Cars damaged after filling up at Queens gas station
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- čas přidán 26. 06. 2024
- Some unsuspecting drivers have been left with thousands of dollars in damage to their cars after filling up at a popular gas station in Queens. CBS New York's Kristie Keleshian reports.
The gas station did not mean to harm their car, but there was a damaged pump that ruined their cars.
The gas station should be responsible for fixing these cars.
They are responsible. Very well established in case law.
Thanks for pointing out the obvious 😂
"damaged pump"? huh
I got the same problem with contaminated gasoline from a Shell Gas Station. After 10mins leaving the gas station, check engine light was blinking, all warning light came up and engine started shaking horribly. I took my car to Honda dealer, and got a quote for a total of parts, labor and after tax for 4400$ ( including replacing fuel pump, replacing fuel injector and new spark plugs). I knew it was a ripoff but trust me, small shops wouldn’t have any ideal how to fix it.
If u ever have the same problem, make sure u keep all the receipts from the gas station, invoices from repairs and especially reports from dealers about bad gasoline, the sample of that contaminated gasoline if possible. Then filing a complaint with the gasoline company, and contact with the gas station to get in contacted with their insurance company. Of course, it would take times for investigation. However, they would make reimbursement eventually.
I got my reimbursement back after a month for everything I have spent to fix my car. And my car is driving as it never has any problem after the dealer services.
Hope everybody in this video would have their reimbursements back after the fixing. 😢
insurance
"Water may have gotten in to the pumps..." Correction water definitely got into the pumps
They're not sure if it was from the storm but it's likely. That's why they used hedging language, not because they were unsure if there was water in the pumps.
You know that BMW driver is stressed
He's most definitely stressed. Those German cars are expensive as hell to repair.
@@krazyfan2000 $3,500 sounds like an honest price to fix a serious problem like this. I was expecting something like $13,500
@@krazyfan2000Doesn’t know what a warranty is🤡
@@Hat65 who are you referring to?
@@Hat65warranty will not cover this
I’m glad I never stop at that gas station.
Do you live in the area?
@@mia1shooter not too far from it
@@Theworldsboro okay so you wouldn't have any reason to go there, why are you telling us this?
@@mia1shooterit’s on the highway. Like literally in the middle island of the highway. Anyone within 40 miles of it could use it if they are on the grand central
I generally do t use highway gas stations because they are expensive. Rather hit the local streets and get gas there, but it’s convenient if you have to get to where you’re going fast.
@@justSTUMBLEDupon this person isnt very bright so no need to explain this to them.
Sue them
It take monies to sue my dear its not that eady😂😂😂😂
Those cars are totally ruined lol spark plugs and fuel pumps are going to be the least of their worries
now you cant even trust the gas. this ship is crazy
These things are more common than you think. Most gas station have 30-50 year old underground tanks. I usually don't fill up during rain or the day after.
@@Flavor88It's still the gas stations fault for using 40 year old equipment without fixing or modernizing them
@@palatialslumlord4938 Sure is. Good luck fighting with them over the repair bills.
The station should be checking for water in there fuel every morning and before every fuel delivery
Ideally before and after to discover if they delivered the amount they said and for more water.
The gas station insurance should cover that.
Someone ignored the Water Alarm on the Veeder Root,good goin!
If that’s a popular gas station then people need to price research more 🤣
Umm, they putting water in it to stretch it.
EXACTLY
BP has a fuel guarantee. Fuel up there always and keep your receipts.
Water was in my gas I got from a Chevron in my area. It wasn't until I filled up at BP that the problem got resolved.
Indian gas scam
ANYTHING WITH THEM IS A SCAM N SCU$
Indians.😢
They adding a bit of water. But overdid it.😂
@@NkNk-vg8fcthe guy there at gas store is a young indian. He doesnt look trustworthy.
Jeeeeesus lol
Repair?
Those engines are terminally ill.
