I recently had posted how I bought my first corvette last week. Well, were do I start... I'm 20 years old and have saved my whole life, every nickle and dime, for a corvette. After saving the majority of my life, I finally had enough cash to buy one, an prestine 03 50th Aniv. Quicksilver Z06. Now the sad part... Over the weekend, I went downtown (Sacramento) to Makuni's Sushi. As I pull up, I see 2 new Farrari's parked in front next to the valet. So, I valet my car as well. The next day, I go out to my car and I see curb rash on my left front + rear wheels. Keep in mind I have only had this car a week, only put 100 miles on it, and have NEVER parked it close to ANY curb. I still have the valet ticket, which has the persons signature as well as where it was parked, which should indicate that it was an end spot. I am frustrated, as you can believe. Try to put yourself in my shoes. Its easy to say after the fact... "why would you valet your car"? Is it common knowledge not to valet your car? Seeing Ferrari's and Lamborghini's, you would think that a valet service could park cars correctly. Is that too much to expect? What would you do? How much is it for new Z06 wheels(silver)? Anyone out there had a similiar experience? I know they have insurance.(small claims court?? or am i screwed?) So, my warning to you is... NEVER valet your car.

Thanks for letting me vent my anger, I just don't have a lot of money anymore. PLEASE HELP ME OUT!! ANY INFO/COMMENTS or even words of encouragement at this point would help.

Thank you, DEVIN

 

hi thats a bummer,
good news is wheels america is very good at fixing wheels. they charge 129a wheel. repaired and repainted and approx 15 a rim to ship back to you.
you have to remove tires. I am in nc. one shop i think is pennsylvania, not sure. They do have them in socal too.
I used tolive there. Loved it. Miss it..
tuff seeing ferraris getting parked, then they screw yours up. remember, as bad as that is.. You still have your health and its just a car that is fixable. But it would drive me out of my mind too!!!
do a google whels america wheel repair.
their number in penn is 866 529 6706. they can give you other locals. Trust me it will look as new for 129 when they get it back. no one will know.
way cheaper then replacing. I have 2 that need fixing. and 2 mint ones. I can sell you onje front and one rear no issues 13k on them. 500 bucks.
but its cheaperto fix em.
my email is melmount@yahoo.com if you are interested in 2 more. I amleaving for 4 days. will have limited email access.
good luck call wheels america. If you are in a hurry i can sell you mine as soon as i get back. I was thinking chrome 0nes, but would need to know quick as a guy is selling the ones i may buy. cant sell mine if i cant get his.
ps mine are gm orig 03. 01 is slightly different, i was told, forged??
phil

 

phil, thanks for the reply. I am currently talking to the valet service and seeing what they can do. i should know sometime next week. I appreciate the info. I will probably look into a repair, but have yet to research. I will let you know if I will I decide to buy new ones.
Thanks again!
Devin

 

Hi, Devin!
Congrats on owning your dream car and don't be too hard on yourself regarding this error in judgement.Just the fact that you have worked and saved enough money to buy a car puts you way ahead of your peers. Enjoy your vette . . . enjoy being 20!

Take care. Stay safe.
RJ