Spent the morning with a wrecker at the house trying to get the truck started. After an hour, no luck. We pull off the jumper cables and get out the chain. Hooked and secured, I follow the wrecker (what choice do I have - LOL) about 15 feet and popped the clutch. The beast fired itself up. I let it run for another hour and headed across the bay to the nearest Kenworth dealer. My drivers seat is broken. My company after three weeks of "negotiations" and "strategic purchasing consultations" decided to switch the broken seat with the passenger seat. I had objected to this. I wanted a new seat. I even offered to go halfsies for a really good new seat. No such luck. I don't have the energy to fight stupidity. When I talked to the service writer at the dealership she said "whatta u mean u don't want a new seat?" Hey, it's not my truck. Call the company and talk to them. And so dear reader, for all of you that have taken your truck, SUV or car to a dealership - it's now time to wait. I'd much rather be sitting in my living room. At least they made a fresh pot of coffee, the tv works, the waiting area is clean and well ventilated. Something was said about a warranty on the seat, but I'm not going to hold my breath. This is the second Bostrom "wide-ride" drivers seat that has come apart on me. You would think that with 1000 trucks, the carrier would have ordered some extra spare seats should a "few" break. No such luck. That would make just two much sense. Just for your information should you be in the market for a new seat, here's the b.s. about my crappy seat from the manufacturer's website - The Wide Ride XC which is the ultimate in comfort and luxury comes standard with features such as; infinitely adjustable - 3 chamber lumbar support; extended adjustable armrests, redesigned seat cushion which uses next generation high density foam and adjustable cushion length. These seats will feature an Automatic Seat Leveling system (ALS), memory and EZ exit system all air powered, eliminating the need for electric power. YEAH RIGHT. The photo is of a Bostrom seat at http://www.bostromseating.com/products/t910sc.htm
Thursday, August 21, 2008
Tired of a sore tush...
Spent the morning with a wrecker at the house trying to get the truck started. After an hour, no luck. We pull off the jumper cables and get out the chain. Hooked and secured, I follow the wrecker (what choice do I have - LOL) about 15 feet and popped the clutch. The beast fired itself up. I let it run for another hour and headed across the bay to the nearest Kenworth dealer. My drivers seat is broken. My company after three weeks of "negotiations" and "strategic purchasing consultations" decided to switch the broken seat with the passenger seat. I had objected to this. I wanted a new seat. I even offered to go halfsies for a really good new seat. No such luck. I don't have the energy to fight stupidity. When I talked to the service writer at the dealership she said "whatta u mean u don't want a new seat?" Hey, it's not my truck. Call the company and talk to them. And so dear reader, for all of you that have taken your truck, SUV or car to a dealership - it's now time to wait. I'd much rather be sitting in my living room. At least they made a fresh pot of coffee, the tv works, the waiting area is clean and well ventilated. Something was said about a warranty on the seat, but I'm not going to hold my breath. This is the second Bostrom "wide-ride" drivers seat that has come apart on me. You would think that with 1000 trucks, the carrier would have ordered some extra spare seats should a "few" break. No such luck. That would make just two much sense. Just for your information should you be in the market for a new seat, here's the b.s. about my crappy seat from the manufacturer's website - The Wide Ride XC which is the ultimate in comfort and luxury comes standard with features such as; infinitely adjustable - 3 chamber lumbar support; extended adjustable armrests, redesigned seat cushion which uses next generation high density foam and adjustable cushion length. These seats will feature an Automatic Seat Leveling system (ALS), memory and EZ exit system all air powered, eliminating the need for electric power. YEAH RIGHT. The photo is of a Bostrom seat at http://www.bostromseating.com/products/t910sc.htm