😆😄🤣
Can you do a segment on what actions consumers should/can take if this happens?
What to ask for from the station?
How to work through this with the gas station, your auto insurance, and any public officials that can help?
0:57 what a responsible young man, commuting from Florida all the way to Queens for work 😉 at least he’s saving on insurance lol
😂😂😂
I will never use this station again. It may be convenient for drivers on the GCP but going the extra distance to another station is worth it.
gas station did this in my neighborhood. He was dumping Benzene and water in all the tanks. He got caught by a customer and reported.
The Gas station/Supplier should be 100% liable. It’s their job to constantly check for contamination and fuel economy. Probably had been going on for a while and just now, had gotten worse.
That's so sad💔
Nah this has been happening nationwide without storms… they knew😅
Well the gas station needs to pay for it
Wow damaged cars? I wrenched for a long time, drained more than one fuel system for water contaminated fuel, no damage once drained, topped off with clean fuel. I would really like to know what has changed that it damaged spark fuel pumps, injectors and plugs, sounds like the shops are grifting to ensure they get their cut
Atleast provide everyone the correct address of the gas station
How does water get into the underground gas tank did they leave the thing open?
Driver must remove and replace caps during delivery. If a station employee measures the tank morning or afternoon same deal. Drivers also have to make sure dropping right product in each tank
It happens. There's a gas station close to where I live that floods whenever there's a heavy rain. The water sits directly on top of the storage tanks for days until it runs off.
Happened to me once. Always keep your receipts and go back to talk to a manager.
The owner eventually got back to me, with a check for my repairs.
Water in the tank does not cause damage to injectors or fuel pump or spark plugs , Just drain the system and refill with gas , those mechanics are thieves , I'm a mechanic with 40 years of experience.
Thought the same to myself
I got the same problem with contaminated gasoline after filling up at a gasoline station. After 10mins leaving the station, check engine light blinking, my car couldn’t accelerate over 30mph, and shaking horribly. I took my car to Honda dealership; they quoted me the same services, changing fuel pump, 4 spark plugs, and new fuel injector with total labor and tax came out 4.400$. Even though, I knew they would rip me off with that silly price. However, I had no choice but let them fix it. (Because my car had been in several shops without knowing what was the real problem)
Fortunately, I could make a claim with Shell company and had them open an investigation for that. Eventually, last week I got all the reimbursement back from the gas station’s insurance. Hopefully, all the car owners in this video would have their reimbursements back from the gas station’s insurance companies. They are responsible for that.
Nothing will happen to Patel and any fines will go to the government.
Anyone stopping at that gas station has other issues besides car issues. That gas station is the most expensive I've seen in Queens.
I’ve been there a few times! Wow i usually don’t use them because they cost more than the regular gas stations.
What would have happened to the charging stations during a storm? Water & electric don't do well together....a short in the wiring & NO VEHICLE! 👋
They have a giant version of the GFCI outlets found in your home. The real power will not flow until all the safety and other handshakes have passed.
OTOH the connectors are built different than the plug on your toaster. They do resist arcing jut like the insulators on a power pole. There are a tome of CZcams vids of folk charging in bad weather. The bigger prob is the A**holes that are vandalizing the chargers.
EV charging stations are vastly uncovered and exposed to the elements. The charger itself is stored in the unit and even when plugging in a wet charger there is no issue with charging. Stop using this video on GAS cars as a way to create false narratives and spread misinformation about EVs.
Hard to believe the spark plugs were damaged. Worst case scenario is you take them out? You blow them off with air hit them with a little bit of carburetor spray and put them right back in. But definitely the fuel lines and gas tank have to be drained. Personally, I think the fuel pump was on its way out the door. Because getting it wet with water or water going into, it should not have damaged it whatsoever.
Don’t have to worry about this with an EV.
Still have to find a place to charge it
@@nicholasthompson7690 ever heard of tesla? No more difficult than finding a gas station. Well for some.
