Never go to Dave's Lube Thru in Colmar, PA [Archive]

blue_msp

10-20-2004, 02:45 PM

Sorry but I need to vent. Feel free to let me know if I am being to anal...

Went to Dave's Lube Thru (Colmar, PA) for an oil change. I should have went to Mazda but I was pressed for time. Long story short... I get home, open the hood to check the oil level and see in bright silver paint "4qts" on my valve cover. I'm like WTF? I try removing it with soap and water, no luck. Tried paint thinner, no luck.

I called and asked the manager why they painted "4qts" on my valve cover and he said because they don't want to look up the oil capacity next time its in. I said I want it removed. He said "no!" Then he said if I brought it back he would scribble over it with a black marker. I said that was not acceptable and he proceeded to give me attitude and then hung up on me.

Any suggestions? ...Besides the obvious... I should never go to a Quick Lube!

Emode

10-20-2004, 02:49 PM

well first off, 4 quarts is too much.

mazdaspeedpower

10-20-2004, 02:49 PM

HUNT HIM DOWN AND KEEL HIM!!!!

Or get a lawyer, and sue them, and make them pay that...

II-Savy

10-20-2004, 02:53 PM

Dude post the phone number. We can get about 20 to 30 people call and harass the sh|t out of them.....I'll right now from work.

oliver2000

10-20-2004, 03:15 PM

Sorry but I need to vent. Feel free to let me know if I am being to anal...

Went to Dave's Lube Thru (Colmar, PA) for an oil change. I should have went to Mazda but I was pressed for time. Long story short... I get home, open the hood to check the oil level and see in bright silver paint "4QT" on my valve cover. I'm like WTF? I try removing it with soap and water, no luck. Tried paint thinner, no luck.

I called and asked the manager why they painted "4QT" on my valve cover and he said because they don't want to look up the oil capacity next time its in. I said I want it removed. He said "no!" Then he said if I brought it back he would scribble over it with a black marker. I said that was not acceptable and he proceeded to give me attitude and then hung up on me.

Any suggestions? ...Besides the obvious... I should never go to a Quick Lube!
4 qts is too much.....but on the better things....to paint something on your car without you explicit permission must be illegal....check your local lawscall the cops, whatever just don't give them a excuse and make them replace it....threaten to sue nicely

Dexter

10-20-2004, 03:18 PM

eh, i put 4qts in mine.

I dont think the extra .3 qts will make much of a difference, especially when it cycles through the oil filter and turbo...

mp5jeff

10-20-2004, 03:23 PM

uhh they painted on your valve cover, wtf? threaten to sue 1st off, if they still act like dicks, then just throw bricks through the windows.

Emode

10-20-2004, 03:24 PM

eh, i put 4qts in mine.

I dont think the extra .3 qts will make much of a difference, especially when it cycles through the oil filter and turbo...
well great maybe we should all just go around breaking all the rules then, but i suppose you still wouldnt be pleased.(nuts)

Dexter

10-20-2004, 03:26 PM

...im sorry? :(

BOOSTR

10-20-2004, 03:27 PM

Get some paint remover. That should take care of it. Also, buy a jack, some stands, and your own oil & filter. I personally would go down there and whip some ass! You must be a bit more rational. No excuse for being that stupid as far as modifying your property without your prior consent.

II-Savy

10-20-2004, 03:29 PM

Dude post the phone number. Im board a bit.

Emode

10-20-2004, 03:36 PM

...im sorry? :(
lol, sorry only counts in backgammon and horseshoes

lasermp5

10-20-2004, 03:43 PM

WTF? post the #... mazda members UNITE! Time for a mass calling (fu) quick lube

peepsalot

10-20-2004, 03:47 PM

LOL, you should go spray paint 4qt all over their cars and shop walls, and see how they like that.

mp5jeff

10-20-2004, 03:49 PM

i like the spray painting 4qt all over their shop idea...now that would be halarious.

Gbourdon

10-20-2004, 03:50 PM

Paint "Don't get oil changes here" On their sign. Just so you dont have to research it next time.

EviLMaN

10-20-2004, 03:51 PM

i like the spray painting 4qt all over their shop idea...now that would be halarious.
no no no... Spray paitn "do not COME back here" and when they ask WTf are u doin just say ooh so i remmber not to come back here

Gbourdon

10-20-2004, 03:51 PM

Dave's Lube Thru
918 Bethlehem Pike, Colmar, PA 18915
Tel: (215) 822-7322

The injenet pwns you.

