Should Acura have to fix this....
07-25-2003, 09:45 AM
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Should Acura have to fix this....
RUST!!! My car is a 99 w/45k miles on it. The rust is above the front driver wheel. I installed s2k sidemarkers when I first got the car a couple years ago, but I know that that didnt cause it.
07-25-2003, 09:49 AM
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Re: Should Acura have to fix this.... (Pineapple Devil)
It looks like maybe that lip got bent or something and the paint started peeling off and then rusted. Thats what it looked like in the pics at least.
07-25-2003, 09:51 AM
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Re: Should Acura have to fix this.... (Honda Hick)
hate to say it but they'll cop out b/c you put the sidemarkers on there, whether that's what caused it or not, they'll say that's what did it. no harm in tryin' though. 
07-25-2003, 09:54 AM
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Re: Should Acura have to fix this.... (IntEGNYC)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by IntEGNYC »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">was that fender ever repaired or repainted in an accident?</TD></TR></TABLE>
never
never
07-25-2003, 09:55 AM
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Re: Should Acura have to fix this.... (Sliminem)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Sliminem »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">hate to say it but they'll cop out b/c you put the sidemarkers on there, whether that's what caused it or not, they'll say that's what did it. no harm in tryin' though. </TD></TR></TABLE>
give me a good comeback to say to them if they say that. I know plenty of other friends that have sidemarkers that do not have rust
</TD></TR></TABLE>give me a good comeback to say to them if they say that. I know plenty of other friends that have sidemarkers that do not have rust
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Re: Should Acura have to fix this.... (Pineapple Devil)
Take out the sidemarkers and put the stock ones back in.......then after they fix it put the sk2 markers back in.
07-25-2003, 10:04 AM
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Re: Should Acura have to fix this.... (patdemps)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by patdemps »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Take out the sidemarkers and put the stock ones back in.......then after they fix it put the sk2 markers back in. </TD></TR></TABLE>
they are oem fenders that do not have stock sidemarkers
they are oem fenders that do not have stock sidemarkers
07-25-2003, 11:02 AM
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Re: Should Acura have to fix this.... (Pineapple Devil)
I know this is a really crazy idea, but...
Why don't you just take it to your dealer and ask them about it?
Why don't you just take it to your dealer and ask them about it?
07-25-2003, 11:14 AM
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Re: Should Acura have to fix this.... (Pineapple Devil)
Research the magnussen-moss warranty act first. This is the "Lemon-Law".
If you want to know if acura WILL fix it, read the warranty info in your glove box. . .
If you want to know if acura WILL fix it, read the warranty info in your glove box. . .
07-25-2003, 11:18 AM
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Re: Should Acura have to fix this.... (Sliminem)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Sliminem »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">hate to say it but they'll cop out b/c you put the sidemarkers on there, whether that's what caused it or not, they'll say that's what did it. no harm in tryin' though. </TD></TR></TABLE>
I hate to say it as well, but in all my years of owning hondas,they are notorious for coppng out on **** like this. Especially since you put in sidemarkers. Copped out on replacing worn seat belts. Copped out on
an oil leak from the day I bought the car NEW, Copped out on timing belt
that let go at 58,000. miles. Said it was the oil leak, which was "my fault".
You can try, though. My friend got a new clutch and the labor out of honda
after screaming to everyone for days and writing letters.
</TD></TR></TABLE>I hate to say it as well, but in all my years of owning hondas,they are notorious for coppng out on **** like this. Especially since you put in sidemarkers. Copped out on replacing worn seat belts. Copped out on
an oil leak from the day I bought the car NEW, Copped out on timing belt
that let go at 58,000. miles. Said it was the oil leak, which was "my fault".
You can try, though. My friend got a new clutch and the labor out of honda
after screaming to everyone for days and writing letters.
07-25-2003, 12:13 PM
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Re: Should Acura have to fix this.... (4crx4me)
dude u will NOT get that thing taken care at acura.. for a simple fact that its not a motor problem..
ur fender is exposed to heat, rain, dust.. and much much more.. u must have got a small chip and u didnt notice and then rain and dust got in it and it rusted.. so sorry man.. dont even try they wont do anythign and wont take responsibility and plus ur car is 4 yrs old.. its not 4 weeks old pal.. so paint and all that they dont care.. motor they might consider if its a resonable thing.. but body naw naw naw sorry .. but get it fixed if u really care..
ur fender is exposed to heat, rain, dust.. and much much more.. u must have got a small chip and u didnt notice and then rain and dust got in it and it rusted.. so sorry man.. dont even try they wont do anythign and wont take responsibility and plus ur car is 4 yrs old.. its not 4 weeks old pal.. so paint and all that they dont care.. motor they might consider if its a resonable thing.. but body naw naw naw sorry .. but get it fixed if u really care..
