2018 Stingray - Sick Engine
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Most states now have now expanded their lemon laws to apply to leased vehicles. It makes it easier to turn in a defective vehicle without financial penalty for early termination of your agreement. Check your state since a few may not have made that change yet.
Last edited by Foosh; Apr 17, 2018 at 12:06 AM.
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Sucks that you are having such a serious problem with the car. Good luck getting the car fixed.
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Hopefully this issue get resolved quickly. Generally the loaner cars come from the dealer you purchased your car from as a courtesy of being a customer of theirs. I purchased my c7 locally and they gave me a truck for a week while my car was in for an oil change and the brake rotor tsb that they didn’t have the all parts in stock for at the time. Plus I have purchased several automobiles from them.
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From: Anaheim California
mary.barra@gm.com
My advise, find a consultant. I am in the middle of a negotiation and probable litigation with the insurer.
Our 2105 was wrecked, long story short, it took 135 days to repair. After we got it back, I hired a consultant to produce a diminished value report. It is unbelievable what your (our) rights are and how little we all know about them.
We were sent a check by the insured for 4050.00 for "loss of use." My consultant instructed me to keep the check, don't cash or deposit. He is going to ask for 150.00 daily. He produced data showing it isn't possible to rent a Vette for any less than that. There are no limits to loss of use (in Arizona).
His diminished value report is essentially 30 percent of the retail value of the vehicle.
Point being, don't allow a large corporation bully you into submission.
I provided you Mary Barra's email. I went down that rabbit hole, I was given an "Executive file" or whatever they call it. They were really no help. They did offer up a months payment. I told them we paid cash. I was told, if I offer proof that I bought the car and still own it, they would still make the "value of one payment" in a check. I told them to keep it if thats all they are willing to do for a loyal customer who has been without their car for 135 days. I was then offered 1000.00 certificate for "accessories."
My response was "since I'm not planning on being a Corvette owner any more, keep that as well"
Sour Grapes? Probably...135 days, think about that one.
I cannot imaging NOT using a consultant now. 400.00 FLAT FEE.
To add; He reviewed the repair bill in detail. He discovered that the GM dealer used an aftermarket radiator and a/c condenser. He visually inspected to verify this. They are replacing them both with GM original parts. CONSULTANT!!!
They also did not perform a 4 wheel alignment...CONSULTANT!!!
My advise, find a consultant. I am in the middle of a negotiation and probable litigation with the insurer.
Our 2105 was wrecked, long story short, it took 135 days to repair. After we got it back, I hired a consultant to produce a diminished value report. It is unbelievable what your (our) rights are and how little we all know about them.
We were sent a check by the insured for 4050.00 for "loss of use." My consultant instructed me to keep the check, don't cash or deposit. He is going to ask for 150.00 daily. He produced data showing it isn't possible to rent a Vette for any less than that. There are no limits to loss of use (in Arizona).
His diminished value report is essentially 30 percent of the retail value of the vehicle.
Point being, don't allow a large corporation bully you into submission.
I provided you Mary Barra's email. I went down that rabbit hole, I was given an "Executive file" or whatever they call it. They were really no help. They did offer up a months payment. I told them we paid cash. I was told, if I offer proof that I bought the car and still own it, they would still make the "value of one payment" in a check. I told them to keep it if thats all they are willing to do for a loyal customer who has been without their car for 135 days. I was then offered 1000.00 certificate for "accessories."
My response was "since I'm not planning on being a Corvette owner any more, keep that as well"
Sour Grapes? Probably...135 days, think about that one.
I cannot imaging NOT using a consultant now. 400.00 FLAT FEE.
To add; He reviewed the repair bill in detail. He discovered that the GM dealer used an aftermarket radiator and a/c condenser. He visually inspected to verify this. They are replacing them both with GM original parts. CONSULTANT!!!
They also did not perform a 4 wheel alignment...CONSULTANT!!!
