Will someone proofread this for me please?

PAB

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My dad blew a tranny. I've been asked to see if I can get one replaced free.

February 9, 2006

VIA FACSIMILE: ()

Attn: Service Manager
Subject: 2001 Acura CL 19UYA426X1

To whom this may concern:

My name is Mr X, and I am writing to your department today in regard to a 2001 Acura CL-S, VIN.

The abovementioned vehicle belongs to my father, and has recently experienced total transmission failure. The purpose of this letter is to relay the facts of his issue in order to try to resolve this matter quickly and amicably. I work with an independent dealership in Brevard County, and several industry associates have specifically recommended your service department over others in the area

The subject vehicle experienced a total transmission failure while my father was on his way home. While in fifth gear the unit abruptly downshifted to second while he was making a left turn against traffic, and after clearing the intersection, the transmission immediately failed.

I am acutely aware of the background regarding the allegedly poor transmission design and build quality of this particular model and the ensuing class action lawsuit settlement with owners. However, this vehicle is beyond the 109,000 mile extended warranty afforded the impacted units.

We have had no problems with the functions of this transmission until very recently, no check engine codes or other symptoms evocative of transmission failure.

It is my understanding that Acura?s corporate offices are ensuring the satisfaction of owners with problematic units past the 109,000-mile extended warranty by way of a goodwill replacement. It is my understanding from colleagues, that the servicing dealer must initiate this request for goodwill replacement. Because of this, I am requesting your assistance in that matter. My family resides about an hour away, and knowing the goings-on of a service department at times, I believe that it would be in both our best interests to discuss this issue before arriving.

I realize it is necessary to mention that my family has been burdened with un-necessary aggravation and inconvenience due to the faulty transmission. I am frequently driving out of town on business and since this occurrence; we have been required to alter our work and recreational schedules accordingly.

Due to the time-sensitive nature of this issue, I would appreciate a response regarding the approval/denial of a goodwill transmission replacement no later than Tuesday February 13th. I am flying out of town on business later in the week and will require some advance notice for my transporter.

With this correspondence, I hope that you or any other member of your service team can assist me in regard to this issue as I earnestly wish to settle this matter in good faith.

Please feel free to contact me if there are any questions anytime at . I look forward to your response.
 
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It's too long.

Edit: First reply in a PAB thread! Must resist temptation to make obvious done-to-death advertising rates joke.
 

MmmSkyscraper

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Originally posted by: theprodigalrebel
Edit: First reply in a PAB thread! Must resist temptation to make obvious done-to-death advertising rates joke.

Do it you fool!
 

gsethi

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you are requesting a favor/goodwill gesture but giving them a them a date to reply before ? Business world doesn't work that way and no one has time to read that long of a letter.

EDIT: Pab's thread....time to call shens ;) [/thread]
 

KLin

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FYI the year is 2007. Requesting them to respond within 4 days is a good way for them to refuse reading the letter.
 

jupiter57

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Shens!
If PAB was worth even 5% of what he claims he is, he could easily drop a couple of thousand for his Dad a new transmission.
Yet he is begging for something for free! (But trying to make it sound like he is in control?!!!)
Pathetic.
 

Mellman

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Originally posted by: MmmSkyscraper
Originally posted by: KLin
FYI the year is 2007. Requesting them to respond within 4 days is a good way for them to refuse reading the letter.

ROFL :beer:

in writing a request letter like this - you are SUPPOSED to give them some kind of 'please respond by x' - now 4 days...may not be long enough, but....you shouldn't go around blowing tranny's in the first place, you don't know where they've been.
 

PAB

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Originally posted by: jupiter57
Shens!
If PAB was worth even 5% of what he claims he is, he could easily drop a couple of thousand for his Dad a new transmission.
Yet he is begging for something for free! (But trying to make it sound like he is in control?!!!)
Pathetic.

