Chiclayo - Pandilla falsos mecánicos | Warning
Peru
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- Verified:
- 4 months ago
- GPS:
- -6.80038, -79.83034
- Altitude:
- 8.2 masl
- Contributor:
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Vem Conosco
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Something not right?
Description
We were in transit when a van hit its right rear tire on the front left tire of our car. Around the corner a boy crossed the street like a pedestrian and told us that the tire looked like a mess. We followed a little more and 100m later another guy said something similar. It seemed like coincidence so I decided to stop to see what was happening. That guy came up and said that the wheel was off the steering wheel and that it should not go on without checking it. He also said that he was a mechanic and then put his hand behind the wheel and pulled out a rubber band and fastener that protects the steering terminal, both shattered. I was worried, although a little suspicious, I accompanied him to the next corner where another supposedly mechanical type appeared and then another who claimed to be the owner of the spare parts store next door. Then they reported a very expensive budget, I told them I did not want to do it at that time, so I was pressed all three, it was dangerous to keep the car. Having seen a Goodyear representative nearby, he was determined to take the car there. The boys realized that they would not perform the service, so they wanted to collect the "labor", they demanded 50 soles ... well, to summarize, it was all a simulation and the three were involved with that real theater. Goodyear confirmed that nothing was wrong. We were told that in that part there are some groups that come together to do that sort of thing, so stay tuned. P.S. If anyone wants or can translate into English, I appreciate it very much, so we will reach more informed Overlanders.
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No one there today, the town didnt look to nice with a lot of trash, but people on the street were friendly. Felt safe.
Report Check-InNo one around as we drove by yesterday - looked but could not see them
Report Check-InI was all prepared with some good swear words to yell at these scumbags, but alas, no one bothered us today. Probably one of the grossest towns I’ve seen.
Report Check-InThis scam is still continuing! As we entered the city from the north to go to Pimintal (recommended) we had no fewer than 6 different people try to flag us down. We didn't stop, and neither should you.
Report Check-InWe had five of these subhumans trying to tell us our llantas or pneumaticos had something. Even one from a colectivo shouting at us. Of course everything is OK. Just give them the middle finger and they stop. What a dirthole this town. maybe driving around is the best.
Report Check-InWe had an experience as well in this town. A lot of guy and taxi screem at us about a problem on the van, all the same stuff about « las llanteras ». We didn’t stop because of what we read on iOverlander. We stop outside of the city to check the van, in case, and nothing were wrong. So don’t stop your car is fine !
Report Check-Inno sign of such activity for us today though thus town didn’t seem very inviting.
Report Check-InYes. Similar thing was attempted with us. More or less in the center of town around the mercado modelo. We didn't stop, because we had read this earlier. No problems with our tires...
In all Chiclayo didn't feel safe. I suggest doing bank and food and gas in the town just a few miles north.
Estábamos en tránsito cuando una camioneta tocó su llanta trasera derecha en la llanta delantera izquierda de nuestro auto. Al girar la esquina un chico cruzó la calle como un peatón cualquier y nos dijo que la llanta se veía malograda. Seguimos un poco más y 100m adelante otro chico dijo algo parecido. Parecía coincidencia entonces decidí parar para ver lo que sucedía. Ese tipo de acercó y dijo que la rueda estaba fuera del eje de dirección y que no debería seguir sin revisarla. Dijo también que era mecânico y luego puso su mano detrás de la rueda y sacó una gomita y fijador de eses que protegen el terminal de dirección, ambos destrozados. Quedé preocupado, aunque un poco desconfiado, lo acompañé a próxima esquina donde apareció otro tipo supuestamente mecánico y luego otro que se decía dueño de la tienda de repuestos que había al lado. Luego informaron un presupuesto muy caro, les dije que no quería hacerlo en ese momento, así que quedaron presionándome los tres, que era peligroso seguir con el auto.
Cómo había visto un representante Goodyear cerca, estava decidido llevar el auto ahí.
Los chicos se dieron cuenta que no realizarían el servicio, así querían cobrar la"mano de obra", me exigían 50 soles...
bueno, para resumir, era todo una simulación y estaban los tres involucrados con ese verdadero teatro.
En Goodyear confirmamos que nada estaba malogrado. Nos dijeron que en esa parte hay algunos grupos que se juntan para hacer ese tipo de cosa, así que queden atentos.
P.d. caso alguien quiera o pueda traduzir al inglés, lo agradezco muchísimo, así que alcanzaremos más Overlanders informados.
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