Why some people are too stupid to own a car

[5030]

Most of it is because today, people don't bother to read the owners manuals.

 

[2LaneCruzer]

FYI...this is a Tesla

 

[fidowanttobe]

I don't understand how in todays world someone can be so uniformed and yet they spend a hundred hours a week on the internet. Never been easier to find something out and there is usually even a video to help.
Ignorance is bliss I guess as long as they know what kind of puppy the Kardashians just got.

 

[tacticalturnip]

Potentially yes. But it's not always so cut and dry. Plus there is arbitration available if the dealer is being sticky.
I had a honda that threw a timing belt at 53k ruining the engine. Dealer said the manual says to change the belt at 50k so the warranty is void. I walked across the street and traded it in on a Toyota.

The dealer could and should have covered that timing belt; they chose not to, and for that they got to see you buy a Toyota.

You gave them exactly what they asked for.

 

[Jstpssng]

A woman I knew was having brake problems... soft pedal and the kind that make a sound commonly known as "metal on metal." Her boyfriend added brake fluid to the master cylinder and all was good.

 

[lman]

FYI...this is a Tesla

Just drop some gas in the charging port. It could be an explosive experience.

 

[plowhog]

I had a honda that threw a timing belt at 53k ruining the engine. Dealer said the manual says to change the belt at 50k so the warranty is void.

I owned a 2-seat Mercedes 380SL sports car. At 66,000 miles it threw the timing chain. Ruined the engine. No recommendation in the owner's manual about it.

Dealer quoted $7,500. I researched and found the "450" engine used to have a double row timing chain but they changed to single row to save weight when changing it to a 380. After that, lots of reported problems.

It was out of warranty but Mercedes of North America paid half. With urging by me of course.

After repair, I sold it. The other beef was brake jobs. That vehicle recommended a brake job every 10,000 miles. And it was very expensive to do those even if you didn't use the dealer. The brakes were fantastic-- but not "that" fantastic.

 

[jjeff]

Extended warranties sold to some folks are ripoffs also countless vehicles towed from dealerships where warranty was sold, towing the vehicle to less expensive repair facilities because a of extended aftermarket warranty claims were denied. I often wonder if these annoying service reminders I get in emails from car fox or whatever are going to eventually hurt the resale if I don't keep up with updating the account with diy service I perform. A dealership I used for warranty work apparently put me in the websites database.

 

[scootr]

I owned a 2-seat Mercedes 380SL sports car. At 66,000 miles it threw the timing chain. Ruined the engine. No recommendation in the owner's manual about it.

Dealer quoted $7,500. I researched and found the "450" engine used to have a double row timing chain but they changed to single row to save weight when changing it to a 380. After that, lots of reported problems.

It was out of warranty but Mercedes of North America paid half. With urging by me of course.

After repair, I sold it. The other beef was brake jobs. That vehicle recommended a brake job every 10,000 miles. And it was very expensive to do those even if you didn't use the dealer. The brakes were fantastic-- but not "that" fantastic.

My Brother bought my Dads 10 yr old SL-something when Dad got too old to drive a few yrs ago. The retractable roof acted up. He took it in for an estimate. They found a few other things the low mileage MB needed and the estimate was just a bit over $20k
Would love to have a MB but honestly stories like yours and his will keep me away. I have more sense than money

 

[5030]

Most engines today are 'interference' fit, that is, if the timing chain or belt fails, the valves impact the pistons and the motor is junk. Planned obsolence.