Gbourdon

10-20-2004, 03:52 PM

I probably just started a shit storm by posting that number

EviLMaN

10-20-2004, 03:52 PM

oooh can u get a pic of it?????????? is it BIG small medium What?

Gbourdon

10-20-2004, 03:53 PM

Yeah pics

uclap5

10-20-2004, 03:53 PM

id say threaten to sue them in small claims court over vandalizing your car.

say your engine is ruined and you need a new one.

mp5jeff

10-20-2004, 03:57 PM

yea say they put too much oil in causing the engine to fail, hahaha, not sure if that would work but it's worth a try.

CHICO2003

10-20-2004, 04:02 PM

initiate mass calling... NOW!!!

xtrememps

10-20-2004, 04:11 PM

LOL, this should be fun. Please post results.

blue_msp

10-20-2004, 04:12 PM

Dude post the phone number. We can get about 20 to 30 people call and harass the sh|t out of them.....I'll right now from work.
Thanks for all the support! I never expected to get this type of response.

I was going to post the number but I see someone has beaten me to it.

Also about the 4 quarts being to much...not sure but on the receipt they wrote 4.5 quarts.

I will try to get some pics posted.

Feel free to call and ask the for the manager.

Let me know what they say... this may get very entertaining.

BradC

10-20-2004, 04:23 PM

called, told them not to paint shit on peoples VC's

peepsalot

10-20-2004, 04:26 PM

Damn, that is fucked up. They not only paint on your car, but also try to charge you for extra oil, when you now have obvious proof written on the car BY THEM that it takes no more than 4 quarts.

I_Vtec

10-20-2004, 04:32 PM

Is it on the actual valve cover or the plastic one?

Dexter

10-20-2004, 04:34 PM

wtf 4.5 quarts is definetly way too much....

yet they marked 4 qts so they would remember...LOL what a bunch of assholes. more people should call them and tell them.

Gbourdon

10-20-2004, 04:35 PM

Anyone else call? I might call. Tell them that we are all members of an enthusiasts club and all this does is further the reason why going to places like this or jiffy lube, or anything like that is bad news.

blue_msp

10-20-2004, 04:38 PM

Is it on the actual valve cover or the plastic one?
It is painted on the black plastic valve cover.

I_Vtec

10-20-2004, 04:40 PM

Whoa holy shit!! Are you fucking kidding. That's fucked up.

Ryoga28

10-20-2004, 04:44 PM

They owe you a new cover.

FC3s Boy

10-20-2004, 04:48 PM

yea they should have to pay for a new one

Gbourdon

10-20-2004, 04:49 PM

Yeah call the dealer and get the price

Foolish

10-20-2004, 04:58 PM

Call a Mazda dealer. Find out what a new cover will cost, installed. Call the lube place and tell them that they need to reimburse you for that amount of money to make up for their act of vandalism. Call your local police non-emergency # and find out what you have to do to press charges. Press charges.

Look into small claims court proceedings to get your money from them. You most likely won't need a lawyer, and you can make them pay the court costs, too, as long as you win.

Or, you can let it go. Depends on how much trouble it's worth to you.

Also, if you don't want them to claim you "harrassed" them or damaged their business, don't encourage people to call and bitch them out.

Bijou-MP5

10-20-2004, 05:04 PM

I say, sue the motherfucker!!!
they don't have a computer to look for customer's database or something??

KYMP5

10-20-2004, 05:10 PM

i would definitely press charges..... for the simple fac that it will piss them off to no end, cost them more than a cover does and let everyone know what fuck ups they are

mp5jeff

10-20-2004, 05:21 PM

call up some local news channels see if anyone will cover it if you really want to fuck with them haha.

blue_msp

10-20-2004, 05:33 PM

$140 for the plastic cover...not including labor.

Perhaps I could try small claims court.

I_Vtec

10-20-2004, 05:37 PM

Is there a lawyer on the forum that could call up and throw a bunch of legal jargen(sp?) the manager's way? That would be funny.

I could ask my brother to do it, but I think the cases he deals with are a little higher profile.:p

No offense blue msp.

mspdfreak

10-20-2004, 07:15 PM

Fill a gallon milk jug full of piss, put it on their doorstep, and paint "4qt." above it on the door.

CommieSpeed

10-20-2004, 07:15 PM

I say call back and be nice and assertive and try to get a new cover again...bringing up the fact they used, and charged you for the wrong amount of oil. If they fail to comply then PLEASE post that number...and I guarantee that many bored, cynical MSP owners will call and harass. At least then you will get some satisfaction then!

