I've a feeling we're not in Kansas any more ...
Until 2002 I had been doing snow removal at dealerships, truck outlets, and small car dealerships where I worked in various positions from parts driver to sales and service manager. Using a customer's vehicle for anything other then to test it for the problem for which it was brought into service, would have been a big no-no at most places.
The problem is no matter how much you moan about it, the people involved are not going to see the harm and wrong in it, will just think you are wrong for complaining about nothing, and are a crazy old coot. Though they might pretend to give it lip service, they will just be mocking you behind your back. Though it might get you 15 minutes of fame on Tic-Tok.
On the bright side, did you see the news story where a truck owner took his vehicle in for service at a car dealership. The "mechanic" working on it, did not really know how to drive a standard transmission. While in the bay, the truck jumped forward with the "mechanic" behind the wheel and crushed to death another mechanic walking between the truck and toolboxes. The survivor's spouse/wife ending up suing the truck owner.
At least they did not kill or injure anyone with your property, including themselves, because otherwise you might be on the receiving end of a $1,000,000+ lawsuit yourself. So, there is always that!
Until 2002 I had been doing snow removal at dealerships, truck outlets, and small car dealerships where I worked in various positions from parts driver to sales and service manager. Using a customer's vehicle for anything other then to test it for the problem for which it was brought into service, would have been a big no-no at most places.
The problem is no matter how much you moan about it, the people involved are not going to see the harm and wrong in it, will just think you are wrong for complaining about nothing, and are a crazy old coot. Though they might pretend to give it lip service, they will just be mocking you behind your back. Though it might get you 15 minutes of fame on Tic-Tok.
On the bright side, did you see the news story where a truck owner took his vehicle in for service at a car dealership. The "mechanic" working on it, did not really know how to drive a standard transmission. While in the bay, the truck jumped forward with the "mechanic" behind the wheel and crushed to death another mechanic walking between the truck and toolboxes. The survivor's spouse/wife ending up suing the truck owner.
At least they did not kill or injure anyone with your property, including themselves, because otherwise you might be on the receiving end of a $1,000,000+ lawsuit yourself. So, there is always that!
