Will they let me claim

Spudz27 · 14-06-2009, 08:12 PM

I picked up my Camry on Wednesday. I got the 3 yr extended warranty thing. Now it has been back already to have a fog lamp globe replaced, it needs a recall dimmer switch done as it was never done, would have thought they knew that before I took the car, I have to have the centre vent assembly replaced because the vent clips just fall off. Now that they know about and are happy to fix.

I have just had the car on a 1000km drive (was a nice drive and great economy) and noticed the CV joints are noisy (they rattle over bumpy roads) and the handbrake has to be pulled up as far as it will go and still does nothing. The handbrake I expect to be fixed for nothing.

What I am concerned about is whether or not they will do the CV joints. They come under wear and tear items, but as I only picked the car up 4 days ago, I would hope they would fix it. Also shouldn't all of this been done before I took possession of the car.

So will I have dramas trying to get the CV joints done?

On an unrelated note, after my supercheap thread, they gave me my money back with no box or mains charger etc. Very Happy with the service.

Mr Hardware · 14-06-2009, 08:15 PM

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So will I have dramas trying to get the CV joints done?

What does the paraphernalia say? Is it through toyota or a aftermarket mob?

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On an unrelated note, after my supercheap thread, they gave me my money back with no box or mains charger etc. Very Happy with the service.

Yeah, of course.

Iggypoppin' · 14-06-2009, 08:17 PM

They should fix the CV's for you, otherwise it's considered an unroadworthy vehicle isn't it? And they can't sell an unroadworthy vehicle legally. On another note, why are you buying a camry

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bodes-sh · 14-06-2009, 08:18 PM

very good chance you will have to pay for the cv's. if you had noticed it on a test drive then you could dispute it, but if nothing was said until now, you might not have much hope. if you are lucky they may come to the party on either parts or labour, but i wouldn't count on it. the way they will look at it is you could have done anything in the 4 days you have had it to kill the cv joints.

good luck and i hope it all goes well for your sake.

Spudz27 · 14-06-2009, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr Hardware

What does the paraphernalia say? Is it through toyota or a aftermarket mob?
Yeah, of course.

The warranty is through the toyota dealer itself. It is o.k. Thread can be closed. Read through my VPP again and CV joints come under Differential/Drive Axle Assembly and are covered if required.

4Vman · 14-06-2009, 08:22 PM

Is this some kind of karmic thing for not buying a Ford...??!!

Spudz27 · 14-06-2009, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by 4Vman

Is this some kind of karmic thing for not buying a Ford...??!!

Maybe lol. I have thought maybe I should have got the XR6 all weekend lol. Really apart from all these minor inconveniences the car drove really well, although I miss my ED's handling. I could take a bend at 110 when it suggested 80, not in the camry. I still have my ED but, so I am still driving a ford to work lol.

vztrt · 14-06-2009, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by 4Vman

Is this some kind of karmic thing for not buying a Ford...??!!

Must be cause only Fords have problems...we all know that.

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What year Camry you get ED??

4Vman · 14-06-2009, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by vztrt

Must be cause only Fords have problems...we all know that.

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What year Camry you get ED??

Yes.. apparently according to some dills Ford is the only company that has quality or recall issues....

Spudz27 · 14-06-2009, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by vztrt

Must be cause only Fords have problems...we all know that.

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What year Camry you get ED??

03 V6 Sportivo.

Antwon · 14-06-2009, 08:41 PM

Have you put pics of it anywhere?

Spudz27 · 14-06-2009, 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Antwon

Have you put pics of it anywhere?

No I have not even taken any. I figured this was a ford forum, so although I posted I bought the car I thought I would not post any photo's lol. If you want photo's I will get some tomorrow.

XR6_661 · 14-06-2009, 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Antwon

Have you put pics of it anywhere?

Would you

Hope you get it sorted out mate!

Maybe constructivly threaten them about selling an unroadworthy vehicle...I'd imagine they'd be in breach of something in doing so...

GT-E · 14-06-2009, 09:56 PM

How do you know it is the CV joints ?
I have never heard of CV's rattling over rough roads. If they are stuffed, they click on full lock turns.
I would expect the CV's to be covered if they are faulty, how many Km does the car have?

**GasoLane** · 14-06-2009, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by EDfutura25

I picked up my Camry on Wednesday. I got the 3 yr extended warranty thing. Now it has been back already to have a fog lamp globe replaced,

You must have a nice dealer. Globes are not usually covered under any warranty.

