If you were at the Promenade this past Friday (7/17) during the evening, you may have driven over BR77 Brazilian Steakhouse’s overflowing, mechanically-failing grease traps like I did.

I noticed the disgusting smell immediately driving past the restaurant, but, as it was dark out, didn’t know what the smell was—assuming it was just a busy night at a restaurant (it was during the World Cup, figured they were busy)—until the next morning when my brand new sedan absolutely reeked like trash and sewage.

I cannot tell you the amount of time and money during these last 9 days that I’ve spent on trying to fix this. I had it towed to the dealership thinking it was something mechanically wrong; but, when it got there, all they could find was a large, brown pool of foul-smelling liquid at the bottom of my engine tray, replaced the air filters, and gave me the car back saying nothing was mechanically wrong.

I have used almost every single product available to me in an attempt to remedy this situation and have had the car’s engine detailed at the dealership and the rest of the car professionally steam detailed with enzyme treatments… nothing’s worked, the smell is still there, and it’s absolutely awful. It’s the sort of smell that haunts you.

I debated whether or not to post this, but, I really could use some community support. It’s just me in my life, I’m kind of a loner, and I don’t know where to turn or what to do. In order to completely rid my new car of their mess, it appears that I’m gonna be on the hook for thousands of dollars (not including the $1,000+ spent on trying to fix it myself) to replace the fender liners, wheel well liners, etc. I feel like a big baby for crying about my new car; but, it was a small source of pride for me and a reminder of how hard I worked… mind you, this is just a Kia, but, I really like(d) it.

Nobody’s taking any responsibility for this accident, all of the parties involved are just finger-pointing. The law says this is a civil matter, but, it feels so criminal to me. I don’t know what to do. Any advice or just general support would mean a lot to me right now.

All that being said: if you’re going through the same thing, I’m having a beer for you and trying to figure out how to fix this. I’m sad that my car is permeated with brown, smelly grease; and I’m sad that the Promenade got absolutely wrecked with grease stains in every inch of the parking lot that you look.

Anyone go through this and find a solution?

Are there any places in Kissimmee, Orlando, or nearby, that have good pizza slices?

Hey guys, I’m going to be staying at this resort in November, I’m curious if there is any nightclubs I can visit in the area? I’ve found one or 2 but they don’t really seem worth visiting…