Your post just proves your ignorance. The 01 CL has had problematic trannys for years, if I spent $4000 to replace it with a brand new one due to the design would just fail again.
 

allisolm

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Dear Mr X,

I am happy that our service department's good reputation has reached you. I regret that, in order to maintain that reputation, we are unable to discuss vehicles that have not been examined by our technicians.

Please call our service department at xxx-xxx-xxxx in order to make an appointment that will fit your schedule or just bring the vehicle in during our business hours. We will be happy to evaluate it and then discuss with you options for repair.


 

PAB

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Originally posted by: allisolm
Dear Mr X,

I am happy that our service department's good reputation has reached you. I regret that, in order to maintain that reputation, we are unable to discuss vehicles that have not been examined by our technicians.

Please call our service department at xxx-xxx-xxxx in order to make an appointment that will fit your schedule or just bring the vehicle in during our business hours. We will be happy to evaluate it and then discuss with you options for repair.

This of course is dependent on me paying a a $200 diagnosis fee to tell me the tranny is shot and a $200 tow truck bill, leaving me $400 short right out of the gate.
 

zinfamous

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Originally posted by: PAB
Originally posted by: allisolm
Dear Mr X,

I am happy that our service department's good reputation has reached you. I regret that, in order to maintain that reputation, we are unable to discuss vehicles that have not been examined by our technicians.

Please call our service department at xxx-xxx-xxxx in order to make an appointment that will fit your schedule or just bring the vehicle in during our business hours. We will be happy to evaluate it and then discuss with you options for repair.

This of course is dependent on me paying a a $200 diagnosis fee to tell me the tranny is shot and a $200 tow truck bill, leaving me $400 short right out of the gate.


I'm assuming that with your vast wealth, you can afford a AAA membership? why would you be paying for towing?
 

allisolm

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Originally posted by: PAB
Originally posted by: allisolm
Dear Mr X,

I am happy that our service department's good reputation has reached you. I regret that, in order to maintain that reputation, we are unable to discuss vehicles that have not been examined by our technicians.

Please call our service department at xxx-xxx-xxxx in order to make an appointment that will fit your schedule or just bring the vehicle in during our business hours. We will be happy to evaluate it and then discuss with you options for repair.

This of course is dependent on me paying a a $200 diagnosis fee to tell me the tranny is shot and a $200 tow truck bill, leaving me $400 short right out of the gate.

Yes, just like everyone else.

 

PAB

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Originally posted by: zinfamous
Originally posted by: PAB
Originally posted by: allisolm
Dear Mr X,

I am happy that our service department's good reputation has reached you. I regret that, in order to maintain that reputation, we are unable to discuss vehicles that have not been examined by our technicians.

Please call our service department at xxx-xxx-xxxx in order to make an appointment that will fit your schedule or just bring the vehicle in during our business hours. We will be happy to evaluate it and then discuss with you options for repair.

This of course is dependent on me paying a a $200 diagnosis fee to tell me the tranny is shot and a $200 tow truck bill, leaving me $400 short right out of the gate.


I'm assuming that with your vast wealth, you can afford a AAA membership? why would you be paying for towing?

I do have road service, but the policy limit is $65. The tow is going to be way over that.
 

PAB

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Originally posted by: allisolm
Originally posted by: PAB
Originally posted by: allisolm
Dear Mr X,

I am happy that our service department's good reputation has reached you. I regret that, in order to maintain that reputation, we are unable to discuss vehicles that have not been examined by our technicians.

Please call our service department at xxx-xxx-xxxx in order to make an appointment that will fit your schedule or just bring the vehicle in during our business hours. We will be happy to evaluate it and then discuss with you options for repair.

This of course is dependent on me paying a a $200 diagnosis fee to tell me the tranny is shot and a $200 tow truck bill, leaving me $400 short right out of the gate.

Yes, just like everyone else.

I refuse to pay someone $200 to get in the car, start it, put it in drive and go Hmmm must be the transmission.