I am posting this on all tech boards to make sure every one gets to see it. Moderator please don't close this thread or move it. My Iroc has been off the road for about 8 months because my trans went out. I had it towed to Cottman transmission on Hwy 295 in Spartanburg, SC. It was there for 2 nights and on the next morning I got a horrible call at 8:45a.m. that my car had been broken into, someone had smashed my back window and stolen all my stereo equipment. Well, I went up there and made a police report and the manager said he wasn't responsible for any of it. I took pictures of my car, moved it to a new transmission shop, and contacted my lawyer. He said he is responsible for all damage done to my car and has ten days to contact me or I will take him to court. He has yet to contact me. I just wanted to post this to let everyone know that there are some real a**holes out there and to watch out. I have looked at the pictures and it appears that the stereo was gone before the back window was smashed, so I think it was an inside job. I have estimates for the back window, stereo, paint, and tint for almost $4,000. I'd appreciate any comments. Thanks
I'm posting some pics on Aftermarket Product Review under the same post too.

 

That's why I take the tranny out and carry it in. I'd never leave my car in a garage's lot if at all possible. I have too many friends who told me the same story. Cars sitting in a lot like that are an open invitation so scum who don't want to work for their stuff. I hope it turns out good in the end for you.

 

Ok, you ask everyone to read this. You wanting confirmation that the transmission shop is responsible? Nope! Not unless it was inside their building. Just being on the property doesn't make them responsible for it. Most likely it is also posted in the shop that they will not be responsible for "whatever" happens to your car. Did you sign a repair authorization? It probably states on there also that they're not responsible.

You have insurance, correct?

If every transmission shop tried to insure all the cars in their possesion you couldn't afford to have one rebuilt.

This happens EVERY day, in every town. Sometimes the shops can help, sometimes they can afford to pay it all out of their pockets, but usually, you just have to get it taken car of yourself, which is why YOU had to file to police report instead of the garage. It's YOUR car, not theirs.

As far as an inside job... possible, but I doubt it. They wouldn't be in business long.

 

I am closing this post because there was NO need for you to post it in every single tech forum. I feel for you and your troubles, but if every person on this site spammed ALL of the sections when they had a problem, there would never be any room for tech posts. This post would have been most appropriate in the "Aftermarket Vendor Review" as it speaks volumes about the customer appreciation at that particular shop. In any case, reposting the same topic in multiple sections (most of which are not topic related) is a sure way to get your threads locked and in some cases your account banned. I hope things work out for you, but next time use a little more common sense in your posting.