SunFan

Thanks ibarra.

Another question. I don't see the amount of the fine on the ticket. How does one know what to pay?

SunFan

I got my first parking ticket in twelve years in SAT on Friday.

I'm confused as to where to pay it. The ticket says at City hall..... but some friends say Oxxo or any Bank.

I would prefer to avoid parking  at the municipal building. Can I really pay at other locations?

TIA

SunFan

The new LCS Reservation Service is great for Snowbirds/Sunbirds and those who are travelling. You can view/book and pay for classes/events/trips from anywhere you have internet access. You no longer have to visit the LCS office to purchase. 

SunFan

Try the new LCS Reservation Service. 

ttps://lcsajijic.givecloud.co/product/202309EVcSD/diana-villamonte-soul-divas

Click on my account and sign in.

SunFan 

I know the Lake Chapala Society has a longstanding program for student aid. I believe they are supporting over 40 students this year.

I don't have contact information but I'm sure there is something on their web site https://lakechapalasociety.com/public/

SnFan

52 minutes ago, Usvetsinmexico said:

Shortened warranties? Those are standard by models.  The one I'm buying has a 10 year on batteries and electric power train from nissan and 5 years on the rest. Dealers can't reduce the manufacturer warranties. 

My new 2020 Mercedes came with a three year warranty, not the four years that's standard NOB. Who's zooming who?

SunFan

34 minutes ago, Usvetsinmexico said:

I'm in the middle of buying a brand new e kicks nissan 586k peso out the door electric gas hybrid. Doing all by myself. Not sure what help is needed on a new car. The dealer does all the registration and plate stuff. And it's easy to get in for maintenance. Used car I can see but what lake area people are asking for used cars makes the USA used car market seem like a deal.  Confused on this business model. But I guess I'm not afraid of doing stuff myself after some research and if needed a very nice driver translator if needed. 

I suspect car dealerships in Mexico have their hands in politicians pockets.

No pricing competition between Dealers. List price.

Sub standard options offered on many models.

Shortened warranties.

Locked in to original Dealer servicing during warranty.

SunFan

Rod sold two new cars to us three years ago and managed the sale of our "trade ins".

Couldn't have been happier with the whole transaction. He was persuasive enough to talk me into a new SUV rather than a used one.

He has a keen sense of customer service. He follows through on the minutest detail.
    
He'll do very well I'm sure.

I do feel badly for Karen and Spencer at S&S,losing such a key employee. They did a fantastic purchase for us 8 years ago. Karen is top notch.

SunFan

Whenever I get into a snit about Mexican business practices my wife always calms me down by reminding me I should be grateful that Mexico will never be competitive for world dominance.

SunFan 

5 hours ago, ACD said:

Much better deals are available at the TelCel office at Centro Laguna. Must apply for them in person.

ACD. Thanks for the heads up. Do you have the name of a recommended plan you could share?

SunFan

And here I was just going to post to ask about Totalplay's reliability after enduring a four day iLox outage. They "lost" Tuesday's work order and will be here Saturday.

Every time I'm about to board a Volaris or Aeromexico flight I think about the competence of Mexico's technicians.

SunFan

I don't know about Weber but I've had my BBQ attached to the house propane tank for 6 years now. I'm using a Napoleon grill.

SunFan

2 hours ago, kam said:

I have a healthy milkweed plant and have had 5 Monarchs "hatched" in the last month. They are a joy to watch.

Thank you. That's wonderful.

SunFan

same

3 hours ago, Willem said:

Today we went to the Centro de Atención in Avenida Patria there they checked all my information (Fabian) who found out that we had payed for a two year contract but we got a contract for one year. Conclusion the vendor José Antonio Limon Morales stole 1950 pesos from me. The contract that l got from him was worthless.

They could also see that this person is not working for ATT anymore.

 

Same story I got on the phone to AT&T. Their agent should never have sold me the plan. But no admission of any responsibility for employing crooks to service their customers.

Seems like a new Narco enterprize.

