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Be warranty aware - new car buyers and pre delivery aftermarket mods/accessories
Freddie:
--- Quote from: dmax449 on Nov 24, 2017, 05:45:41 PM ---Which brings us back to Martin's original point; make that agreement in writing, and make it watertight.
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And how does the average car buyer do that? Nothing that would stand up in a court of law that’s for sure.
Freddie:
--- Quote from: sdouglas on Nov 24, 2017, 06:35:01 PM ---Freddie, I see your point but park your vehicle in your driveway and a storm comes while you Holliday in the south of France and floods the vehicle to the roof line. Not an accident. Vehicle gets stolen and never seen again. Not an accident. Apparently Nissan owners in the U.K. Have put enormous pressure on because of bent Chassis problems. And yes the dealer has to bear the responsibility and rectify. You would expect aftermarket suspension should be ADR approved as I said in a previous post.
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OK, it is comprehensive insurance which includes accident, fire, flooding and theft :icon_thumleft: Was just trying to keep it simple for this discussion as the chassis has obvously not been stolen nor flooded :laughing7:
My arguement still stands that none of the insurance policy’s event definitions would fit a bent chassis, well at least not under the conditions described in the OP.
xsm:
--- Quote from: Freddie on Nov 24, 2017, 07:48:29 PM ---
--- Quote from: dmax449 on Nov 24, 2017, 05:45:41 PM ---Which brings us back to Martin's original point; make that agreement in writing, and make it watertight.
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And how does the average car buyer do that? Nothing that would stand up in a court of law that’s for sure.
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I'm posting this because many new car buyers use dealers to provide mods/accessories, pre delivery because they are under the impression that they will be covered under their new car warranty. The mods/accessories are often more expensive when purchased this way and the buyer is restricted to brands/businesses that the dealer uses. Many buyers are prepared to accept this just to have it all covered under new car warranty (which in most cases probably isn't).
The point is, that the car buyer has the conversation with the dealer about having any pre delivery aftermarket accessories warranted, and that the warranty includes subsequent vehicle damage. If, in that conversation, the dealer declines to put that warranty in writing, the car buyer can then look at their other options for aftermarket accessories. They may well feel better about dealing direct with an aftermarket supplier of their choice and even also discuss any warranty issues first hand with their own supplier. The new car buyer may even decide not to go ahead with the aftermarket gear and not compromise the warranty.
.......or maybe the dealer will provide an acceptable written warranty. Probably not but at least you know exactly where you stand.
Cheers
Martin
mydmax2:
XSM
I agree, but it just goes to show how unprincipled the dealer networks for any make of vehicle really are. They will fit what you want with no warning or alert about the consequences of what they are happy to fit. As mentioned, they make extra money supplying items from their suppliers who they have “arrangements” with. It all relies on the unjustified trust of the customer who are led to believe the dealer is “ looking after them”.
Most deals are done by the vermin called salespersons. They sell for commission, no other reason.
xsm:
--- Quote from: mydmax2 on Nov 24, 2017, 08:45:00 PM ---XSM
I agree, but it just goes to show how unprincipled the dealer networks for any make of vehicle really are. They will fit what you want with no warning or alert about the consequences of what they are happy to fit. As mentioned, they make extra money supplying items from their suppliers who they have “arrangements” with. It all relies on the unjustified trust of the customer who are led to believe the dealer is “ looking after them”.
Most deals are done by the vermin called salespersons. They sell for commission, no other reason.
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True true. ......and in this case they even tried to sell him and extended warranty. :laughing4:
I worked as a car salesman for a brief period back in the '90's. I was selling lots of cars, I was also selling my soul, wasn't for me. It was grubby then, it's twice as grubby now.
I thought it would be good because I have an interest in cars. Haha, it's got absolutely nothing to do with cars.
The aftermarket accessories business is where it's at. Absolutely booming. Huge numbers of people buying hugely expensive stuff that they don't need and never will need and ads nothing to the value of their depreciating asset - but it looks good.
Rant over.
Cheers
Martin
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