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Old May 23, 2008 | 09:53 AM
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I know in the past there have been issues with Honda Warranty and not covering the #4 cylinder blown issue.

I am currently working my way up Honda Care's Chain of Command trying to get them to cover the repair under warranty..

Did anyone successfully get Honda Care to change their mind after denial of warranty, and if so what did it take.

If you had to get a lawyer, can I get that lawyers information who helped you, so I can get them to help me too?

Thanks for any and all help.
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Old May 23, 2008 | 10:41 AM
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Originally Posted by Rasetsu99,May 23 2008, 09:53 AM
I know in the past there have been issues with Honda Warranty and not covering the #4 cylinder blown issue.

I am currently working my way up Honda Care's Chain of Command trying to get them to cover the repair under warranty..

Did anyone successfully get Honda Care to change their mind after denial of warranty, and if so what did it take.

If you had to get a lawyer, can I get that lawyers information who helped you, so I can get them to help me too?

Thanks for any and all help.
In order to get an attorney, you need to give him a retainer: typically $10k. How much is your engine block worth? No lawyer is gonna represent you for just a $5k repair. Your best bet is pursue this in small claims court.


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Old May 23, 2008 | 11:13 AM
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Nevermind, I worked it out with Honda, and they are giving me a used engine.
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Old May 23, 2008 | 02:22 PM
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not bad for 2 hours of work. Good job.
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Old May 24, 2008 | 01:39 PM
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Originally Posted by addisonc,May 23 2008, 12:41 PM
In order to get an attorney, you need to give him a retainer: typically $10k. How much is your engine block worth? No lawyer is gonna represent you for just a $5k repair. Your best bet is pursue this in small claims court.
This is not true. Attorneys vary in price structures. Retainers can be negotiated. Everything can be negotiated and you can compare shop attorneys. Class action attorneys may charge nothing up front.

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Old May 24, 2008 | 04:02 PM
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LOL, only in the US would the first reaction to a mechanical failure be 'need an attorney'. In Aus we'd say 'need a mechanic'.
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Old May 25, 2008 | 10:49 AM
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Originally Posted by AusS2000,May 24 2008, 04:02 PM
LOL, only in the US would the first reaction to a mechanical failure be 'need an attorney'. In Aus we'd say 'need a mechanic'.
g'date mate! put another shrimp on thy barby! lolz
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Old May 25, 2008 | 02:41 PM
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Originally Posted by AusS2000,May 24 2008, 05:02 PM
LOL, only in the US would the first reaction to a mechanical failure be 'need an attorney'. In Aus we'd say 'need a mechanic'.
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Old May 25, 2008 | 04:35 PM
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Originally Posted by AusS2000,May 24 2008, 07:02 PM
LOL, only in the US would the first reaction to a mechanical failure be 'need an attorney'. In Aus we'd say 'need a mechanic'.
Why is it that every Aussie I meet is smarter than the vast majority of American's I've met?
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Old May 25, 2008 | 05:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Riceboi,May 25 2008, 01:49 PM
g'date mate! put another shrimp on thy barby! lolz
HAHAHAHA, best quote ever thank you dukes of hazzards
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