07-25-2003, 12:56 PM
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Re: Should Acura have to fix this.... (integraver)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by integraver »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">dude..and all that</TD></TR></TABLE>
A very speculative, non-insightful post. Something like "Your warranty from Acura should cover the metallic body panels from rust and non-impact caused imperfections such as rust, paint peeling, and warping for the full length of 1 year from the time of original purchase." would have been more constructive.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by integraver »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">for a simple fact that its not a motor problem..</TD></TR></TABLE>
Consult your vehicle warranty and look at the section labelled "Body".
A very speculative, non-insightful post. Something like "Your warranty from Acura should cover the metallic body panels from rust and non-impact caused imperfections such as rust, paint peeling, and warping for the full length of 1 year from the time of original purchase." would have been more constructive.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by integraver »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">for a simple fact that its not a motor problem..</TD></TR></TABLE>
Consult your vehicle warranty and look at the section labelled "Body".
07-25-2003, 01:11 PM
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Re: Should Acura have to fix this.... (WOTTEG)
they won't fix that... its past the warranty plus if it wasn't they would give you crap about it... if they do fix it i will be EXTREMELY surprised and you should consider yourself a VERY lucky guy!!!
07-25-2003, 01:14 PM
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Re: Should Acura have to fix this.... (Pineapple Devil)
When I bought my Acura, they said the car had a 5 year warranty against rust, you should take it in and ask them.
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I work at a Toyota dealer, Acura might be a little different, but I've noticed that on things like this where I work you will have a very hard time getting them to do it. One of the first things that they will probably say is that it might have been hit by a shopping cart or something a while back...also, there are companies out there that do touch up work on areas like that pretty cheap...good luck tho'...hope you can get them to do it...
07-25-2003, 04:50 PM
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Your car's warranty against body rust is indeed 5 years, unlimited mileage. So take it to your dealer and ask them about it.
Besides, you have absolutely nothing to lose by asking...
07-25-2003, 04:52 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Pineapple Devil »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">nothing has ever been done to it to bend it</TD></TR></TABLE>
How can you be sure, since you're not the original owner?
How can you be sure, since you're not the original owner?
07-25-2003, 06:46 PM
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Re: Should Acura have to fix this.... (nsxtasy)
yes, the body itself should not be corroding. it is covered under the rust warranty.
if they do not for some reason honor it due to an accident or for whatever reason, sand it down and repaint the whole fender(to make it look right) or take to a body shop. i wouldn't pay the dealership twice as much in labor to do the same job with the same materials on a cosmetic item.
and every dealer is different. i've been to GM dealers that were shitty and some that rivaled the mercedes dealerhip i attend. there are usually more than one honda or acura dealership in your town. and whoever was bitching about honda not honoring the problems on their car...if your car leaked oil from day 1...why didn't you have it looked at before you bought the car. the timing belt was not covered under warranty after 50k miles, so they shouldn't be liable. and worn seat belts are covered by a federal mandated law that covers all safety restraint systems. but, i've never seen a seat belt worn-out.
some people need to research thoroughly and go to the source of the manufacture, even if it means bypassing the dealership and going to the regional office.
if they do not for some reason honor it due to an accident or for whatever reason, sand it down and repaint the whole fender(to make it look right) or take to a body shop. i wouldn't pay the dealership twice as much in labor to do the same job with the same materials on a cosmetic item.
and every dealer is different. i've been to GM dealers that were shitty and some that rivaled the mercedes dealerhip i attend. there are usually more than one honda or acura dealership in your town. and whoever was bitching about honda not honoring the problems on their car...if your car leaked oil from day 1...why didn't you have it looked at before you bought the car. the timing belt was not covered under warranty after 50k miles, so they shouldn't be liable. and worn seat belts are covered by a federal mandated law that covers all safety restraint systems. but, i've never seen a seat belt worn-out.
some people need to research thoroughly and go to the source of the manufacture, even if it means bypassing the dealership and going to the regional office.
