Dealer forged my name

[sweep]

I was going through my tractor paperwork the other day and my dealer forged my name on the sheet where he is supposed to go over the tractor features with you and he and you are supposed to sign it when having goneover the checklist and a copy goes to the manufacturer and you get a copy.

My dealer had sent my copy of the page to me several weeks after I bought my tractor but I never looked at it real close. 1. He never went over the tractor features with me when it came in and that was clearly not my signature...not even close



I also went through my Brush Hog manual and the dealer was supposed to do the same thing and we were supposed to sign but my page are blank.


Did your dealer go over the tractor features via checklist with you when it arrived or at the sale?

Would you be ticked off your dealer forged your name or is this a normal practice on these sheets and not that big of a deal??

This happened 6 years ago so it's water under the bridge at this point.

 

[bp fick]

One dealer was better than the other, in my two experiences.

I think the delivery guy is the guy who is supposed to do this, as it is now in the customer's driveway. Going over it at that time has got to be the preferred method of reviewing with the customer the features, operation and safety of the tractor.

Frankly, it got skipped, in your case, but it shouldn't have. Most good dealers would not operate that way. As you say, water under the bridge now.

 

[MoKelly]

Would you be ticked off your dealer forged your name or is this a normal practice on these sheets and not that big of a deal??

This happened 6 years ago so it's water under the bridge at this point.

Yes, I would be upset if anyone forged my signature ... that is not right.

But, after 6 years, I assume you undestand how to operate your tractor. I would just forget about it at this point.

MoKelly

 

[Bird]

I bought two new Kubotas (1995 & 1997) from the same salesman/dealer. The salesman himself delivered them. On the first one, he went over it with me. On the second one, we had spent enough time discussing it at the dealership, that I just signed his form when he delivered the tractor.:laughing:

 

[sweep]

Yes, I would be upset if anyone forged my signature ... that is not right.

But, after 6 years, I assume you undestand how to operate your tractor. I would just forget about it at this point.

MoKelly

I did read the owners manual throughly after receving the tractor and went over the break in procedure etc. and learned quite a bit here on TBN.

BTW my dealer is no longer a dealer for my tractor make.

 

[BethesdaEC]

The delivery guy spent about 2 hours with a light intermittent snow showing me and the wife how to do everything. We demounted the backhoe and loader attached the plow and box blade and then put the loader and backhoe back on. I am sure that if we weren't freezing to death he would have spent another hour.

 

[TripleR]

Both dealers with which I have dealt went over the tractor operations.

 

[hawkeye08]

I bought my Kubota L3130 last year used from dealer. When it was delivered, the delivery guy went over all the features, including taking the loader off and putting it back on. Took as much time as I wanted on each and answered all my questions.

 

[Soundguy]

wow.. none of the tractors i've bought from a dealer were ever explained to me... Well.. actually.. that's only 4 tractors.. the rest were private party sales.. etc. hmm.. I'm feelin left out..

soundguy

 

[hizoot]

My dealer saleswoman....dropped my new JD 2520 off with backhoe. Says "I'm sure you know all about it" and left. I have never owned a tractor...rented,but never have had to change implements,etc. I was peaved! If it wasnt for this website,it would of taken me alot longer to learn this stuff.Especially,the backhoe was difficult to learn and take-off and on.

 

[bigbull338]

lets see when i bought my tractor i never set foot in the dealership or salesmen office.i signed the paperwork an paid for the tractor when it was delivered.the salesmen knew i knew tractors,so he says get on it an go.an thats just what i did.ive bought from the same dealer twice in less than a year an ive yet to go to the dealers.so them signing my name on something that really doesnt matter dont bother me.

 

[Agrantina]

The guy that delivered the tractor went over it completly and even stayed for awhile- while I played around the yard some... I knew he was there to stay when my wife asked him if he wanted something to drink and a chair! He took both!! :laughing:...

 

[LBrown59]

Yes, I would be upset if anyone forged my signature ... that is not right.

One time the gas comany wrote me a 50 dollar check as
a return for a deposi i'd made to them
And forged my signature on it
.
They never sent me the check just cashed it
themselves .
I never did get my 50 dollars back.

 

[Qapla]

The Farmtrac guy delivered the tractor and trailer to my Father-in-law. He backed tractor off the trailer and left.

I guess he assumed that since my FIL has had/used tractors longer then the delivery guy or the dealer was old, there was no reason to stay.

Only one problem - the Farmtrac has a front loader and a back hoe. They are sub-frame and both dismount. The tractor came with a large bag that held the 3-point stuff.

Since none of had ever taken a BH off and installed all the 3-point stuff - we had to figure it out on our own, especially since Farmtrac went under

When we got the Mahindra, the sales guy himself came with the delivery guy. He showed my FIL how everything worked even though this tractor was a 2wd gear tractor for farm work. Nothing he showed my FIL was new to him, but he appreciated the effort the guy showed.

Supposedly, the BH should be able to be removed and remounted in about 15 minutes either way. I can get it off in that time, but I sure wish I had someone to show me how to put it back on. Usually takes me about an hour to get it back on.

 

[not2old]

My dealer saleswoman....dropped my new JD 2520 off with backhoe. Says "I'm sure you know all about it" and left. I have never owned a tractor...rented,but never have had to change implements,etc. I was peaved! If it wasnt for this website,it would of taken me alot longer to learn this stuff.Especially,the backhoe was difficult to learn and take-off and on.

If I got diddled by a salesperson, I'd definitely prefer that it was a woman

 

[banjodunn]

G'day as you stated earlier after 6 yrs it is a bit late but there is NO way he should have forged your signature nor not filled out your brush hog manual. We always show the new owner over their machine and it does not leave til they have signed all the forms and they are happy they know how to operate it. I find even the guys that have been on the land for all their life still get a kick out of buying a new machine and they really appreciate it that you take the time to show them everything their new rig can do. We do also say to them as they leave that if they have a prob then check the book first




Jon

 

[JoeinTX]

I'd never expect anything to get forged. But, six years on? Really?

Do I need a dealer/salesman set-up for a new tractor? No. Would I like a minimum dealer prep official checklist and a few minutes at delivery to eyeball the thing? Yes.


I would take this as learned knowledge. Your dealer (or by extension, their employees) may fudge things so I'd be a little more strict with them in any dealings I had with them. The next time you're looking for a tractor or implement I'd seriously consider someone else.

Funny that I read so many posts on TBN about bad dealer experiences. I don't deal with them very much but when I have it's always been a pretty square deal. I am sorry for those who seem to experience so different....

 

[bigbull338]

you have remember what 1 person says is a bad dealer maybe differant that what some1 else would think of that dealer.i can go in an talk to a dealer or his staff an tell you if i think they are good or bad after i walk out the door.good or bad i usually know 1 person that works there.an i always try to know the owner.