SunFan

I was told by Telcell you have to have an active AT&T account to enable Telcell to port your number. Catch22.

After AT&T  cancelled my 2 year contract after only 19 months I had to buy one month service for Telcell to port my number. The bastards at AT&T insisted their lowest cost one month prepaid plan was 500 pesos.

Still waiting on a response from PROFECO.

AT&T's staff should at least wear eye patches and have parrots on their shoulder who you know who your really dealing with!

SunFan

I have no experience with accident claims so I was surprised to hear the insurance company dictates where you can get your car repaired.

I continue to be dumbfounded that for a society that values family and society so much, Mexicans continue to allow government and companies to flaunt customer rights and service. Whether it be government services, banking, automotive sales, retail or insurance.

SunFan

48 minutes ago, Kiko said:

Since the rain comes from the East, I remain eyes focused on the Youtube  Monterrey weather girl Janeth Garcia.

 

And you say that with a straight face!

SunFan

I donate 300 pesos for an interior/exterior wash and leave the latest copy of a car magazine which they get a kick out of.

I used to be in and out in twenty minutes to half an hour but with the promotion they're getting I suspect it might take a little longer.

SunFan

1 hour ago, Mijo said:

Working with metalworker to make a security door for my bedroom sliding door but his pics are limited. Does anyone have one that I can look at in person? Thank You. 

Do you mean to secure a sliding door so it can't be moved out of the track or do you want some sort of screen or bars on the slider to prevent entry?

SunFan

3 hours ago, Go Solar said:

Rick, we've been installing 550 watt Tier 1 panels from Risen and ET Solar for over a year now, and have panels up to 660 watts.       

Go Solar

660 watts. Be still my heart.

I have a twelve year old system using 240 watt panels and a 5 kilowatt inverter.

Is there a way I could add newer panels with microinverters to augment or replace some of the older panels and still retain some the existing panels and inverter?

SunFan

I was  there last Friday for an 11:00 AM cita. No one ahead of me. I was out in 20 minutes with my renewal license.

SunFan

11 hours ago, Mostlylost said:

Way to find out is clear cookies, then try to log to the ML website in using incognito mode on the web browser and see what happens.....

 

I cleared my cookies a week ago to fix a problem with my banking app. That may be why I wasn't recognized when I signed in to mercadolibre.

Many thanks for the phone number. I'll give it a try when I get back from my appointment this morning to renew  my drivers license. I hope that goes well.

SunFan

22 minutes ago, Mostlylost said:

https://www.mercadolibre.com.mx/ayuda/chat?flow=AA_ML

 

You might try doing the procedure from the ML app on your cell phone. Cell cameras are better suited for the face picture procedures

 

Thanks Mostlylost but.......

Catch 22

The  website for chat requires me to sign in. That's my problem to begin with. mercado libre tells me my account has expired from lack of use.

I have never used mercado libre on my smartphone so it asks me to enter my email and phone number then it tells me it doesn't recognize either my landline or cell phone number??????

Unbelievable for an online retail website.

SunFan

Went to make another purchase this morning and got a message that my "key has expired" They said I hadn't made a purchase in over three months. Absolutely untrue. I've made three purchase in the last two weeks.

But they would kindly allow me to sign back in if I followed their verification process. First a code sent to my email on record. Then a whatsapp sent to me. Then I had to enter my CURP. Then they wanted me to send a scan of my passport. Finally they wanted to photograph my face using my laptop camera. I couldn't get an acceptable photo after trying 6 times. Said the lighting wasn't acceptable.

I gave up. What the hell is wrong with this outfit? I've been a regular customer for over 8 years.

I can see no way of reaching them. Only a Q&A section. No Chat, no phone number that I can see.

The sad thing is I have 91 of their shares in my portfolio.

Any ideas to offer?

TIA

SunFan

9 hours ago, artsnob said:

I was told they had to order a new machine and it will be out for a couple more weeks, fortunately there are about five working ones in the neighborhood..

Yes, but none that provide me the free withdrawals I enjoy with Scotiabank.

SunFan