Zaino Power Plus Auto
06-14-2012, 03:06 PM
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Zaino Power Plus Auto
See post 44 in the attached link -- shows you the character (or lack of) of the guy I'm dealing with Tommy Zaino, Power Plus, in Staten Island, NY.
http://www.detailingbliss.com/forum/...uragloss-5.htm
My 2008 C-6 Corvette was in a crash last fall at the racetrack therefore there was no insurance involved. Though I was skeptical about having it repaired, Tom Zaino, who owns Power Plus Auto in Staten Island convinced me that he could do the repairs and even had all the parts needed in his possession. As I soon found out, that was an outright lie. My car was in his shop for 3-1/2 months and no parts ever materialized, only excuses. Yet he took three cash payments from me in the amount of $10,000 within 2 weeks. In my opinion, he lied about the parts just to get the keys and my commitment to do the job. Once the vehicle was dismantled (in spite of me asking him not to do so until he had the parts) he threatened me that my car would sit idle in his shop unless I gave him more money. That was not part of the contract. Since no progress was ever made after all this time, I had no choice but to have the car towed from his shop. I am fighting to get my money back. He even sold one of my rims which was worth $1,100 without consulting with me. My advice to anyone considering this shop is to go somewhere else. This guy will schmooze you to death with one lie after another. I truly believe that he never intended to repair my vehicle. So don't fall for his nice guy persona. I have never done anything like this before but felt so strongly about the unethical dealings of Tom Zaino that I wanted to warn others of his lies and trickery, especially the Corvette family. He was referred to me by a personal friend, so I let my guard down a bit and never expected this to happen.
http://www.detailingbliss.com/forum/...uragloss-5.htm
My 2008 C-6 Corvette was in a crash last fall at the racetrack therefore there was no insurance involved. Though I was skeptical about having it repaired, Tom Zaino, who owns Power Plus Auto in Staten Island convinced me that he could do the repairs and even had all the parts needed in his possession. As I soon found out, that was an outright lie. My car was in his shop for 3-1/2 months and no parts ever materialized, only excuses. Yet he took three cash payments from me in the amount of $10,000 within 2 weeks. In my opinion, he lied about the parts just to get the keys and my commitment to do the job. Once the vehicle was dismantled (in spite of me asking him not to do so until he had the parts) he threatened me that my car would sit idle in his shop unless I gave him more money. That was not part of the contract. Since no progress was ever made after all this time, I had no choice but to have the car towed from his shop. I am fighting to get my money back. He even sold one of my rims which was worth $1,100 without consulting with me. My advice to anyone considering this shop is to go somewhere else. This guy will schmooze you to death with one lie after another. I truly believe that he never intended to repair my vehicle. So don't fall for his nice guy persona. I have never done anything like this before but felt so strongly about the unethical dealings of Tom Zaino that I wanted to warn others of his lies and trickery, especially the Corvette family. He was referred to me by a personal friend, so I let my guard down a bit and never expected this to happen.
Last edited by wmjosjr; 06-24-2012 at 11:28 AM. Reason: New link attached.
06-14-2012, 03:11 PM
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My 2008 C-6 Corvette was in a crash last fall. Thought I was skeptical about having it repaired, Tom Zaino, who owns Power Plus Auto in Staten Island convinced me that he could do the repairs and even had all the parts needed in his possession. As I soon found out, that was an outright lie. My car was in his shop for 3-1/2 months and no parts ever materialized, only excuses. Yet he took three cash payments from me in the amount of $10,000 within 2 weeks. In my opinion, he lied about the parts just to get the keys and my commitment to do the job. Once the vehicle was dismantled (in spite of me asking him not to do so until he had the parts) he threatened me that my car would sit idle in his shop unless I gave him more money. That was not part of the contract. Since no progress was ever made after all this time, I had no choice but to have the car towed from his shop. I am fighting to get my money back. He even sold one of my rims which was worth $1,100 without consulting with me. My advice to anyone considering this shop is to go somewhere else. This guy will schmooze you to death with one lie after another. I truly believe that he never intended to repair my vehicle. So don't fall for his nice guy persona. I have never done anything like this before but felt so strongly about the unethical dealings of Tom Zaino that I wanted to warn others of his lies and trickery, especially the Corvette family.
06-14-2012, 03:25 PM
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Melting Slicks
06-14-2012, 03:42 PM
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You're an Idiot.
Why would you give ANYONE $10,000 upfront. I pay for the job when the job is done. If he was afraid you were not going to pay for the repairs he could have held your car as collateral. If you were really in a crash why did you not go through your insurance company to have the car fixed? Was it at a track maybe?
This post makes no sense...smells like a
This post makes no sense...smells like a
06-14-2012, 08:23 PM
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Why would you give ANYONE $10,000 upfront. I pay for the job when the job is done. If he was afraid you were not going to pay for the repairs he could have held your car as collateral. If you were really in a crash why did you not go through your insurance company to have the car fixed? Was it at a track maybe?
This post makes no sense...smells like a
This post makes no sense...smells like a
but i'm always skeptical
06-14-2012, 08:42 PM
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Front end body parts, front rails. It was a racetrack crash so no insurance involved. This was a referral by a personal friend therefore I let my guard down a bit and never expected this.
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06-14-2012, 09:28 PM
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Melting Slicks
Sorry to hear about your crash. I think an attorney is in order. Don't waste time and don't feel bad about your good friend and his recommendation. Have you called the BBB? Please let us know the outcome. Don't just walk away. Best of luck.
06-15-2012, 08:02 PM
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Why would you give ANYONE $10,000 upfront. I pay for the job when the job is done. If he was afraid you were not going to pay for the repairs he could have held your car as collateral. If you were really in a crash why did you not go through your insurance company to have the car fixed? Was it at a track maybe?
This post makes no sense...smells like a
This post makes no sense...smells like a
06-15-2012, 08:04 PM
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06-15-2012, 09:01 PM
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