VTNZ sexism?

[PrincessBandit]

Crikey, you folks are real twats.

If I was a poor bloke working for two tenths of sweet-fuck-all at a VTNZ, I'd probably be doing pretty much exactly the same thing (also any elderly folks or anyone who looked uncertain) after having watched several disasters happen and then having to be the poor schmuck that has to drag the damn car back out.

Well in that case I'm sure you would be a wonderful employee and enforce the rules consistently, including the customers who have a penis.

[PirateJafa]

Btw, we generally only go to VTNZ 'cos it's close but only for the cars. We never get our bikes done there!!! Trust bike mechanics only with the 2wheeled preciouses.

I keep a close enough eye on my bikes that I don't have to wait six months to be told there is a potentially dangerous problem with one of them. But some of the most thorough warrent checks I have seen done on my bikes have been done at VTNZ's (Botany), as opposed to a couple done by some to remain unnamed "bike" mechanics where they've hardly glanced at 'em.

Judge a mechanic/WOFman by how well they do their job - not by the name on the top of the building.

Well in that case I'm sure you would be a wonderful employee and enforce the rules consistently, including the customers who have a penis.

Nah, I'd probably let everyone drive their own car on. I understand that Youtube has a unsatisfiable need for "epic fail" videos.

[Tink]

lol I have to say.. it happens to me too... TAKANINI... me thinks I don't want to do my restricted there... if they are biast against woman.... ! GO PB!

[PrincessBandit]

lol I have to say.. it happens to me too... TAKANINI... me thinks I don't want to do my restricted there... if they are biast against woman.... ! GO PB!

I sat R there and had no trouble whatsoever so don't be concerned on that front Kim. My gripe was specifically regarding the driving of cars into the pit area, not against the centre as a whole. Your riding is fine and you'll be sweet no matter where you sit it!

[McDuck]

When i got my first car (i has gotten my restricted the day before) It was nice little 82 Civic....


I took it in for a wof (didnt have one at the time i used the driving teachers car for the test) and came 25mm from putting the car in the pit, Given the tyres were only 30mm wide it was still close enough for me to (feel it happening) and shit myself. All good now but still dont like driving over the pit Lol

[ajturbo]

hey girls...


HTFU

[Drew]

Didn't read the whole thread, but has anyone suggested that the reason they let blokes drive in is a sympathetic mind to bruising their ego?

Occurs to me that some guys would take not being let to drive in as an implication they aren't up to it.

Pretty weak argument I know, but your gripe should have nothing to do with what gender you are, and to flat out say it was because you're a woman is leaping to a conclusion that has too many variables to decide.

He saw you drive up and didn't fancy your skills?

You're car has scuff marks on the tyres indicative of curb hopping while parking?

He might have, (right or wrongly) had those in mind for example.

[Pussy]

Didn't read the whole thread, but has anyone suggested that the reason they let blokes drive in is a sympathetic mind to bruising their ego?

Occurs to me that some guys would take not being let to drive in as an implication they aren't up to it.

Pretty weak argument I know, but your gripe should have nothing to do with what gender you are, and to flat out say it was because you're a woman is leaping to a conclusion that has too many variables to decide.

He saw you drive up and didn't fancy your skills?

You're car has scuff marks on the tyres indicative of curb hopping while parking?

He might have, (right or wrongly) had those in mind for example.

Or he just could be an arsewipe.....

[Drew]

Or he just could be an arsewipe.....

Yeah, but I do so enjoy being argumentative. If for no other reason than my own amusement.

[MaxB]

There is a point that has not been mentioned maybe?

VTNZs have lanes that you must leave the car/bike in and then you hand over the keys when you pay at the counter.

No member of the public is allowed in the testing area. If they let anyone drive onto the pit they are breaking their own rules. The only exceptions I have seen are for fleet or commercial users. Or professional drivers.

That doesn't excuse any rudeness, poor service etc. The customer is always right etc..

[Mully]

Given the tyres were only 30mm wide

What the hell were you driving with tyres that were 30mm wide? A 10 speed push bike?

[caseye]

Wow, instant experts, just add water and you get sticky SHIT!
For all of those guys who fail to see the plain truth, get a life.
Discrimination happens everywhere and if it's not pointed out soon enough we will all suffer more not less for it.
PB is quite right to ask why?
The answer might not be what she wanted to hear and it's patently wrong ( read their own rules) but at least she is doing something about it.
We can all beg to differ, we can all put forward funny anecdotes and tell her to HTFU but ultimately, everyone of us here know this is a wrong situation and we should all rdie on down there and give em shit for casting naspersitions upon one of our own! Even if it did occur while she was drinving her cage.
I'll tell you where to take the car and the bikes when I see you next PB.

[p.dath]

My local VTNZ does let customers drive in at all. Woman, Venusian, marsian, or otherwise. They always take the car from the "customer" area to the pit area and beyond.

[Fatjim]

I don't think this is sexist. I'm sure they're just as scared of asian drivers asell. They probably shit themselves just thinking about asian women drivers.

[Fatjim]

wow, instant experts, just add water and you get sticky shit!
For all of those guys who fail to see the plain truth, get a life.
Discrimination happens everywhere and if it's not pointed out soon enough we will all suffer more not less for it.
Pb is quite right to ask why?
The answer might not be what she wanted to hear and it's patently wrong ( read their own rules) but at least she is doing something about it.
We can all beg to differ, we can all put forward funny anecdotes and tell her to htfu but ultimately, everyone of us here know this is a wrong situation and we should all rdie on down there and give em shit for casting naspersitions upon one of our own! Even if it did occur while she was drinving her cage.
I'll tell you where to take the car and the bikes when i see you next pb.

htfu .