How long should car warranty repair take?
Most insurance and warranty companies require a car to be fixed within a certain time frame, usually between 15 and 20 days, with a maximum of 30 days. The average warranty repair takes about 12 days, but the timeframe depends on what needs to be fixed.
What fixes a car that has been sitting?
Before you put the key in the ignition and try to start a car that hasn’t been turned on in years, make sure you:
- Replace the engine oil with fresh, new oil.
- Change out the oil filter for a new one.
- Remove and replace the transmission fluid.
- Install a new battery.
- Flush the radiator and replace coolants.
Should I get my car repaired by the dealer I bought from?
Buy from dealerships with good service departments. Have your car serviced consistently at the same dealer, if you can, and buy from them if they excel. That said, You do not have to have your car repaired by the dealer you bought it from.
What do you do when you have a problem with a dealership?
Here is what you do. Contact the General Manager of the dealership. If you get no where, locate the owner of the dealership. If you can’t work out your problem with the GM or owner, file your complaint with BBB. Then attack them on social media.
Can a car dealership extend a two-day claim to one week?
If your repair was covered under a written warranty, and this was the first time you brought in the vehicle for this type of repair, it would not be unreasonable for the dealership to extend their two-day estimate to one week. But once again, this may vary depending on the facts in your particular situation (and the factors listed above).
What happens if you have problems after your car is serviced?
If you have problems immediately after having your car serviced, it may have been the mechanic’s fault. Examples: transmission problems after transmission servicing or fluid change. ( On any car, check the antifreeze and/or oil a few days after any change.)