Originally Posted by Accord2005NJ
I agree with V6 - just talk to Honda Regional Sales Rep. Qualifying for lemon law (while it varies from state to state) is not that simple. In most states, to qualify car must have an issue that affects its drivebility/safety/etc (not just a dim interior light for example) that dealer tried to fix several times (i.e. 3) but the problem persists.
So, before spending $$$ on lawyers (and I work with them so trust me - they can be expensive) just talk to Honda and tell them that you feel very disappointed that they asked you to pay for a repair on a new car that should not be needed. Tell them it is bad and even unfair business practice and that you as a consumer feel that you were taken advantage of and MAY seek protection under the laws available to you. Tell all this to Honda Regional Rep and tell him that you were told that Honda is a reputable company that takes care of its customers and that before you decide to seek legal remedies and possibly sue you you would like to turn all this mess into an experience with a pleasant conclusion by allowing Honda Regional Rep to rectify the "honest mistake" that deale made.
Ok....
Do you guys know how can I get a hold of the Regional Rep? If I will call corporate and ask them to transfer me and / or ask for the regional rep's phone number, will that do it?
Also, I am planning on writing a letter to the President of American Honda. I've been trying to find out his/her name and work address but couldn't find it. Does anybody know where to look for it?
Regarding that clutch is not covered by the warranty... I do agree. It is a wear and tear part, but it supposed to last a certain amount of time. Like I said earlier, I've been driving stick shift for about 3 years and I never changed my driving habbit. This is the first time I am having this problem. The funny thing is, when I was reading over the documents today (invoice from the dealer) I found this: "... Also flywheel and pressure plate has been overheated. Recommend replace clutch assembly and flywhel and recheck. Replaced clutch master cyl., bleed hydraulics test drive found intermittent clutch chatters and hard shift/noise on shift appears internal problem, defective clutch rec remove trans. and inspect."
They actually said that clutch was defective! Do you guys think that this could be a valid argument why they should pay for the repairs?\
Thanks again!
Regards,
dimaj