Hit a pothole
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Hit a pothole
Question - I hit a pothole and now there Is a metal clicking noise coming from the right rear suspension. I thought maybe I cracked a wheel, but it's not that. Anyways I took to my local dealership and was told whatever it is, it's not covered under warranty. I don't know much about what is and is not covered, but I drive this hwy everyday in my other car and go over the potholes just fine without breaking anything. How can this not be covered under warranty? Thoughts please.
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Most insurance companies will handle this under a collision claim (depending on cost) but you need to determine what a collision claim may do to your premiums. May not be an issue; however, it might make your insurance increase depending on past history with insurance issues/claims.....
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Just curious,...you told them you hit a pothole?.,,,how do you know if the pothole you hit had anything to do with the noise you now hear?,..the noise could have been there all along but you just did not pay attention.
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Yes. I told them I think the pothole did this. But I wasn't sure.
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I'm cautious about making any claims with my insurance and save them for the damages I can't afford to pay out of pocket. Id find out what the problem is and get an estimate for repairs before contacting the insurance co.
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...same thing happened to me, but it was a front tire. ...only
tried one Dealer who also confirmed that it wasn't warranty covered.
Mine also made a metal clicking sound, as the shock mount had
broken. ...bought a replacement from GM parts, and did it
myself (and I'm certainly no mechanic).
tried one Dealer who also confirmed that it wasn't warranty covered.
Mine also made a metal clicking sound, as the shock mount had
broken. ...bought a replacement from GM parts, and did it
myself (and I'm certainly no mechanic).
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Question - I hit a pothole and now there Is a metal clicking noise coming from the right rear suspension. I thought maybe I cracked a wheel, but it's not that. Anyways I took to my local dealership and was told whatever it is, it's not covered under warranty. I don't know much about what is and is not covered, but I drive this hwy everyday in my other car and go over the potholes just fine without breaking anything. How can this not be covered under warranty? Thoughts please.
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