Date:         Thu, 8 Jul 1999 23:09:35 -0400
Reply-To:     Access Systems <accessys@SMART.NET>
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From:         Access Systems <accessys@SMART.NET>
Subject:      Re: Rebuilt 2.0L engine runs!!! And a GEX surprise
Comments: To: Tom Young <young@Sherlock.SIMS.Berkeley.EDU>
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On Thu, 8 Jul 1999, Tom Young wrote:

> Can you tell me a little more about your case against GEX?  Small claims
> court, I assume?  I would also think you'd have to be within your
Yes in small claims court

> warranty period unless you could prove that GEX installed used parts

Filed under a different law in my state called "non conforming goods"
ie: I did not get what was advertised or "purchased"

> when they advertised "new", or something along that line.  But beyound
> claiming they build a "Premium" engine (meaningless term) they never
> really specify what it is you're getting.

Oh yes they do, they have a long list of specifications such as "all new
pistons and cylinders"

Bob


>
>
> On Wed, 7 Jul 1999, Access Systems wrote:
>
> > this is more or less the standard response, you send them the engine or
> > parts (usually at your expense) they tell you it will cost you $XX to get
> > it back because you did XXXXX (usually allowed to overheat) and they say
> > that the part you sent is not what you say you sent.
> >
> > The only way I beat them in court was because I still had the defective
> > part and affidavits from mechanics who swore that they were defective, and
> > not what was advertised
>
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> Tom Young               young@sherlock.SIMS.Berkeley.EDU
> Lafayette, CA  94549    '81 Vanagon
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>