Foolish

10-20-2004, 10:11 PM

Call and explain that you show your car, and this vandallism of your engine compartment will cost you dearly at judged car shows! If you don't show your car, tell them you were going to start, but now you can't because they've damaged your car. Make it clear to them that they did not have your permission to do this to your property and you expect the damage to be undone properly, not using a black magic marker!

Offer to paint "(Blue MSP) thinks you are an asshole" on the side of the shop manager's car for him, so that he doesn't have to wonder every day! Won't that be convenient?

Ryoga28

10-20-2004, 10:15 PM

Foolish: that's a great way to say it.

Bremmer

10-20-2004, 10:19 PM

BMC

10-20-2004, 10:22 PM

So they dont have to look it up next time?!? It takes what? 30 seconds to look that up. :wtf: Post pics if you can.

mazdaowner123

10-20-2004, 10:44 PM

Man that's fucked up. I liked the idea of painting "DON'T COME BACK HERE" on their sign and door etc. "Just reminding myself that you guys FUCKING BLOW!" Man, I hate people so much. I would not stop until they pay for a new VC.

~brian

yashooa

10-20-2004, 11:08 PM

Dave's lube thru? Damn, that sounds like some kind of kinky gay bar(whip) (ghey) (whip)

DSM2MSP

10-20-2004, 11:22 PM

WTF would they need to spray paint it on just to remember it? Its not like its that hard to find out how much oil the engine takes, I mean its in the fu-cking manual!!!!

Dont use any type of paint remover on the plastic, you will end up melting it as most paint remover is very harsh on plastic.

blue_msp

10-20-2004, 11:41 PM

There is a dave's lube in colmar? I have never seen it. You should of just went to mazda or at least bergeys chevy right up the street. If you dont do it yourself at least go to a dealer. That's pretty bad that they did that to remember. And yes they owe you a valve cover. Where exactly is this place in colmar, I'll look for it next time I drive by, which is a lot.
Yeah its about a quarter mile north of Bergey's Chevy. Big yellow sign out front.

I've always changed my own oil on every car I've owned. But I just bought a house and was pressed for time so I stopped in for a quick change...never again!

blue_msp

10-20-2004, 11:42 PM

Dave's lube thru? Damn, that sounds like some kind of kinky gay bar(whip) (ghey) (whip)
Too funny!

pdhaudio83

10-20-2004, 11:46 PM

PICS :D

blue_msp

10-20-2004, 11:55 PM

PICS :D
I'll try to take pics tomorrow after work.

blue_msp

10-20-2004, 11:58 PM

Call and explain that you show your car, and this vandallism of your engine compartment will cost you dearly at judged car shows! If you don't show your car, tell them you were going to start, but now you can't because they've damaged your car. Make it clear to them that they did not have your permission to do this to your property and you expect the damage to be undone properly, not using a black magic marker!
Great advice. Thanks! I will try it.
If not, I will try small claims court and the Better Business Bureau.

Offer to paint "(Blue MSP) thinks you are an asshole" on the side of the shop manager's car for him, so that he doesn't have to wonder every day! Won't that be convenient?
LOL

EviLMaN

10-21-2004, 12:02 AM

Dave's lube thru? Damn, that sounds like some kind of kinky gay bar(whip) (ghey) (whip)

(rlaugh)

Bremmer

10-21-2004, 06:17 PM

I think I know which one you are talkign about now. Is it the place right across from berger king or mcdonalds, don't know which one. I always see a really nice mazda 6 with rims there, but I guess a complete moron drives it if they do that kind of stuff.

pdhaudio83

10-21-2004, 11:33 PM

bump! for PICS!

pdhaudio83

10-22-2004, 02:48 PM

bump again :(

Roywhitep5

10-22-2004, 02:58 PM

find a bunch of really big friends and go talk to the manager

TiGrayMsp716

10-22-2004, 03:04 PM

THat's sux man..... PICS please

TiGrayMsp716

10-22-2004, 03:05 PM

Post this on other car forums..... I think that would make you feel better

Metal MP5

10-22-2004, 03:15 PM

man that sucks ... id be so pissed

Petey Turbo

10-25-2004, 09:56 PM

LOL I see the same 6 there.. I drive past there all the time..I live in north philly and take 309 up to allentown alot..Lemme know if you wanna get together and epoxy all of their doors shut or something..

I think I know which one you are talkign about now. Is it the place right across from berger king or mcdonalds, don't know which one. I always see a really nice mazda 6 with rims there, but I guess a complete moron drives it if they do that kind of stuff.