Dealership Installed Wrong Spoiler

[MmmDieselFumes]

Originally Posted by ravenblackfrs

Clearly setting fire to the service department WILL get you arrested... And, as a matter of fact, IF you did attempt to set anything ablaze, I'd hope someone would detain you for more than attempt, but for terrorism, and attempted murder. Not to mention wrongful death suits, property damage, etc.

Besides, NO ONE IS SETTING ANY THING ON FIRE, internet tough guys... I swear...

Easy there internet-police. Pretty sure that was meant in levity...

[ravenblackfrs]

Originally Posted by MmmDieselFumes

Easy there internet-police. Pretty sure that was meant in levity...

No such thing as an internet police, just plenty of tough guys...

And you never know these days, there seems to be an abundant of "If they did <blank> to my car I'd roll up there and <blah, blah, blah>"

[naikaidriver]

Originally Posted by ravenblackfrs

No such thing as an internet police, just plenty of tough guys...

And you never know these days, there seems to be an abundant of "If they did <blank> to my car I'd roll up there and <blah, blah, blah>"

Raven, you really need to switch to decaf. Its just as yummy as the regular brand, I swear!

It was light-hearted humor, nothing more.

Scott

[ravenblackfrs]

Originally Posted by naikaidriver

Raven, you really need to switch to decaf. Its just as yummy as the regular brand, I swear!

It was light-hearted humor, nothing more.

Scott

Awesome, I'll try that advice.

[kodyo]

What do you want them to do? Switching trunk lids seems like the only option, so I'd so go for it and have them install the correct spoiler and reimburse you for badge.

[husker741]

If it were me, I'd have them pay for everything, including the new spoiler and patching up the drill holes. If they don't do that, walk away because you just bought the car from them and they won't help you out. Threaten to go somewhere else.

[RedMuck]

I'm sorry to hear that! I don't think you can swap the vin labels because they would be damaged when removed. I bought an aftermarket spoiler that looks exactly like the OEM, came painted to my firestorm color,
2 holes were drilled by our collision center professionals. Perfect job and the paint was exact match by Carid

[sbxjap]

far as I know, you can't get replacement VIN plates from the dealer. I work at a bodyshop and I've once or twice before. If you order new door shells, for example, there is sometimes a flat spot where VIN would go, but you can't get a replacement VIN plate/sticker. Shows insurance companies that that door was replaced.

The plates act as a guide to help against fraud and such. If plates don't match, part was swapped for a reason.... and plate is gone, part was most likely replaced.

And of course, like everyone says, this would be a lost of value.

Tsk tsk bad dealership....

[chenshuo]

Originally Posted by MmmDieselFumes

Realistically, probably only option is to have them refund the amount of the spoiler.

Ideally, you'll have them replace it completely (bring up the fact that the VIN# on each body piece will no longer match) and they need to compensate you for time, and provide you with replacement badges.

Originally Posted by ravenblackfrs

Clearly setting fire to the service department WILL get you arrested... And, as a matter of fact, IF you did attempt to set anything ablaze, I'd hope someone would detain you for more than attempt, but for terrorism, and attempted murder. Not to mention wrongful death suits, property damage, etc.

Besides, NO ONE IS SETTING ANY THING ON FIRE, internet tough guys... I swear...

Back on topic,
That sucks bro... car certainly loses value not having all matching vin numbers, and they are not going to build a new trunk with proper vin's. I'd stay with the OEM lid and have them refund the 5AD and make them pay for the OEM. But if you are hell bent on the 5AD, a body shop to patch the holes, repaint, and install 5AD is your only option.

According to the owner's manual, the trunk doesn't contain your VIN.

[idreamofdrifting]

First of all..WoW!
Sometimes even though you speak the same language, subtleties are still lost in transalation.

"The insignificant many, add to the vital few!" -Mark Wilcher-

Always Always Always DOUBLE Check everything in life.
Never assume. Period. IMO make 'em compensate you for all the things that went wrong on the Dealerships end, and call it a day.

[Gearhd79]

In june I asked my dealership parts guy about the 5AD spoiler and all he could tell me was I could get the full body kit with the spoiler or just the body kit-no spoiler. Now one can get gthe OEM spoiler so I am thinking they just have no clue about your car and everyone involved just assumed that they were ordering what you (the customer) wanted.

Now you have exactly what you DONT want. I would NOT change trunk lids at all..color could be slightly off and or fitment could suck and If I were buying your car used I would see the marks on the trunk bolts in a second and be asking if the car was rear ended.

If they can get you the 5AD spoiler by itself and instal it over the holes I would just go that route

[russv]

Who exactly is training these Scion technicians. I would think these guys would be car guys and up on all the new stuff. Very discouraging.

[Wolfe]

Originally Posted by naikaidriver

Set fire to their service department.

Scott

I love this.

[finch1750]

Have them pay to patch and paint your trunk. Then install the correct spoiler. Hope you have documents regarding the order to prove it was for the 5ad. If they don't comply there is always small claims (though it may not be the easiest case, contact your local Bar association to do a consult with an attorney if need be)