Engine Failure
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Originally Posted by Nick Graves,Oct 27 2006, 01:08 PM
I'd push for a factory engine.
Sorry ive just edited my post - its the car they say there is no obligation to replace.
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Originally Posted by fruity,Oct 27 2006, 01:54 PM
Update........
Just rung the dealer to insist on a replacement car.
They have said that Honda have no legal obligation to replace the car but only to make any necessary repairs / replacement and restore the car to workable condition. They will however put my request to Honda UK and let me know the response.
The dealer has drained the oil and found metal filings so they have now removed the sump and found that the crank shaft bearing casing is shattered.
Should I be approaching Honda UK direct or just leaving the dealer to do this on my behalf initially?
Just rung the dealer to insist on a replacement car.
They have said that Honda have no legal obligation to replace the car but only to make any necessary repairs / replacement and restore the car to workable condition. They will however put my request to Honda UK and let me know the response.
The dealer has drained the oil and found metal filings so they have now removed the sump and found that the crank shaft bearing casing is shattered.
Should I be approaching Honda UK direct or just leaving the dealer to do this on my behalf initially?
Def worth a go if you get a knock back but get your facts/argument together before you call
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Originally Posted by fruity,Oct 27 2006, 04:54 AM
Update........
Just rung the dealer to insist on a replacement car.
They have said that Honda have no legal obligation to replace the car but only to make any necessary repairs / replacement and restore the car to workable condition. They will however put my request to Honda UK and let me know the response.
The dealer has drained the oil and found metal filings so they have now removed the sump and found that the crank shaft bearing casing is shattered.
Should I be approaching Honda UK direct or just leaving the dealer to do this on my behalf initially?
Just rung the dealer to insist on a replacement car.
They have said that Honda have no legal obligation to replace the car but only to make any necessary repairs / replacement and restore the car to workable condition. They will however put my request to Honda UK and let me know the response.
The dealer has drained the oil and found metal filings so they have now removed the sump and found that the crank shaft bearing casing is shattered.
Should I be approaching Honda UK direct or just leaving the dealer to do this on my behalf initially?
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Originally Posted by fruity,Oct 27 2006, 01:54 PM
Should I be approaching Honda UK direct or just leaving the dealer to do this on my behalf initially?
2 parties trying to deal direct with HUK at the same time will just cause confusion.
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Originally Posted by Saxo Boy,Oct 27 2006, 01:42 PM
Reject the car
I did this with my first saxo after a few days when the oil ran dry and she started to knock. The dealer agreed she fired through the oil unreasonably quickly and I got a whole new car. I'm pretty sure they just topped the other one up and sold it again!
I did this with my first saxo after a few days when the oil ran dry and she started to knock. The dealer agreed she fired through the oil unreasonably quickly and I got a whole new car. I'm pretty sure they just topped the other one up and sold it again!
hence name saxo_boy?, id be called panda_boy
That's only marginally better than rent_boy 
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As a s/h car buyer, i've just rejected a Civic Type-R that had had and engine replacement (documented and by HUK) on the recommendations of people on this and other fora.
Too many good cars out there to bother with a vehicle that has an 'imperfect' - though documented - history.
As others have said, I'd push for a replacement vehicle or you may struggle to shift it, come selling time...
Too many good cars out there to bother with a vehicle that has an 'imperfect' - though documented - history.
As others have said, I'd push for a replacement vehicle or you may struggle to shift it, come selling time...