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Winston Tires Destroyed My Vehicle!

    I had Winston tires install new tires on my vehicle.

    The lug nuts were improperly tightened during the installation, and
my new tires fell off in traffic, causing major damage to my vehicle.

    According to the Sunnyvale manager, Winston Tires does not carry
insurance for such accidents. They initially acknowledged the
responsibility for their negligence, started to repair it, then stopped
without telling me.

    When I found this out, and asked why, I was told that they had changed
their mind, and decided that half the damage was caused by the tow truck
operator. I had photographs of the vehicle before and after towing, so I
easily able to prove that this wasn't the case.)

   They then said they would pick up the complete costs for the damage, but
after another 6 months they never completed their part of the work (they
replaced the tires but removed and didn't replace my spare tire, my metal
valve stems, my stem extenders, and a lug nut!).

     Repeated personal visits to the Sunnyvale facility yielded nothing but
promises. After one year nothing had been done to repair the other damage.
Instead, they had the vehicle towed away, where it is currently collecting
storage and towing fees.

   Their lawyer has offered a settlement of $750 - about a quarter of just
the towing fees alone, and about 5% of the total damages.

   You can help by calling Winston Tires at 1-800-831-8236 ext. 526, and
telling them they won't be getting your business.  If you've had similar
problems with Winston Tires, please contact:

        Slaying Goliath                 (sorry for the anonymous posting,
        Box 2876                         but I don't have a personal account,
        Sunnyvale, CA  94087-0876        & didn't want to involve my friend)

    Email will reach me at an120005@anon.penet.fi
(posted to ca.general because there are Winston Tire outlets all over CA)