i recently bought a nissan maxima 1996, great milage...i recently found out that my car has a hole in the block........when i bought it i was told it had 1 month - 1000 miles warranty. i have no clue as to what to do..........this is problem that takes time to get to the point that it is right now..............my car care company told me that there no way that they could not have know only because there was a new radiator installed. can i conclude that wrong information was given to me......
2007-06-02 03:30:30 · 8 answers · asked by kay 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
First, take it into another shop for a second opinion. Women are targets for mechanics to rip off.
If it is truly a hole in the block, you can either fix it, and the mechanics will tell you the cheapest way to do that, or you can sell it as a "mechanic's special" for $200-500, depending on the body. When you buy your next car, bring a mechanic. Even if it's a friend of a friend, he'll be more than happy to help you out.
2007-06-02 03:41:41 · answer #1 · answered by scriptorcarmina 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The 3.5 liter engine almost never has that problem not even leaky head gaskets you said radatior so the engine must of been severly overheated. I think you need a second opinion. Wrecking yard engine would be the way to go in this case. Some Salvaged engines have a 90 day warranty. Caution is in order most 90 day engines won't include the cost of re replacement. So buy the lowest mile engine you can. And have a good auto technician look it over and install it.
2007-06-02 03:40:09 · answer #2 · answered by John Paul 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you are still under warranty take it back, How did you find out about the hole in the block? If you need a used motor try car-parts.com They can link you up with just about all the wreckers. Your motor should run $900-1500 good luck
2007-06-02 03:41:05 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hole in the block??? I doubt it.
Probably a steel freeze plug that has rusted through.
They are replaceable, but tough to get to.
See a good mechanic for an estimate.
2007-06-02 03:35:14 · answer #4 · answered by Mr. KnowItAll 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Still got warranty? take it back....
Otherwise a salvage engine can be bought for 200.- 700.00
Plus install - about another 500+
2007-06-02 03:43:59 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Car care dealers always check the car before selling it to someone. It was entirely their fault because they did not perform this check.
You have full rights to do anything you want, because it is their fault.
2007-06-02 03:36:54 · answer #6 · answered by Car freak 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I would definately fight it. A new or even re-built Maxima engine will run you at the very least $5,000
2007-06-02 03:33:31 · answer #7 · answered by Motorpsycho 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋
maybe there is a new radiator because it needed a radiator
2007-06-02 03:36:57 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