Wake up, Dave!
Wow, I've had a bad case of blog neglect. You would think after all this time I would have something profound to say. Or at least something to say! Well sort of...
We all have car repair stories...usually bad experiences...with a few ok ones thrown in for good measure. My latest trouble has been with my wife's car. It was nearing the end of its warranty (60K miles). So at the next oil change I sent a sample of the engine oil away to be analyzed. This is something I do regularly with my car. Before you start calling me all sorts of names, listen to the rest of the story....
The lab usually sends the results via e-mail, but this time they also made a phone call to my house to tell me that...they found anti-freeze in the sample. There were elevated levels of lead in the sample as well (bearing wear). So with only 117 miles left on the warranty we took the car in to be serviced at the local dealership. Were it not for the oil analysis, we would've discovered the problem when the engine finally failed long after the warranty had expired too. Anyway, the dealership fixed the cause of the leak (intake gasket) along with several other problems. It was actually a good experience. They were very good about the whole thing. Then after getting the car back we started to see a low coolant light. Back to the dealership we go....a hose needs to be replaced. Okay, that's done. Now this morning the service engine light comes on. Now what?! I'm not sure yet, but I'm bringing it back this afternoon.
Most people buy or stay away from a particular brand of car because of a good/bad experience from the past. My wife had a Plymouth before this car. It stunk. No more Chrysler products for me. This car is an Olds Alero. Dare I say no more GM cars? I've had three cars in my life so far. The first was a Ford Escort...that lasted 200K miles with no engine troubles. My next car was...another Ford Escort, with a Mazda engine. It lasted well past 180K and was running fine when I traded it in. My current car is a Mazda, with a Ford engine (how ironic)...the jury is still out on this car, but no major troubles yet.....
So now that I'm awake again, I'd like to hear from you....
Had a good/bad experience with a particular car? I'd like to hear about it....
posted by Hothead @ 9:14 AM
4 comments
4 Comments:
hey now. you're blasting my car, but hasn't your brand new POS been in for service one or two or three times? how was it driving to work today? and while i'm at it... if you're so dissatisfied with my car.. i'll trade it in for a Ford...Order me up a Mustang GT convertible. GUESS WHO? ;-)
Not likely. I see a Ford Fusion in your future. :-)
Honda. Can't say enough good things about mine or my wife's.
My first car was a Yugo. After your done laughing, I'll tell you about how reliable it was. Nothing could kill that car!
I love my honda, and my husbands honda as well. I am heading towards 160K and have only started to notice wear and tear other than the norm. Right now I have this really loud, really annoying sound when I use my fan to heat, cool or defrost. Heading to the dealership soon.
The next time we see you - tell me about this oil analyzing place.
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