07-25-2003, 07:42 PM
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Re: Should Acura have to fix this.... (texnteg)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by texnteg »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">yes, the body itself should not be corroding. it is covered under the rust warranty.
if they do not for some reason honor it due to an accident or for whatever reason, sand it down and repaint the whole fender(to make it look right) or take to a body shop. i wouldn't pay the dealership twice as much in labor to do the same job with the same materials on a cosmetic item.
and every dealer is different. i've been to GM dealers that were shitty and some that rivaled the mercedes dealerhip i attend. there are usually more than one honda or acura dealership in your town. and whoever was bitching about honda not honoring the problems on their car...if your car leaked oil from day 1...why didn't you have it looked at before you bought the car. the timing belt was not covered under warranty after 50k miles, so they shouldn't be liable. Ah.................. Ok?........ .....But?.......... Hmmn? .............Nevermind............................ ...................
some people need to research thoroughly and go to the source of the manufacture, even if it means bypassing the dealership and going to the regional office.
Ah what? Huh? Like that wasn't tried?
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if they do not for some reason honor it due to an accident or for whatever reason, sand it down and repaint the whole fender(to make it look right) or take to a body shop. i wouldn't pay the dealership twice as much in labor to do the same job with the same materials on a cosmetic item.
and every dealer is different. i've been to GM dealers that were shitty and some that rivaled the mercedes dealerhip i attend. there are usually more than one honda or acura dealership in your town. and whoever was bitching about honda not honoring the problems on their car...if your car leaked oil from day 1...why didn't you have it looked at before you bought the car. the timing belt was not covered under warranty after 50k miles, so they shouldn't be liable. Ah.................. Ok?........ .....But?.......... Hmmn? .............Nevermind............................ ...................
some people need to research thoroughly and go to the source of the manufacture, even if it means bypassing the dealership and going to the regional office.
Ah what? Huh? Like that wasn't tried? </TD></TR></TABLE>
07-25-2003, 09:04 PM
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Re: Should Acura have to fix this.... (integraver)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by integraver »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">dude u will NOT get that thing taken care at acura.. for a simple fact that its not a motor problem..
ur fender is exposed to heat, rain, dust.. and much much more.. u must have got a small chip and u didnt notice and then rain and dust got in it and it rusted.. so sorry man.. dont even try they wont do anythign and wont take responsibility and plus ur car is 4 yrs old.. its not 4 weeks old pal.. so paint and all that they dont care.. motor they might consider if its a resonable thing.. but body naw naw naw sorry .. but get it fixed if u really care.. </TD></TR></TABLE>
LOL you've got to be kidding me
ur fender is exposed to heat, rain, dust.. and much much more.. u must have got a small chip and u didnt notice and then rain and dust got in it and it rusted.. so sorry man.. dont even try they wont do anythign and wont take responsibility and plus ur car is 4 yrs old.. its not 4 weeks old pal.. so paint and all that they dont care.. motor they might consider if its a resonable thing.. but body naw naw naw sorry .. but get it fixed if u really care..
</TD></TR></TABLE>LOL you've got to be kidding me
07-26-2003, 04:27 AM
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Re: Should Acura have to fix this.... (integraver)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by integraver »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">dude u will NOT get that thing taken care at acura.. for a simple fact that its not a motor problem..
ur fender is exposed to heat, rain, dust.. and much much more.. u must have got a small chip and u didnt notice and then rain and dust got in it and it rusted.. so sorry man.. dont even try they wont do anythign and wont take responsibility and plus ur car is 4 yrs old.. its not 4 weeks old pal.. so paint and all that they dont care.. motor they might consider if its a resonable thing.. but body naw naw naw sorry .. but get it fixed if u really care.. </TD></TR></TABLE>
I think you have got to be the dumbest person on this board. The car has a 5 year unlimited mileage outerbody rust warranty.
ur fender is exposed to heat, rain, dust.. and much much more.. u must have got a small chip and u didnt notice and then rain and dust got in it and it rusted.. so sorry man.. dont even try they wont do anythign and wont take responsibility and plus ur car is 4 yrs old.. its not 4 weeks old pal.. so paint and all that they dont care.. motor they might consider if its a resonable thing.. but body naw naw naw sorry .. but get it fixed if u really care..
</TD></TR></TABLE>I think you have got to be the dumbest person on this board. The car has a 5 year unlimited mileage outerbody rust warranty.
07-26-2003, 06:35 PM
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Re: Should Acura have to fix this.... (Pineapple Devil)
It looks like your car is lowered. Any chance that your tire hit your fender by bottoming out or making a right turn??? It has happened to me many a times. Have you ever "rolled" your fenders? Just a thought!
07-26-2003, 07:47 PM
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Re: Should Acura have to fix this.... (Pineapple Devil)
That does not look like it will be covered under warranty.
Mainly because it looks like something non-paint related. Factory paint will not flake like that unless acted upon by an outside force.
Mainly because it looks like something non-paint related. Factory paint will not flake like that unless acted upon by an outside force.