Spudz27 · 14-06-2009, 10:47 PM

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Originally Posted by GasOLane

You must have a nice dealer. Globes are not usually covered under any warranty.

I discovered it not working 30mins after leaving and rang straight away, but yes they are pretty good. I also discovered the tabs you use to move the vents to be broken. They could just stick them on but are ordering a whole new assembly.

**TUF_302** · 15-06-2009, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by 4Vman

Is this some kind of karmic thing for not buying a Ford...??!!

If its not, it should be lol!!

Seriously though i think they should replace the CV joints, i mean you had only had it 4 days!

Spudz27 · 16-06-2009, 10:51 PM

Well today I have started wondering if Karma is punishing me for not getting a ford.

There is a rattle in the dash that is in time with the revs, then the passenger seatbelt magically unbolted from the floor WTF, and then to top it off my drivers door decided it liked it better having me in the car, it wouldn't let me out from the inside.

XR Martin · 16-06-2009, 11:35 PM

duaned · 16-06-2009, 11:58 PM

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Originally Posted by TUF_302

Seriously though i think they should replace the CV joints, i mean you had only had it 4 days!

Personally, I don't think they should have to fork out for the CV joints. Did you have the car inspected by an organisation before you decided to purchase? It's very probable the CV joints would have been worn when you test drove the car, so you agreed to buy it as it is. Why do they need to pay? What makes a worn CV joint a roadworthy? If it's leaking grease etc. from a damaged boot I can understand, but what if it isn't? Hope it all works out in your favour though.

Wally · 17-06-2009, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by EDfutura25

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I have just had the car on a 1000km drive (was a nice drive and great economy) and noticed the CV joints are noisy (they rattle over bumpy roads) and the handbrake has to be pulled up as far as it will go and still does nothing. The handbrake I expect to be fixed for nothing.

What I am concerned about is whether or not they will do the CV joints. They come under wear and tear items, but as I only picked the car up 4 days ago, I would hope they would fix it. Also shouldn't all of this been done before I took possession of the car.

So will I have dramas trying to get the CV joints done?

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How do you know it's the CVs and not something else?

RG · 17-06-2009, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by duaned

Personally, I don't think they should have to fork out for the CV joints. Did you have the car inspected by an organisation before you decided to purchase? It's very probable the CV joints would have been worn when you test drove the car, so you agreed to buy it as it is. Why do they need to pay? What makes a worn CV joint a roadworthy? If it's leaking grease etc. from a damaged boot I can understand, but what if it isn't? Hope it all works out in your favour though.

Last I check a worn CV was a roadworthy item and if they are an issue it is only fair that the dealer pays up. Privately buying it would be a different story but since they are a dealer they have a responsibility.

jcxr · 17-06-2009, 10:20 AM

Do CV joints rattle? Never heard of it before. They usually " clack " on tight turns.

RG · 17-06-2009, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by jcxr

Do CV joints rattle? Never heard of it before. They usually " clack " on tight turns.

This is true, loose suspension components are usually the ones that rattle over rough roads.

Wally · 17-06-2009, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by jcxr

Do CV joints rattle? Never heard of it before. They usually " clack " on tight turns.

Yep work on them all the time and the first sign of problems has always been the dreaded clunk. I'd be looking at bushes on droplinks, etc.

jcxr · 17-06-2009, 05:28 PM

Agree that there could be clunking on take off, but rattles? Any way, back on topic......

Spudz27 · 17-06-2009, 09:30 PM

well everything was checked and found to be okay. Apparantly the sportivos are notorius for having noisy front suspension. They will replace the inner door handle and fix the aircon vents on friday. They refuse to fix the tacho because in their words "we won't justify a $900 unit for a noisy tacho" that is fine if it fails at least I can say I brought it to their attention and they refused so it will be done free.

vztrt · 18-06-2009, 01:30 AM

Just make sure anything they don't fix you have in writing that you brought to their attention. So the reciept for the work should have something written on it.

Spudz27 · 18-06-2009, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by vztrt

Just make sure anything they don't fix you have in writing that you brought to their attention. So the reciept for the work should have something written on it.

Yeah, the way things are going in 1 yr, I will probably refinance at lower rate and trade the car while it is still worth 8-9g and go back to falcons.

Spudz27 · 06-07-2009, 10:58 AM

So now it is going back due to transmission clunking when putting into gear and a loose engine mount.

WTF. Is there some sort of return policy I can take advantage of and I will go get a falcon lol.

The loose engine mount has me stumped. I drive this car like an old biddy.