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Floyd R. Turbo

(26,547 posts)
Fri Apr 22, 2022, 08:38 AM Apr 2022

Read your warranty people. Ran a diagnostic on my car the other day after the check engine light

illuminated. Turns out the ESIM needs replaced. I’m thinking, “no big deal, I have a lifetime full warranty”. WRONG! The warranty contains a clause requiring me to have a powertrain inspection every five years. Even though the vehicle received the manufactures multipoint inspections during routine maintenance, none were dedicated powertrain inspections.

So, it’s going to cost me over $500.00 to install a $40.00 part because I didn’t read or forgot about the inspection clause.

I did contact Chrysler and was told that they would review my situation but the rep said in all honesty they will likely deny responsibility for the repair.

Live and learn!

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Read your warranty people. Ran a diagnostic on my car the other day after the check engine light (Original Post) Floyd R. Turbo Apr 2022 OP
I don't really trust warrantees Walleye Apr 2022 #1
I feel that way about all insurance. They hire teams of lawyers & experts to craft the exclusion hlthe2b Apr 2022 #4
Yep! Floyd R. Turbo Apr 2022 #6
Most folks don't know "top tier" gas is required by warranty SheltieLover Apr 2022 #2
Thanks! Floyd R. Turbo Apr 2022 #7
I have always assumed that I have no warranty Sherman A1 Apr 2022 #3
🤗 Floyd R. Turbo Apr 2022 #8
DIY: Ptah Apr 2022 #5
A few years ago maybe! Floyd R. Turbo Apr 2022 #9
Yeah, the video starts with the vehicle on a lift and a tire already removed. Ptah Apr 2022 #15
Floyd you can do this. Come on everybody root for Floyd. Hotler Apr 2022 #20
Hold my beer! Floyd R. Turbo Apr 2022 #21
Remember corporate America is on your side. The Jungle 1 Apr 2022 #10
😕 Floyd R. Turbo Apr 2022 #12
My post was sarcasm The Jungle 1 Apr 2022 #18
"Read your warranty"? Sadist. n/t sl8 Apr 2022 #11
😁 Floyd R. Turbo Apr 2022 #13
Did they explain what all is involved in a dedicated powertrain inspection? I'm curious. Hotler Apr 2022 #14
No. Apparently the dealer was obligated to perform the inspection at no cost to the customer. As Floyd R. Turbo Apr 2022 #16
It sounds kinda dubious. Mosby Apr 2022 #22
Seems as though, when Chrysler discontinued the life time warranty in 2018 they also began Floyd R. Turbo Apr 2022 #23
insurance is a scam jcgoldie Apr 2022 #17
Oh no! Say it ain't so! 😨 Floyd R. Turbo Apr 2022 #19

Walleye

(31,027 posts)
1. I don't really trust warrantees
Fri Apr 22, 2022, 08:39 AM
Apr 2022

As Tom Waits said, the large print giveth, and the fine print taketh away. Good luck though I hope you win your case

hlthe2b

(102,283 posts)
4. I feel that way about all insurance. They hire teams of lawyers & experts to craft the exclusion
Fri Apr 22, 2022, 08:56 AM
Apr 2022

language. Even if you hired your own lawyer to review every single policy you have, the odds on any of them being able to second guess the loopholes and minefields put in my the insurer is pretty limited.

I have recently heard that electronic damage from the smoke terminating from wildfires may not be covered by car insurance. I've not yet had time to research the validity of that claim, but I'm starting to get really riled.

SheltieLover

(57,073 posts)
2. Most folks don't know "top tier" gas is required by warranty
Fri Apr 22, 2022, 08:45 AM
Apr 2022

If they can prove (or reasonably allege) damage was caused by low quality fuel.

Here is link to which gas is ok:

https://toptiergas.com/licensed-brands/

Sorry to hear of your situation.

Sherman A1

(38,958 posts)
3. I have always assumed that I have no warranty
Fri Apr 22, 2022, 08:50 AM
Apr 2022

When I drive off the lot. It’s just easier than trying to fight with them.

Hotler

(11,425 posts)
20. Floyd you can do this. Come on everybody root for Floyd.
Fri Apr 22, 2022, 09:11 PM
Apr 2022

Floyd! Floyd! Floyd! Floyd! Floyd! We're your support group.
That plastic inner fender should come right out. Most are held in with plastic push pins. Take a screw drive and pop them up, the stay with the fender. Push them in you put the fender back. Replacing the ESIM unit is like changing out a headlight bulb, twist and turn.

I think you should save $500.00 (fuckers) do it yourself then go out and have a nice dinner.

we're here for ya.

Hotler

(11,425 posts)
14. Did they explain what all is involved in a dedicated powertrain inspection? I'm curious.
Fri Apr 22, 2022, 09:58 AM
Apr 2022

And how much does that cost you. Or do they just raise the car up and take a look, transmission check, driveshaft check, rear differential check, yep, it's all there. That will be $500.00

Floyd R. Turbo

(26,547 posts)
16. No. Apparently the dealer was obligated to perform the inspection at no cost to the customer. As
Fri Apr 22, 2022, 12:25 PM
Apr 2022

I research the issue I’m finding that Chrysler is facing a number of lawsuits relating to the warranty.

Mosby

(16,317 posts)
22. It sounds kinda dubious.
Sat Apr 23, 2022, 10:24 AM
Apr 2022

Warrantees often say you have to service whatever with them or the warrantee is voided, usually thats not true.

Floyd R. Turbo

(26,547 posts)
23. Seems as though, when Chrysler discontinued the life time warranty in 2018 they also began
Sat Apr 23, 2022, 01:48 PM
Apr 2022

refusing to honor existing warranties using the five year inspection clause to do so. 🤬

jcgoldie

(11,631 posts)
17. insurance is a scam
Fri Apr 22, 2022, 12:33 PM
Apr 2022

Car warranties are not written to protect you if your vehicle breaks down, they are there to separate you from your money.

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