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gtr specialists · 11th July 2009, 02:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nissan Nige

Watch the Ten O'Clock News tonight...................there's people dying around the world. Get a life it's a piece of metal which is going to get kerbed at some stage anyway, bet you won't be buying new wheels then, and all of a sudden that refurbishment option is O.K.

thats lyfe so

WILL SMITH · 11th July 2009, 04:36 PM

two wheels, you're lucky, they have damaged three of mine, let me know how you get on, just for your info, nissan have offered to have mine repaired.

i'm a little concerned that when i have the tyres replaced, i will get the "as the wheels have been painted, the paint is not as strong as it is on new wheels and it might flake off under the pressure of having the tyre fitted" from the fitter

have had the same excuse from previous tyre fitters, not sure if i will get the same if they are repaired by the dealer

any thoughts

hesh · 11th July 2009, 05:06 PM

IMO (for what its worth) the legal aspect would come out as nissan being liable for wheels repaired and put back into a condition "as new" and "fit for purpose". Its a standard nissan colour on the wheels, so they have every right to respray them to factory standard. (precedent ..they paint all the new ones to a standard people are happy with at POS)

new wheels would potentially be seen as betterment, as you already had "used" wheels on the car (because it wasn't new (ie on the forecourt) at time of incident.

personal opinion, on a 50 grand plus car you have two options...wrap it up and attempt to keep it pristine, or use the damn thing as its designers intended. were i to have one of these things it would not see the back of flat bed unless it didn't drive.

these things are fantastic bits of kit, but its a car like every other, and scratches and dings are part of a cars life.

waltong · 11th July 2009, 05:18 PM

Why wont the respray be like new? Its paint on metal. Theyre painted at the factory by a machine! If you respray a body panel it doesnt go back to Japan!

bigkev · 11th July 2009, 05:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by waltong

Why wont the respray be like new? Its paint on metal. Theyre painted at the factory by a machine! If you respray a body panel it doesnt go back to Japan!

spot on. if nissan havent released the paint code then nissan will have to repaint it... like they did just before you bought it, and you were happy then, its the same paint job. if theyd rubbed a bit of paint off the roof would you ask for a whole new car, no youd have it repainted, stop trying for new wheels just because they are so easy to replace!!

i understand you are upset, i would be too, if when you get the repainted wheels back you are not satisfied with the finish, then tell them that the finish is not as good as when they left you and they will have to try again.

kev

ifty · 11th July 2009, 06:11 PM

just to clarify the wheels are manufactured by rays not nissan

Aerodramatics · 11th July 2009, 08:19 PM

The annoying thing with refurbing is that eventually it will flake and bubble. It might be the first couple of months but give it a year to 18 months they'll need refurbung again.

Chances are by then - unfortunately - the wheels will be kerbed again. Such is life.

To resolve it I think the repair needs to be guaranteed for 3years/60 000 miles. That'd be fair then. If it bubbles up, the dealer puts it right, If not, the dealer has nowt more to pay.

Boot on the other foot, I'd bet if any punter kerbed a demo GT-R the dealer/ salesmanager would be highly tempted to put the frightners on and take them for a full set of replacements or even try to intimidate them to buy it, i.e. give them the "you damage it, you bought it line" !!!

uzzygtr · 13th July 2009, 01:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ifty

i appreciate everyones opinions some people can settle for second best i cannot

Really! So how comes you bought a DATSUN in the 1st place dude?!

gtrharv · 13th July 2009, 07:20 PM

Same company caught the front of my car on the planks of wood they use getting it on and off the lorry. Fortunately for me it has only damaged the paint protection, but still annoyed and want the cost of having it repaired covering.

The Recovery Company called me last week to talk about my damaged wheels; they obviously called the wrong person as mine went in some time ago! What is annoying is I complained bitterly to MH about the service and they told me different covered lorries would be used - obviously not!

