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Chat Area => General Discussion Area => Topic started by: Chopsdad on 07 November 2007, 20:54:49
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Mrs C took her car back to Vx today for some warranty work.
It was in 2 weeks ago having new rocker gasket fitted and breather pipe - cos they fill up with shit in less than 6m....anyhoo, I took mechanic out for a ride as the front suspension knocks at low speed too.
Diagnosed as dodgy steering column - having had 2 on my Omega, I disagree, but £500 for nowt is worth having, so all booked in for last week.
Get a phone call 2.15pm - "Can we keep the car until tomorrow....cos we've not ordered the right bits?"
Err..no says I. She's picking it up at 2.30 so you better put it back together. So they did.
Still with me...good!
Get a phone call today from the wife "I'm in a courtesy car cos they've knacked the RADIATOR and need to fit a new one tomorrow" - she's quite upset. :(
It's an Astra Club :'( ;D
She couldn't understand why I was smiling, so I explained ........
We've had breathers cleaned, oil flush, oil & filter changed, new rocker cover gasket, now we get new radiator, coolant change and refil ready for winter.......and it'll be back next week for more warranty work. I love new cars :-*
FYI Its an 05 Meriva :-X
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How exactly did they break the radiator in the course of ordering parts?
Kevin
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How exactly did they break the radiator in the course of ordering parts?
Kevin
Not quite that incompetent Kevin, the much awaited column had arrived and was being fitted - Meriva engine bay is as big as a kitchen sink but I'm still at a loss as to how they did it. :(
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How exactly did they break the radiator in the course of ordering parts?
Kevin
Who've they got using the phone Eddie from Bottom with his unusual dialling technique?
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:)Good deal Mark & i understand Mrs. & the junior Chops need safe reliable wheels but a Mer....meri.........mev.....meva merry xmas....merrydown cider? I can't even say it! [smiley=2vrolijk_08.gif]
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Try rhymes with....Linda Evangalista ;D
And it's not about safety, it's about keeping them out of my Omega :y
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If they carry on at this rate the whole car will be replaced...............bit by bit ;D
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I leaned with my Omega - all parts fitted only covered until expiry of 3 year warranty (Mar08) so I go looking for problems and they fix them for free.
Garage is happy cos they bill Vx and I'm happy cos they bill Vx. :)
Vx should make better cars :P
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If they carry on at this rate the whole car will be replaced...............bit by bit ;D
I think that's what Chopsdad's hoping for.
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If they carry on at this rate the whole car will be replaced...............bit by bit ;D
I was gonna say, should make a nice car when it's finished :)
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I leaned with my Omega - all parts fitted only covered until expiry of 3 year warranty (Mar08) so I go looking for problems and they fix them for free.
Garage is happy cos they bill Vx and I'm happy cos they bill Vx. :)
Vx should make better cars :P
Its not Vx.....its your incompitent dealer.....Vx will find out when they complete the warranty checks on the parts and wont fund the bill to the dealer (which is what happens),
I suspect your Meriva has only one or two small problems but the hap hazard approach to fixing it is what makes it appear wors.
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Steering column is changed from inside the cab so no need to go near the radiator, however......... the (Corsa based) Meriva can suffer from problems with the steering rack which cause it to rattle or knock on poor road surfaces, the fix is to replace the rack under warranty which means lowering the whole front subframe. If you dont take enough care when replacing the subframe then the bottom radiator mounts get broken.
So does your local VX dealer Service Manager know which bit his mechanics are really changing??
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maybe twas just a lie cos they couldnt be bothered to put it back together, only to dismantle again tomorrow