Overheating issues
Melting Slicks
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What was the OP thinking.
Race Director
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From: Wayne Township WI
That something like an overheating condition an go unsolved, these days, is mind boggling.
Keep hammering selling dealer, OP.
Either car works or you want your $ back & they can keep their car.
What I'd do.
G/L, update how this turns out.
Le Mans Master
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It's not clear to me that the dealer has any real obligation here other than to fix the car, but the notion of checking the service history is a good one. In particular if the car was in a bunch of times for similar problems, you've got a pretty good case.
I used to have access to GM Global Connect and it's pretty trivial to check the service history on the car to find out. Any salesperson can do it by VIN.
I used to have access to GM Global Connect and it's pretty trivial to check the service history on the car to find out. Any salesperson can do it by VIN.
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Pro
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From: Mckinney Tx
The point my attorney was making to me is that if they fail to repair the car under warranty then they are in breech of that factory warranty.
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Drifting
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Best bet would be to try Classic Chevy in grapevine. They are one of the top 10 volume corvette dealers in the country. Someone over there might know whats up.
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Melting Slicks
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Was in Z06 forum initially, was moved to C7 General Discussion by a Moderator (I assume). Comment was made to the folks on the Z06 forum that were whining about a lowly stingray guy posting in the Z06 forum. As if Z06's are immune from overheating. (former Z06 owner)
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Yes. A good suggestion. Computer may tell the story, but so will a compression test re head gasket. Not to mention a check of the coolant to see if it has oil/gas in it.
Frankly, I think there is a problem, and not just the car. It's a used car bought at a Fiat/Alfa dealer 3 weeks ago, being serviced by a Chevrolet (?) dealer I presume. Therefore, as a '14, it is possible that the 3/36 is expired.
- Who is supposed to buy it back----Fiat, or GM?
- Who is fixing it now---Fiat dealer or GM?
- What was the warranty that came with the car---many/most used cars get sold as-is---was that the case for this car?
- What does the state (TX) say about used car warranty/serviceability--- Is the selling dealer on the hook for all repairs, replacement of the car, or buyback? from BoostMonkey post, there may be state "issues" with buyback. Just a guess on my part.
Good luck. Keep us posted on how it goes/going.
Frankly, I think there is a problem, and not just the car. It's a used car bought at a Fiat/Alfa dealer 3 weeks ago, being serviced by a Chevrolet (?) dealer I presume. Therefore, as a '14, it is possible that the 3/36 is expired.
- Who is supposed to buy it back----Fiat, or GM?
- Who is fixing it now---Fiat dealer or GM?
- What was the warranty that came with the car---many/most used cars get sold as-is---was that the case for this car?
- What does the state (TX) say about used car warranty/serviceability--- Is the selling dealer on the hook for all repairs, replacement of the car, or buyback? from BoostMonkey post, there may be state "issues" with buyback. Just a guess on my part.
Good luck. Keep us posted on how it goes/going.