Stupid Newb Needs Help Please!

[TO AWSUM]

Licensed and Insured??

The DAS fiasco is really a bummer. One thing I don't understand however is the "they are licensed and insured". Doesn't that mean you can file an insurance claim against them? Or go to the licensing board and report them and maybe put them out of business. Don't understand how this licensed and insured part works. Anyone know?

 

[shelbyelite]

You gotta read their FINE PRINT. Long story short, they are not gonna pay in an event like mine. :thumbsdow

 

[TO AWSUM]

So, basically what you are saying is the "licensed and insured" means nothing. You might as well hire the guy walking down the street as you'll get just as much protection as these thieves who advertise Licensed and Insured. Is that correct.

 

[BlackICE]

Most insurance policies I have read have more words describing what they don't cover than what they do cover. It is all in the fine print.

 

[GTNJ]

I've already used the key fob to open my trunk about 1/2 a dozen times so far since this thread came up! Thanks to all! I love it! :cheers

I've always had more trouble closing the trunk than opening it. :frown

 

[TO AWSUM]

Careful When Using your Remote Door Keys

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Beware folks. This is news you can use.
THIS HAS BEEN CHECKED ON SNOPES



My oldest son had to go to Canada for work last week.
One of the other engineer's traveling to Canada with him,
but in his own car, had something happen... that I need to share.
While traveling he stopped at the roadside park, similar to
what we have here with bathrooms, vending machines etc.
He locked his car with the Remote on his key-chain as always.
He came out to his car less than 4-5 minutes later and found
someone had gotten into his car, and stolen his cell phone,
laptop computer, gps navigator, briefcase.....you name it.

They called the police and since there were no signs of his
car being broke into- the police told him there is a
device that robbers are using now that will copy your security code
when you lock your doors on your car using your key-chain (remote)
They set a distance away and watch for their next victim.



Since they know you are going inside of the
store, restaurant, or bathroom and have a few minutes to steal
and run. The police officer told them to be sure to manually lock
your car door-by hitting the lock button inside the car, on your way out.
That way, if there is someone sitting in the parking lot watching for
their next victim..... it will not be you !
When you push the lock button on your car upon exiting...it
does not send the security code, but if you walk away and use
the door lock on your Remote Key - it sends the code thru the
airwaves where it can be stolen.

I just wanted to let you know about this...it is something
totally new to us... it just happened June 19th, to his co-worker...
so be aware of this and please pass this note on...look how
many times we all lock our doors with our remote key...just to be
sure we remembered to lock them....and bingo the guys have your
code...and whatever was in the car...can be gone !.

 

[BlackICE]

I wonder if the FGT uses a similar system to many garage door openers, whereby coping the code won't work until you add the device to the system? It may be the case, since the procedure to add a key is similar, but I don't know.

 

[standj]

I used DAS to transport a HERTZ SHELBY from Texas to NY, and theY almost ripped the front BUMPER off the car!!!

NEVER NEVER AGAIN

 

[shelbyelite]

I used DAS to transport a HERTZ SHELBY from Texas to NY, and theY almost ripped the front BUMPER off the car!!!

NEVER NEVER AGAIN

There are MANY more stories like this out there about the company in question. I hear many more BAD than GOOD (not sure I have ever hear a GOOD one about them). Time for these stories to come out.

 

[BlackICE]

It is common that the bad stories are told, but the good ones are often never spoken of. I don't know the volume of DAS's business, but if they are bigger than anyone else, then one would expect more stories. That being said, I have heard enough and they probably wouldn't be my 1st choice!

 

[B O N Y]

For the record...

Shelby has agreed to cover any legal expenses incurred by the Forum and moderator as a result of this thread.

Members should be aware that there is a record of forum members being sued by dealers and other vendors.

Remember, anyone can sue anyone else.

Everyone is entitled to their views. But, it can be expensive.

Carry on...

Bony
Moderator

 

[BlackICE]

For the record...

Shelby has agreed to cover any legal expenses incurred by the Forum and moderator as a result of this thread.

Did you get that in writing and read the fine print?

 

[TO AWSUM]

Wow. Was this tread hijacked or what. The poor guy asked about how to open his trunk, so how did we get onto a discussion of transporting cars and DAS bashing? Ha, ha, ha.

 

[MAD IN NC]

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[shelbyelite]

shelbyelite: I got white with blue stripes. I fell in love with the color after I saw one driving down the freeway a couple years back.

As for the problems I shipped the car with DAS auto shippers and that was a huge mistake. I actually shipped two car and the damages on the GT where nothing compared to the other one. I actually expect to get my full ocean insurance paid to me or a bran new car plus compensation for my wasted time and if not then I'll be taking them to court and I never loose. :biggrin

But that's another story.

First it took me 5 months to get the cars from the time DAS got a hold of them. Bloody ridiculous.

Next, I opened up the shipping container the car had the windows open with no car cover on, instead the car cover was sitting in the front seat in a bag. So the whole inside of the car was covered in dirt. It was a huge mess and I had to have that cleaned profesionaly. That was from all the dirty water condensing on the roof of the shipping container and "raining" all over my car.

Then one of the inside panels came off but that was because of the insane heat over here I believe.

Next the rear bumper was out of place, which really confused me. I have no idea how that happened. I took pictures of the car when I flew to Chicago before purchasing and the pumper was fine then.

The other damages where the front passenger wheel and the rear drivers side wheel.

Not big problems at all but still, not exactly the way you want to receive you car.

Now everything is fixed or replaced so she is looking brand new once again.

I'm glad to finally have her home. We will have to see how she handles living in this insanely hot country. I know my Canadian/American body sure doesn't like it too much. Hopefully she does better.

Above is how we got on this subject. The starter of this thread shared his bad experience with this company.

 

[B O N Y]

For the record...

Shelby has agreed to cover any legal expenses incurred by the Forum and moderator as a result of this thread.

Members should be aware that there is a record of forum members being sued by dealers and other vendors.

Remember, anyone can sue anyone else.

Everyone is entitled to their views. But, it can be expensive.

Carry on...

Bony
Moderator

glad you have deep pockets buddy...
doubt they will go to Dubai...

 

[S592R]

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Mad ... you are AWESOME!!! :rofl

 

[shelbyelite]

:dead::dead::dead: This thread will never end. :willy

 

[BlackICE]

:dead::dead::dead: This thread will never end. :willy

Therefore, if it does I presume it would be for a very serious reason. Heed Bony's warnings!

 

[T_R_S]

Haha, I can’t believe this thread is still going. Oh boy, all the trouble I have caused just because I was not smart enough to be able to open my front hatch...