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Maintenance/Inspection before warranty expires?
Posted: Wed Apr 06, 2011 1:42 pm
by Vibe2009
So I book an appointment today to have the following done:1. 4 wheel alignment2. 4 wheel rotation3. Full brake inspection4. Visual Safety Inspection (Over typical Multi-point inspection at no extra charges)All for $99.99CAD plus tax.All this six months before my warranty expires... am I wasting my money you think? My car currently have 27,000kms on it.
Re: Maintenance/Inspection before warranty expires? (Vibe2009)
Posted: Wed Apr 06, 2011 1:48 pm
by star_deceiver
$99 for an alignment seems about normal... the rest is just conveiniently doable as the wheels are off anyways... Although do you really need an alignment with only 27000km?
Re: Maintenance/Inspection before warranty expires? (star_deceiver)
Posted: Thu Apr 07, 2011 3:31 am
by cq358
Alignment> you only have 45-50% tread left no need.I believe brake service included brake inspection which should cover by warranty, which all you need is complain about break noise.
Re: Maintenance/Inspection before warranty expires? (cq358)
Posted: Thu Apr 07, 2011 8:13 am
by Vibe2009
Visual Safety Inspection? I didn't ask what it is... but seems to be covering more mechanical items... as well, I need a tire rotation...
Re: Maintenance/Inspection before warranty expires? (Vibe2009)
Posted: Thu Apr 07, 2011 10:31 am
by star_deceiver
Visual safety inspection: That's where they look up and say "ehhhhhh, everything looks about normal!"
Re: Maintenance/Inspection before warranty expires? (star_deceiver)
Posted: Thu Apr 07, 2011 1:16 pm
by cq358
So I book an appointment today to have the following done:1. 4 wheel alignment2. 4 wheel rotation3. Full brake inspection4. Visual Safety Inspection (Over typical Multi-point inspection at no extra charges)1. No need , since you might changing tire in 20 000km plus there is no un even wear/ pull at your steering wheel.2. Yes, go for it,3. you should say the following : My wife have good hearing, she said the car makes squeaking noise when stopping, which happened frequently during winter time she claim the car is not safe, and brake pedal feels little bit shimmy when apply the brake, tell the dealer to see if the pads are sticking..they will give you a complementary brake inspection and brake service for free from your 3 yr 36k bumper to bumper warranty. From their diagnostic, they will also indicate how much pad lining remain and listed on your invoice.4. no extra charge, go with that...you only pay for oil change and tire rotation.
Posted: Thu Apr 07, 2011 2:09 pm
by Vibe2009
Ok, that doesn't sound very promising...What can I do to have my car inspected the right way??