work at walmart doing oil changes, but I def know that none of them would do stupid **** like that.

11-21-2007, 04:28 AM	#17
Rey The Great Tri-State Addict Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: lancaster, PA Member #3905 My Ride: scooby iTrader: (0)	funny story..a friend of mines change her oil at walmart one day..2 weeks later the oil change light come on. yea walmart suck at that __________________ I'm a beast, you just a pet.

11-21-2007, 04:49 AM	#18
MikeyLittle Noob-Jersey Join Date: Sep 2007 Member #5805 My Ride: '05 ACR Srt-4 iTrader: (0)	tell you the truth i dont think of Wal-Mart when I think of vehicle things, other than maybe a bitchin steering wheel cover or a floor mat with a dragon on it lol lol

11-21-2007, 10:16 AM	#20
scutzi128 Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Media, PA Member #6101 My Ride: 04 STi iTrader: (0)	I got my tires changed at pepboys a year or two ago and when I got home they forgot to tighten my lug nuts and my wheel was almost falling off. I was so lucky it did not fall off. Since then I have done all my own work. I would not expect wallmart to be any better. __________________ 2004 WRB STi built and gt35r'd To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. Traded in for STi To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. best 1/4 of 13.5 threw a rod To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. XBL GT: Bison Lover To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

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