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Mar 31, 2007 | 09:19 PM

anthony2823

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Improper Lifting Damage

So, it seems to look like I just joined this club. The dealer

which used lifting pads had the edge of it on the (rocker panel, is it?) and put the slightest crack in it. About 1/2 an inch square where you can see the fibers pushed in. It is on the inner edge not outer.

This bothers me and will be calling the dealer in the morning as they are closed right now, I found the damage when I was cleaning the car at home.

My question is will this spread if it is not repaired? Because I can live with it as is right now, but I do not want it to crack up the sides where it can be seen. Just curious from those with experince with this very misfortuneate happenings.

Will try and post a pic also.

Thanks again, Anthony

Mar 31, 2007 | 09:22 PM

Hoonose

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Originally Posted by anthony2823

My question is will this spread if it is not repaired? Because I can live with it as is right now, but I do not want it to crack up the sides where it can be seen. Just curious from those with experince with this very misfortuneate happenings. Will try and post a pic also. Thanks again, Anthony

Nah. I've had that happen a few times already, and it shouldn't spread.

Mar 31, 2007 | 09:28 PM

anthony2823

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Thanks

makes me feel a bit better...still upset as I watched him use pucks but didnt see where he placed them after it was raised.

This is what it looks like....

As you can see it is the inner part of the panel...AND you can see the greese from the lift.

Mar 31, 2007 | 10:01 PM

Fastronaut

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I would make sure that the dealer knows, in writing and with a visual by his personnel, that this took place. That way, you won't have any problems in the future with "Not here!!" happening.

Mar 31, 2007 | 10:02 PM

KenC6

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It might be a good idea to go back to the dealer and register your complaint, just in case it does get worse.

Mar 31, 2007 | 10:04 PM

cthusker

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I think GM should send all dealers a TBS (if they haven't) on how to lift the car properly! Maybe put some stickers or a different color on the underside where to position the lift. There is simply no excuse for a GM dealer that services vettes and doesn't know how to properly lift it. I already had one incident and had I not been watching the moron my car would have been damaged for sure........

Mar 31, 2007 | 10:10 PM

anthony2823

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Looked them up on the web and sent an email to the service writer which I went to for the oil change today. Also linked shots of the damage to the email and will follow up with a phone call monday as they are closed right now.

Yes yes (panel)

Spelling upset > Spelling calm and happy
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Mar 31, 2007 | 10:27 PM

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That's repairable. I would have it repaired to prevent moisture from wicking down the composite's fibers, which can over time cause the damage to spread. Otherwise, it isn't very serious, mostly cosmetic.