Vitaliy wrote:
> Martin wrote:
>   
>> Did the rental cost him $1200 or did flooding the engine supposedly
>> cause damage?
>>     
>
> The rental company claimed that the damage was caused by flooding the 
> engine, so they made him pay for it. IMHO, the issue wasn't pressed hard 
> enough (for various reasons).
>
>   
I used to work on a farm - flooded many small engines many times, never
caused any permanent damage - but I digress.

>> Unfortunately it seems that "buyer beware" means that you can't actually
>> buy anything; the business always has it's best interest covered when
>> you sign away your rights. Getting businesses to agree to any consumer
>> rights usually means passing a law.
>>     
>
> It's difficult for me to share this point of view. As a believer in the free 
> market and a small business owner, I am always weary of the government 
> imposing additional regulations. Laws are no substitute for common sense nor 
> good morals, nor a guarantee that a consumer won't "get screwed".
>
>   
I didn't say that the government should have to impose regulation. I
don't want to start talking about free markets again, but if this were
the point, I said "buyer beware" - if you don't want to sign the
contract, don't give them your money. Unfortunately the contract means
you've given away any rights what-so-ever. It's not equitable. Common
sense and good morals are neither common nor profitable.

>   
>> It sounds like if you get screwed you should at least write reviews at
>> whatever websites you can to let other people know your bad experience.
>>     
>
> Have I mentioned that I've had other bad experiences? :) The detailed plan 
> for retaliation has been in place since the last time I've been taken 
> advantage of, and this time I am quite determined not to "let it go": it is 
> a matter of principle. At the same time, I really really hope it doesn't 
> come to that, but I am prepared.
>
> Vitaliy 
>
>   

Please tell, I love a good fight.
-
Martin
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