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Old Jun 14, 2011 | 06:17 AM
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I wanted to post my continued nightmare experience with Auto Instuments in Collinsville, Virginia.

www.autoinstuments.com

They have my parts and my money, and they have given me at least 5 excuses on why they are many weeks late on the promised delivery.

The owner, Gentry Zentmeyer, also made a bunch of excuses as well.

The folks that answer the phone will lie to you, or not respond.

Truly a really bad experience, bad enough that I filed a complaint with the Virgina Consumer Affairs office.

All I can say is "Caveat Emptor"....let the buyer beware.
Old Jun 14, 2011 | 07:42 AM
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Sad...
Whatever happened to good 'ol customer service...
Old Jun 14, 2011 | 08:13 AM
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Geezzz dude seems everybody you deal with sucks.
Old Jun 15, 2011 | 09:21 AM
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Originally Posted by Nilsson
Geezzz dude seems everybody you deal with sucks.
Not true.

Plenty of good vendors, like Fusick, Steve Gregori, NEL Plating, etc.

Just think of these posts as a service to the community.....

PS - Been in the hobby for 30+ years, and have had good service from 99% of the folks I have dealt with.
Old Jun 17, 2011 | 06:20 AM
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ttt
Old Jun 17, 2011 | 12:36 PM
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Package came from Auto Instruments today. I opened and found two console pieces......BUT.......

The parts I sent in were the long and short pieces on top of the console.

They sent me back two of the long pieces: one had my name engraved, and the other had "B.Martinisko" engraved on it.

So, the promised delivery was 5 weeks, and it turned out to be more like 11......

And, my short piece is MIA.

That is why I have posted this - these people have ZERO control of their process internally. The woman who answered the phone told me to leave my number and they would call back....That won't happen either.

Can't imagine how screwed up their gauge restoration is.

WOW
Old Jun 17, 2011 | 12:42 PM
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Looks like a hostage situation to me.
So Mr Martinisko what is this worth?
He probably has 2 short pieces.
Old Jun 17, 2011 | 02:21 PM
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looks like a hostage situation to me.
So mr martinisko what is this worth?
He probably has 2 short pieces.
yup
Old Jun 17, 2011 | 10:18 PM
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yup
Phone them back and ask for the other guys phone number.
Old Jun 18, 2011 | 03:52 AM
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