Originally Posted by Steve in SoCal
After the steering gear was replaced, the dealer couldn't center the steering wheel and check the alignment because their alignment machine can't handle 18-19" wheels. So they sublet out to Big O tires on Friday and after detailing the vehicle yesterday(Saturday), I noticed there is damage to both the front and rear wheels on the left side of the car. Barely visible, so I'm willing to ignore it. But my concern is >>>> will the damaged area discolor and/or rust? (See photos in my gallery) If so, I need to go back to the dealer and haggle over it. (I'm sick and tired of taking the car in, it's been in the shop a total of 6 days since I bought it on 2/22.)
OK, I'm back on my soapbox. This is one more example of Five Star Bullshit. This dealer obviously chose to become a "Crossfire Dealer", which to me implies they will get all of the equipment necessary to do any and all repair jobs. They don't, and send your car to the Dr. Frankensteins down the street to screw up. Another nail in the coffin on Chrysler's efforts to take the brand upscale. The 300, Magnum, etc. are toast before they get a shot at the big time. Neons and Sebrings are what Five Star Dealers can and want to handle, when they feel like it.