[darell]

Howdy -<P>Just because I'm bored, and my daugter is asleep, I thought I'd let you know what I've found in my mail box lately.<P>In the past month I've received two packages from VCNA (Western Region). Both were unannounced, and were surprises to me. The first one especially -<P>From the first big box (about a month ago), I pulled out a white polo shirt with a V70 embroidered on the breast in grey (and "Volvo" on the left sleeve). Then, under the shirt, was a mini Leatherman multi-tool with "Volvo" engraved on it. No note, nor any clue why it was sent to me. Nice quality stuff...just don't know why I deserved it. Maybe it was my scathing response to the dealer satisfaction survey?<P>Then just the other day, I get a note from the postman that I have a registered letter from Volvo waiting for me at the Post Office. I trudge on down there thinking some nice stainless steel mugs were on the way, and to my surprise, I find a replacement lug wrench in the package. This is meant to replace the usless, stupid little "bent tube" wrench-like adapter that screws onto the end of the tow eye. The second day I owned the car, I insisted that it be replaced, and was told it was supposed to be replaced during pre-delivery inspection, since they already had a wrench replacement program in place. Anyway, now I have two of the "new" wrenches. Are they sending this to everybody?<P>Anyway, I thought maybe somebody would be interested in the mysterious ways of VCNA.<P>- Darell<P>

 

[Bruce Stanton]

Darell,<P>You must be special. I didn't receive a polo shirt or leatherman multi-tool. Boo Hoo <IMG SRC="http://www.swedespeed.com/ubb/frown.gif"><P>I did however, receive a cool new lug wrench last week. I thought I told you, but apparently I forgot to. I also just received Volvo OEM Load Bars from Brentwood Volvo, but I was expecting those. You were right, they are nice!<P>Bruce<P><p>[This message has been edited by Bruce Stanton (edited 04-26-2001).]

 

[Rob 101]

* 2001 Mini Leatherman multi-tool with "Volvo" engraving Recall *<P>Detroit, MI (SafetyAlerts) - The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has published a recall affecting the 2001 Mini Leatherman multi-tool with "Volvo" engraving. The affected Leathermans have a bolted joint that may have been incorrectly tightened. In the event of use, the multi-tools may become separated from the handle causing pieces to become airborne and increasing the risk of injury and/or death.<P>The affected Leathermans were sent to Volvo owners who have recently filed scathing responses to the dealer satisfaction survey.<P>Dealers will inspect the bolts and tighten to the correct torque if necessary for a very large fee.<P>Owners who have received these defective Leathermans can also send them to either Rob or Bruce or Prepo for disposal. <IMG SRC="http://www.swedespeed.com/ubb/biggrin.gif"><P><BR>PS-<BR>I recieived my new Volvo Socket Wrench Part #9133668 on Monday. Letter was dated April 2001. For those who haven't received it... contact:<BR>Volvo Customer Relations<BR>P.O. Box 914<BR>Rockleigh, NJ 07647<BR>1-800-458-1552 M-F 9am-7pm est<P><BR>

 

[Prepo]

I think you have accepted a bribe - how can you possibly wear the shirt, play with your tool, and complain about Volvo again!!!! I'm just jealous.

 

[darell]

I don't know about the rest of it, but you'll never get me to stop playing with my tool.<P>- Darell

 

[darell]

Now...who didn't see that coming?<P>Raise your hand.<P>- Darell

 

[darell]

Oh, and Rob -<P>Man I miss you when you're not around. Good humor. Thanks for stopping by.<P>- Darell

 

[coastal]

Perhaps they gave you the tool so you can fix your own warranty problems?<BR> <IMG SRC="http://www.swedespeed.com/ubb/wink.gif">

 

[S.R.]

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by darell:<BR><B>Now...who didn't see that coming?<P>Raise your hand.<P>- Darell</B><HR></BLOCKQUOTE><P>Damn, I saw it, but I was to late to intercept! <IMG SRC="http://www.swedespeed.com/ubb/biggrin.gif"><P>-Drew

 

[darell]

OK, I took some pictures of myself wearing my official Volvo uniform at the Northern CA club meeting today. The cap was from test driving a V70 in 1998, the shirt is from my latest package from VCNA. The logo on the shirt didn't come out very well, so I enhanced it below. Turns out this stuff was supposed to be sent to dealerships for the salesmen. How I ended up with it, I'll never know.<P> <IMG SRC="http://darelldd.com/misc/meet/smallshirt.jpg"> <P> <IMG SRC="http://darelldd.com/misc/meet/logo.jpg"> <P>- Darell<p>[This message has been edited by darell (edited 04-30-2001).]

 

[Prepo]

You're looking pretty smug in your pose, Darell. Is that your tool in your right hand or your camera case?

 

[darell]

I like that picture mostly because my face is almost blanked out. <IMG SRC="http://www.swedespeed.com/ubb/smile.gif"> Yup. Too cool for words...that's me.<P>My special tool is ensconsed in the pocket of my shorts, thankyouverymuch.<P>- Darell