Troubleshooting
Racer
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From: Gulf Coast AL
If I’m thinking of the same thread as you... I believe their problem after months of having their car torn apart ended up being a short in the wiring for the auto dimming rear view mirror.
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8th Gear
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Not that I'm aware of. My wife and daughter were in it and it has happened to the technician working on it finally. He has a "data recorder" on it to check the codes when it happens again. It is automatic with no mods. 4000 miles on the car.
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8th Gear
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BTW if your profile were filled out other members in same state who've ben through LL w/could offer their experience.
There've been a few in all states.
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Racer
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Now, are you done?
Last edited by Audacious Nick; Apr 26, 2020 at 02:16 PM.
Melting Slicks
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Lemon Laws are cool. You still have to get it diagnosed and usually have to let them fail three or four times. Then you get to go through the process which is just an absolute hoot!
Racer
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Either way, not $10,000 and better than having to deal with a broken car with a terrible service history that may forever be broken.
Melting Slicks
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The full Lemon Law process does take some time, but it's better than your car sitting for months and months. Also, some dealerships will bail before they have to deal with a Lemon Law claim.
Either way, not $10,000 and better than having to deal with a broken car with a terrible service history that may forever be broken.
Either way, not $10,000 and better than having to deal with a broken car with a terrible service history that may forever be broken.
The $10,000 statement was in reference to the cost of the manufacturers simply giving people a new car when they complain and don't want to go through the warranty process as you alluded to. GM actually did an experiment with a very limited number of Cadillac dealers, many years ago, to determine what the cost would be to give the customer anything they asked for to satisfy them. The people involved that I spoke with were convinced the price of the vehicle would have to be raised a minimum of 25% to cover the cost.
Racer
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Just to add some actual experience here, dealers are not involved in Lemon Law cases other than to supply any paperwork needed. The manufacturer is the party involved, pay any legal fees, pay for any settlement, and are responsible to dispose of the vehicle. As a result, dealerships are not going to "bail" and are not the adversary.
The $10,000 statement was in reference to the cost of the manufacturers simply giving people a new car when they complain and don't want to go through the warranty process as you alluded to. GM actually did an experiment with a very limited number of Cadillac dealers, many years ago, to determine what the cost would be to give the customer anything they asked for to satisfy them. The people involved that I spoke with were convinced the price of the vehicle would have to be raised a minimum of 25% to cover the cost.
The $10,000 statement was in reference to the cost of the manufacturers simply giving people a new car when they complain and don't want to go through the warranty process as you alluded to. GM actually did an experiment with a very limited number of Cadillac dealers, many years ago, to determine what the cost would be to give the customer anything they asked for to satisfy them. The people involved that I spoke with were convinced the price of the vehicle would have to be raised a minimum of 25% to cover the cost.
Personally, I'd have dropped off all the keys and the paperwork and made them take the car back in full, then repurchased a new one. Raise enough of a stink and they'll usually do it.
Last edited by Audacious Nick; Apr 26, 2020 at 04:55 PM.