Don't be surprised if the gas station has an "electrical fire" because they didn't want to help the people they hurt.
They got good money for bad gas and it's their response to make sure what they are selling is a quality product. Seriously...Why is that so hard to understand?
The gas station doesn't have to get back to you. They will DEFINITELY be covering the damages, because their gas was the issue.
I never fill up gas at any on these on parkway or highway gas stations, because they’re always extreme;y over priced. Now I’m glad I never did due to this issue.
The also means gas in that tank is leaking out to the soil and groundwater.
Many factors could be the issue. From contaminated fuel at the loading terminal, heavy rain and station gas tank delivery caps not sealed properly, heavy rain seeping through dome lids on top of trailer. All not done maliciously, iust not taking proper precautions if a heavy rain was involved.
That happend to me once
Call those lawyers. Easy payout.
Don't those dispensing machines have sensors? Surprising.
Of course this comes out after the one time I used this gas station during my commute
Everyone knows - No gas 'till Brooklyn
Pumps gas at reputable companies gas stations.
Pay little more ...
Shell, Chevron. 76.... peace of mind
Sunoco
$3500?! 😮😢
0:36 That is a Lexus GX 470 it has a 20 gallon tank. In Ca. it can take 90 dollars to fill it. I just did at Costco yesterday.
Lexus gx 460 that’s the second to last gen it’s newer the 470 is gone older suv
@@tundrav8georgia Thanks I confused mine with what they have.
Good luck .
that sucks epically
Electric time!
The Jamaican bmw owner can’t skate on the toll water got him
Someone also stole my traffic cone in the middle of the night off the street which actually is an indicator to let people know my vehicle is parked there. Alot of stealing went on last night.
I’m waiting for the city to fix that tired of people holding spots 😂
You're not supposed to do this on city property
Sounds a bit odd. That shouldn’t even happen since there are failsafes to that…….
I hope the Gulf gas station & repair shop owners aren’t related? Good thing Highway Patrol on Grand Central Pkwy went somewhere else.
i always knew that indian owned gas stations have old fuel
Gas station is at fault, they have sensors for that I'm sure they knew
What is funny are those Florida plates.
And a NYS resident 😂
He’s going to work and yet drives a car with Florida license plates? Okay then
but muh gas cars😂
$3,400 repair once i dont have monies for that ,rent got be due onch😢😢😢😢
Overpriced and Bad Gas.........Bad combo
Me driving my ev hahahahaha
This is why you should have full coverage insurance. Your car will get fixed and you won't have to fight the gas station
Not everyone can afford full coverage insurance.
Kelishyane Haya ❤🇦🇲🇺🇸❤
"Atlantis Management".... 💀
SUE SUE SUE
Why does water damage the fuel pump? Isn't it designed to pump liquid?
Water is much heavier than gas. Also corrosion. Running straight water in your cooling stystem will corode your water pump
Get a second opinion from a decent mechanic.
Rich people ICE problems. Get an EV
Here come thr EV owners comments…..
Ev
That’s why I drive an EV. 😂
When he had that deep freeze in Chicago and all those teslas were stuck unable to change and I drive past in my toasty hot gas powered car saying “that’s why I drive a gasser”
@@JDMSwervo2001they didn’t know how to route to chargers and precondition the battery and they also didn’t plan right. Those are dumb people, nothing inherently wrong with EVs
@@rylans.5365 owning a car shouldn’t be a learning curve. That’s just proves that that technically isn’t ready for mass adoption. The only thing that we have to worry about in a gas vehicle is the 12v battery dying there’s no preconditioning of anything or planning
Mother Earth's revenge
🤬🤬🤬 🚗 ❤️ 🫂
BUY EV!!! LOL
How do you not test the fuel? Wow.
Why do I use electric vehicles?
I filled out my Tesla. There had no issues.😂
Thats exactly why I only get gas from Costco.
Sue gas station. $$$$$$$$