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  1. SanchezCLT

    SanchezCLT Rookie

    Oct 9, 2016
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    Jay Suhr
    Anyone have issues with service department? Had my 2011 California taken in for service in August. They replaced head gasket and AC compressor and completed 2-year annual service. During test drive it caught on fire. Totaled. 5 months later
    and still unable to get reimbursed for loss of use of car.


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  2. xraes

    xraes Karting
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    WTF??
    That's awful - so sorry to hear.
     
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  3. DrStranglove

    DrStranglove FChat Assassin
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    Good lord! What does your attorney say? Anyway, sorry but I have no recent experience with them. I had a bad one in 2002 and never went back.
     
  4. vrsurgeon

    vrsurgeon F1 World Champ
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    Never dealt with them. Why did they replace the head gasket? 20 years later and 67k miles and my 360 has the same head gasket it left the factory with. What did they not connect a fuel line properly to nick a fuel line?
    Attorney.
     
  5. Juan-Manuel Fantango

    Juan-Manuel Fantango F1 World Champ
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    So the car was paid for but not the loss of use claim. Is that right? How soon was the car paid for after the fire? What did/does your insurer say?
     
  6. SanchezCLT

    SanchezCLT Rookie

    Oct 9, 2016
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    Jay Suhr
    Claim was settled 5 months after the fire. Insurer said they cannot insure loss of use. Will need to file an action in small claims court for damages.
     
  7. 66ss427

    66ss427 Formula Junior
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    Jun 18, 2017
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    My problem with their service department is Stanley. I have no plans to return if I have to deal with him !!!
     
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  8. AD211

    AD211 Formula 3
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    Aug 19, 2017
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    I had to start taking mine to Atlanta. Always had something new break at FCI.


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  9. SAFE4NOW

    SAFE4NOW F1 Veteran
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    Aug 25, 2004
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    I’m sorry for your loss and inconvenience, it sucks!

    Speaking from first hand knowledge (in Texas), when insurance is involved you’d only be able to claim loss of use if the car was repaired. Since it was a total loss, then you’d get one payment, one and done.

    Just to confirm, you’ve gotten the initial payout?



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  10. PETER@TEAM AI

    PETER@TEAM AI Formula Junior
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    Nov 4, 2014
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    If you want an alternative to the dealership that is not warranty we have been working on Ferraris for about 20 years and usually have 5-10 here being serviced at all times. And I believe our bill rate is a little lower! Come by, call or visit our website. Are only advertisement is sponsorship here so our success has been recommendations from existing customers.

    Sincerely
    Peter
     
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  11. AD211

    AD211 Formula 3
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    ^^^^ this. Peter does good work too!


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  12. wfu97

    wfu97 Karting

    Jul 15, 2018
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    I live in Greensboro and have used FCI for my previous Porsches. Just bought a 328, so not planning to use them. Anyone have experience with Sport Auto in Summerfield? It's Steve Barney's shop (the guy that originally started Foreign Cars many years ago). Thanks.
     
  13. marcmc8867

    marcmc8867 Formula Junior

    Jul 27, 2004
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    Sport Auto would be perfect for your 328 but...the tech/guru himself is trying to retire so you may or may not get in. I’d call sooner than later.
     
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  14. wfu97

    wfu97 Karting

    Jul 15, 2018
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    Thanks! I'll swing by there this week with the car.
     
  15. ferrarioldman

    ferrarioldman Formula 3
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    Jun 19, 2002
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    I will be out of town until next Thursday if you would like to swing by sometime. Usually there Monday through Thursday. Will be glad to help out.
     
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  16. wfu97

    wfu97 Karting

    Jul 15, 2018
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    That would be great. Was planning to swing by today but didn’t with the weather. If your out next week, I’ll swing by the week after. Thanks for replying; I’m actually right down the street from your shop.


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  17. DrStranglove

    DrStranglove FChat Assassin
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    I cant give Sport Auto and FerrariOldMan enough prase.
     
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  18. wfu97

    wfu97 Karting

    Jul 15, 2018
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    Thanks for the recommendation! Looking forward to visiting next week!


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  19. Diehl Jones

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    Jul 3, 2020
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    Where are you located?


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  20. GLENN@TEAM AI

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  21. wfu97

    wfu97 Karting

    Jul 15, 2018
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    Just closing the loop. Visited Tom Jones (ferrarioldman) and Sport Auto earlier this week and had a great experience. He took care of a couple of small items I had found in the first few weeks of ownership. Highly recommend for anyone in the area.

    Thanks Tom!
     
  22. DLCNC

    DLCNC Rookie

    Sep 7, 2020
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    Peter and his team do great work. They just finished a major service on my 86 328GTS. I could not be more pleased with their work.
     
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  23. Dragster

    Dragster Formula Junior

    Jun 8, 2007
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    I will second this! I have taken two cars to Automotive International and had great results both times. I would definitely recommend them.
     
  24. Depreciating Asset

    Depreciating Asset Formula Junior
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    I know this is an old thread, but I gotta second this. Zero customer service.
     
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  25. 66ss427

    66ss427 Formula Junior
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    I “liked” your comment, but really it’s sad that it’s true.‍♂️
    I’m worried about buying another Ferrari with a warranty and having to go there !!!
     

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