Ugh --help-- I hated to hear this.
#1
Ugh --help-- I hated to hear this.
Today, I blew a inch sized hole in my catalyic converter. Along with this 4 of my 02 sensors burned out. Dealer quoted me $1,300 to get this mess fixed.
Well, My question is, does anyone know what kind of warranty is on the catalyic converter? I could have sworn it was 50,000+ miles, but the dealer here is saying its 36,000 miles.
Thanks
Tactics
Well, My question is, does anyone know what kind of warranty is on the catalyic converter? I could have sworn it was 50,000+ miles, but the dealer here is saying its 36,000 miles.
Thanks
Tactics
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Re: Ugh --help-- I hated to hear this.
Originally posted by Tactics
Today, I blew a inch sized hole in my catalyic converter. Along with this 4 of my 02 sensors burned out. Dealer quoted me $1,300 to get this mess fixed.
Well, My question is, does anyone know what kind of warranty is on the catalyic converter? I could have sworn it was 50,000+ miles, but the dealer here is saying its 36,000 miles.
Thanks
Tactics
Today, I blew a inch sized hole in my catalyic converter. Along with this 4 of my 02 sensors burned out. Dealer quoted me $1,300 to get this mess fixed.
Well, My question is, does anyone know what kind of warranty is on the catalyic converter? I could have sworn it was 50,000+ miles, but the dealer here is saying its 36,000 miles.
Thanks
Tactics
#3
Re: Ugh --help-- I hated to hear this.
Originally posted by Tactics
Today, I blew a inch sized hole in my catalyic converter. Along with this 4 of my 02 sensors burned out. Dealer quoted me $1,300 to get this mess fixed.
Well, My question is, does anyone know what kind of warranty is on the catalyic converter? I could have sworn it was 50,000+ miles, but the dealer here is saying its 36,000 miles.
Thanks
Tactics
Today, I blew a inch sized hole in my catalyic converter. Along with this 4 of my 02 sensors burned out. Dealer quoted me $1,300 to get this mess fixed.
Well, My question is, does anyone know what kind of warranty is on the catalyic converter? I could have sworn it was 50,000+ miles, but the dealer here is saying its 36,000 miles.
Thanks
Tactics
If you end up fixing it $1300 is way too much, it costs about $80~$120 for each 02 sensor and you can get an aftermarket cat for like $100~$200 depending on the brand. Also before you change these parts make sure what caused the failure is repaired too.
#4
Update:
After going to the dealer and showing them in the owners manual that it is indeed a 80,000 mile warranty, they then proceed to say that due to the way the heat shield on the outside of the cat looked they couldn't replace it. After my own inspection, I see no visible damage. Why do dealers have to be so damn shady?
Tactics
After going to the dealer and showing them in the owners manual that it is indeed a 80,000 mile warranty, they then proceed to say that due to the way the heat shield on the outside of the cat looked they couldn't replace it. After my own inspection, I see no visible damage. Why do dealers have to be so damn shady?
Tactics
#6
If the dealer is giving you the run around, go to another one (I must be thinking that they won't do the same thing to you to )but you might have better luck getting them to do the job.
I hate dealerships, They can really be a PITA and want to walk all over you if they think they can get away with it.
I hate dealerships, They can really be a PITA and want to walk all over you if they think they can get away with it.
#7
You really have two options, Take your car to a different dealership. Then report that other dealership to Nissan North America, and the BBB. 2, you can write the current dealership a letter, outlining the above course of action, and tell them if they don't fix your car immediatly and free of charge, then you are going to mail out the paperwork, and take your business elsewhere. Ask to speak to the general manager, usually works better. BTW, I did this before, and I got what I wanted...
#8
Originally posted by mtrai760
You really have two options, Take your car to a different dealership. Then report that other dealership to Nissan North America, and the BBB. 2, you can write the current dealership a letter, outlining the above course of action, and tell them if they don't fix your car immediatly and free of charge, then you are going to mail out the paperwork, and take your business elsewhere. Ask to speak to the general manager, usually works better. BTW, I did this before, and I got what I wanted...
You really have two options, Take your car to a different dealership. Then report that other dealership to Nissan North America, and the BBB. 2, you can write the current dealership a letter, outlining the above course of action, and tell them if they don't fix your car immediatly and free of charge, then you are going to mail out the paperwork, and take your business elsewhere. Ask to speak to the general manager, usually works better. BTW, I did this before, and I got what I wanted...
Dave
#9
Originally posted by Tactics
Why do dealers have to be so damn shady?
Why do dealers have to be so damn shady?
#11
Originally posted by imstuckherenow
they sleep really easy, they make lots of money. some of thoes ppl would prob screw their own mom over
they sleep really easy, they make lots of money. some of thoes ppl would prob screw their own mom over
#13
Okay here is the damage report.
Took it down to Midas and they helped me find this rather large hole. I have a fist sized puncture in my pre-catalyic converter(the cat that bolts to the manifold). Along with the pre-cat I did indeed kill 4 02 sensors.
Unfortunately, the guys at Midas told me, they didn't think they had a part carrier for the converter, and would have to order it from the dealer(that i've been having troubles with). I told them thanks but no thanks.
Now, I've heard that the stillen Y-pipe replaces the pre-cat with straight piping. I'm thinking I would come out better to just order a Y-pipe, and the appriopriate sensors than to order a pre-cat from Nissan.
Any suggestions appreciated,
Tactics
Took it down to Midas and they helped me find this rather large hole. I have a fist sized puncture in my pre-catalyic converter(the cat that bolts to the manifold). Along with the pre-cat I did indeed kill 4 02 sensors.
Unfortunately, the guys at Midas told me, they didn't think they had a part carrier for the converter, and would have to order it from the dealer(that i've been having troubles with). I told them thanks but no thanks.
Now, I've heard that the stillen Y-pipe replaces the pre-cat with straight piping. I'm thinking I would come out better to just order a Y-pipe, and the appriopriate sensors than to order a pre-cat from Nissan.
Any suggestions appreciated,
Tactics
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