I would not settle for anything less than new wheels I were you, the car is new not a 3yr old used car. The recovery company should pay up and claim on their insurance if they wish to. Its terrible you have to fight for something that should not of happened in the first place and reading your posts makes even my blood boil!

ifty · 13th July 2009, 08:02 PM

after reading the replies on this thread a fair share of cars are getting damaged and not all gtr owners visit this forum more to come by the looks of things and it's only the first service i for one won't be using the "complimentary" recovery service again

ChuckUK · 13th July 2009, 08:32 PM

I can remember when I had an Evo 6, Ralliart in Dudley sent a flatbed to take my car away for a service. Instead of asking for my keys at work reception they started to drag the car onto the ramp, rear end first !!!

ifty · 13th July 2009, 08:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChuckUK

I can remember when I had an Evo 6, Ralliart in Dudley sent a flatbed to take my car away for a service. Instead of asking for my keys at work reception they started to drag the car onto the ramp, rear end first !!!

they must have forgotten this was not their usual type of pickup

nozza1 · 13th July 2009, 08:57 PM

****ing deyjavoo!!

Ifty did you buy your r35 from middlehurst?

Bought my r34 from there if you remember and they tried to take me for a ride.

Get in touch with trading standards.

I was to late because l had changed the car from standard (paddle clutch) or l could have taken them to the cleaners according to them.

As you are sir, dont settle for second, regardless of what some of the pricks are saying on here.

Hard earned money paid for that car so nissan should do whats right and cough up!

People are forgeting, how many r34 owners tried to match up the std r34 gtr wheels and failed..NO ONE GOT THE COLOUR RIGHT!!.

Rays bronze, how many have requested the colour bronze for there wheels (te37's, ce28's etc etc) to match up there kerbed wheels. Anyone been successful....NO!!!!

Sure, some is likly to post they have, l'd like to see in person, l have a serious dissorder..perfection... anything less will not do.

chow!

ifty · 13th July 2009, 09:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nozza1

****ing deyjavoo!!

l have a serious dissorder..perfection... anything less will not do.

you're kidding are'nt you

and yes the cars from middlehurst

tonigmr2 · 13th July 2009, 09:19 PM

I can vouch that Rays wheels are normally virtually impossible to colour match...I am not sure about the R35 wheels but normally they aren't straight painted but annodised.

11th July 2009, 04:36 PM	#47 (permalink)
WILL SMITH WILL SMITH has no status. GTR Register Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: CHESTERFIELD Cars owned: murcielago, 911 TURBO CAB, r35 gtr on it way!!!!, AUDI S4, porsche 996 tt, mondeo Posts: 285	wheel damage two wheels, you're lucky, they have damaged three of mine, let me know how you get on, just for your info, nissan have offered to have mine repaired. i'm a little concerned that when i have the tyres replaced, i will get the "as the wheels have been painted, the paint is not as strong as it is on new wheels and it might flake off under the pressure of having the tyre fitted" from the fitter have had the same excuse from previous tyre fitters, not sure if i will get the same if they are repaired by the dealer any thoughts __________________

11th July 2009, 05:06 PM	#48 (permalink)
hesh hesh has no status. GTR Register Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: north east england Cars owned: R33 gts4 spec1 saloon Stagea RS4 Posts: 144	IMO (for what its worth) the legal aspect would come out as nissan being liable for wheels repaired and put back into a condition "as new" and "fit for purpose". Its a standard nissan colour on the wheels, so they have every right to respray them to factory standard. (precedent ..they paint all the new ones to a standard people are happy with at POS) new wheels would potentially be seen as betterment, as you already had "used" wheels on the car (because it wasn't new (ie on the forecourt) at time of incident. personal opinion, on a 50 grand plus car you have two options...wrap it up and attempt to keep it pristine, or use the damn thing as its designers intended. were i to have one of these things it would not see the back of flat bed unless it didn't drive. these things are fantastic bits of kit, but its a car like every other, and scratches and dings are part of a cars life. __________________

11th July 2009, 05:18 PM	#49 (permalink)
waltong waltong is back on the road! GTROC Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Kent Cars owned: R35, Alfa Mito. Previous: RS4, STI. Posts: 477	Why wont the respray be like new? Its paint on metal. Theyre painted at the factory by a machine! If you respray a body panel it doesnt go back to Japan! __________________

