The first week I had this car the alternator went bad. Since this happened at night I had it towed to my home and then towed again in the morning to the dealership.
About two or three weeks after that, the CD player stopped working. A week after that the new CD player that was installed broke again, this time making a clicking noise even when there where no keys in the ignition. I had it repaired again and a day later the CD player started having the same problem. As soon as that was fixed all the dash lights went out.
When it rained, the car stalled. My car apparently sucked up so much water that it needs a new engine. Though it was manufactured poorly to begin with, the service department is now saying they won't cover the costs and will leave the $4,000 in repairs up to me.
I have a good looking car, but it is not worth all the hassle that I have gone through in the last three months.
Are you crazy? You have a brand new car with a damage engine and a price tag of $4000 that the dealer don't want to fix. Fight for your rights because Your driving a lemon. It is against the law for a car like that to be sold to someone. Get a lawyer, go to the better business bureau, consumer affairs, or call the Hyundai Corporation and complain. Don't let them push you around.
I agree. Especially in your situation. Put it in under the lemon law. If I were you, I'd do everything the person above said you need to do. You have a legitimate case on your hands. The dealer's reluctance to help makes your case against them & Hyundai stronger. I would definitely fight this if I were you, especially with what new cars cost today.
How is it the manufacturers fault if you got water in the engine? The only way that could happen is if you went through water deep enough for the air intake to suck the water in. That is your fault! It is not possible for water to just get into the engine. Don't blame the car if it was driver error.
I am sorry, but your story just does not feel right. I know cars and can appreciate the small inconveniences
with a radio, lights, alternator, etc. but a bad engine is a bad engine. I just don't know of a manufacturer who would not replace a really bad engine,,, there is something you are leaving out. Check lemon laws, they prevent the outcome you are trying to get us to believe. Changing your own oil and leaving the drain plug off can happen. Putting diesel fuel in a gasser can happen. Putting water in the oil spout can happen. Leaving those caps off and washing your engine can happen. Machines are machines, and can be made too bad tolerances or mis-assembled, but an honest dealer with the kind of warranty Hyundai has??? I really don't think you are stuck with the costs or are not telling the factors as they are. I have no affinity for Hyundai and am not defending them. I just know cars and people.
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