meangene

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Wow this is awesome! Make a video and post it on youtube

patrick323

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If i could have gotten a video today...oh GOD that would have been nice and WOULD have gotten media attention. Not like I'm an African American during the civil rights movement getting pummeled by fire-hoses but the basic principal is the same.

The police said I should stand on the OTHER side of the street because KNOWING he has and may again assault me.....and putting myself in that position might have legal consequences. I dont see that so clearly, but I'll comply. So being on the OTHER side of the street tomorrow will probably not make for the best of videos.

350FSport

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Question. Why did you go to these ya-hoos in the first place? Lexus dealership only, especially if insurance is paying. Sorry you got into this crap, they are not going to make it right for you that is obvious. Good luck.

soupdawg

best thread i ever read on this site

patrick323

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Here we have people at gas stations offering free chip repair. Trucks on side of road advertising on the spot chip repair. When you go to many car washes...they offer it too. It's all over. I stopped into a business-front. No reason to expect it would go this way. Once you have problems with a place you are often then stuck in the cycle with them.
I wouldnt be so sure about them not making it right. Word of mouth, lawful protest which may impact his business, potential criminal assault charges (rather, definite if nothing is "fixed" before monday). Someone HAS give in soon...and it wont be me!

Awesome! I'm not usually a dramatic person. Quite the opposite actually but things compile and then when in a position where you've gone all out...you cant just stand down. Plus I'm not the type to NOT do everything in my power to keep someone from pulling one on me I just never have this much trouble. Typically I can complain well enough (not overreacting, persistent, educated on the topic, etc. etc.) to get things taken care of when things like this happen.

trixxx519

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good read, get them a**holes

Thinktwice

+1!!! If I lived in TX I'd go out there and protest with you! Businesses with poor practices like these need to be made known and put out of business.

dsadsauser

This is the best thread on CL. I'm loving this. You are doing exactly what is right. I'm very impressed. You are making the world better for consumers.

patrick323

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Any North Texas readers: I've posted a thread in North texas forum. Anyone with a couple hours at any time tomorrow with nothing to do and who might get a little kick out of a peaceful protest(it really was a blast..even being hosed down/assaulted..which he knows now not to do to anyone) PLEASE get ahold of me. It's not exactly a deep worldly issue to protest but, eh, we are all lexus owners and we all hate being screwed over so perhaps you might find it a semi-worthy cause. I've never protested be fore. I feel like i just got back from some club med spa, very theraputic to take full advantage of rights to free spech

I'm going to try my best to line up some kind of media presence. A nice lunch on me sometime (not everyone at once haha) for the help.

Micaiah

Patrick, I'm very proud of you. I'd do the exact same thing and I wish I was there to be with you.

Tomorrow show up with goggles, a snorkel and flippers on!! What ever you do, stay off of their property. They are probably video taping this so watch where you step! Hopefully you can have friends join you and at least one friend video tape too in case they try to blame you for things that didn't happen. Then you tube it and put a link into their reviews....

Good job!

(Don't get arrested)

iRock

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nice work! lol

patrick323

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Thank you. I am not at ALL one to step outside of any legal limitations. I never once set foot on their property. I refused to even talk to the owner who was also verbally harassing me. As i mentioned I was advised to be ACROSS the street (unfortunately less exosure) so my idea of a raincoat and plastic over my sign (one of two i made were ruined in my HOSING incident) is useless haha. I mean jeesh . it wasnt a fire hose but it was significantly larger and more powerful than a garden hose. When it first hit my face it went up my nose and mouth and choked me for a second. I've inquired to 10 or 15 friends to join me. Hopefully at least a few will pull through. They can stand on his side while myself and another friend or however many (if any, people are lazy haha) are on the other side.

Tonight I filed a complaint with the Texas ACLU and filled out their online complaint form to see if they will lend aid in litigation for a potential civil case since, well, one cannot interfere (especially via assault) with another persons civil liberties such as freedom of speech. Hopefully they will take it seriously.

Micaiah

Call a local TV station to let them know of your protest.

Whatever you do, speak calmly and be pleasant. Look at the camera, not the person interviewing you, gives better impact to the audience. Let HIM make a fool of himself yelling at you. Just speak your words with finesse. DON"T lose your cool, EVER. It works wonderfully. Trust me. I've had training in persuasive negotiating and media presentation speaking.

GiantsFan

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This is awesome

I had my windshield crack last year... and insurance would NOT give me OEM glass ... Tried hard to no avail ... I called safelight multiple times... and they told me my best option was to request PPG glass... After doing some research, I found out PPG makes OEM windshields, so I went with it, and I was very happy with the quality. (IMO ... its just as good as OEM - no waves/distortions - water repellent - low wind noise!)

JeffTsai

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Same here, got a PPG windshield and it was pretty much as good as OEM. Patrick, keep up the good work!