11th July 2009, 06:11 PM	#51 (permalink)
ifty ifty is the BOSS GTROC Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Cars owned: batmobile Posts: 235	just to clarify the wheels are manufactured by rays not nissan __________________

11th July 2009, 08:19 PM	#52 (permalink)
Aerodramatics Aerodramatics is online, on his feet and enjoying motoring in his GT-R again. Yaay! GTROC Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: North West Cars owned: Azure GT Posts: 418	The annoying thing with refurbing is that eventually it will flake and bubble. It might be the first couple of months but give it a year to 18 months they'll need refurbung again. Chances are by then - unfortunately - the wheels will be kerbed again. Such is life. To resolve it I think the repair needs to be guaranteed for 3years/60 000 miles. That'd be fair then. If it bubbles up, the dealer puts it right, If not, the dealer has nowt more to pay. Boot on the other foot, I'd bet if any punter kerbed a demo GT-R the dealer/ salesmanager would be highly tempted to put the frightners on and take them for a full set of replacements or even try to intimidate them to buy it, i.e. give them the "you damage it, you bought it line" !!! __________________

13th July 2009, 07:20 PM	#54 (permalink)
gtrharv gtrharv has no status. GTR Register Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 18	Same company caught the front of my car on the planks of wood they use getting it on and off the lorry. Fortunately for me it has only damaged the paint protection, but still annoyed and want the cost of having it repaired covering. The Recovery Company called me last week to talk about my damaged wheels; they obviously called the wrong person as mine went in some time ago! What is annoying is I complained bitterly to MH about the service and they told me different covered lorries would be used - obviously not! I would not settle for anything less than new wheels I were you, the car is new not a 3yr old used car. The recovery company should pay up and claim on their insurance if they wish to. Its terrible you have to fight for something that should not of happened in the first place and reading your posts makes even my blood boil! __________________

13th July 2009, 08:02 PM	#55 (permalink)
ifty ifty is the BOSS GTROC Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Cars owned: batmobile Posts: 235	after reading the replies on this thread a fair share of cars are getting damaged and not all gtr owners visit this forum more to come by the looks of things and it's only the first service i for one won't be using the "complimentary" recovery service again __________________

13th July 2009, 08:32 PM	#56 (permalink)
ChuckUK ChuckUK has no status. GTROC Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Bedfordshire Posts: 101	I can remember when I had an Evo 6, Ralliart in Dudley sent a flatbed to take my car away for a service. Instead of asking for my keys at work reception they started to drag the car onto the ramp, rear end first !!! __________________

13th July 2009, 08:57 PM	#58 (permalink)
nozza1 nozza1 has no status. New Users Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,235	****ing deyjavoo!! Ifty did you buy your r35 from middlehurst? Bought my r34 from there if you remember and they tried to take me for a ride. Get in touch with trading standards. I was to late because l had changed the car from standard (paddle clutch) or l could have taken them to the cleaners according to them. As you are sir, dont settle for second, regardless of what some of the pricks are saying on here. Hard earned money paid for that car so nissan should do whats right and cough up! People are forgeting, how many r34 owners tried to match up the std r34 gtr wheels and failed..NO ONE GOT THE COLOUR RIGHT!!. Rays bronze, how many have requested the colour bronze for there wheels (te37's, ce28's etc etc) to match up there kerbed wheels. Anyone been successful....NO!!!! Sure, some is likly to post they have, l'd like to see in person, l have a serious dissorder..perfection... anything less will not do. chow! __________________

13th July 2009, 09:19 PM	#60 (permalink)
tonigmr2 tonigmr2 is in possession of HER new race car! Moderator Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Herts Cars owned: MR2 TC Project, R34GTR Posts: 2,974	I can vouch that Rays wheels are normally virtually impossible to colour match...I am not sure about the R35 wheels but normally they aren't straight painted but annodised. __________________ UK R34GTR V-Spec :) You can either have money or stuff. I have stuff.

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