Bought a used car for over 10K from a Subaru dealership. When it rains, the back seats get wet, big mystery how (no sun roof). My question though is does the dealer have to fix this, or is it my car now? I had the car for maybe 2-3 weeks before we noticed the water and complained to the dealer. Thanks.
2007-12-02 02:03:27 · 7 answers · asked by mcslain 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Buying & Selling
The dealership would not have to fix it. However, if you approach them nicely and ask for help you may get help. Most people make the mistake of going in and demanding them to fix a problem. The dealership will just tell you how you bought it and you are on your own. Hopefully you didn't beat them up to bad on price so they had enough profit to do you the favor now.
Most likely the seal around the rear window is bad and only needs a little sealer to solve the problem. Make sure you get all the water out of the back so you don't ruin the interior. That is one smell you CAN'T get out of a car.
If the dealership does not help you go to a local automotive glass company for the repair.
2007-12-02 02:23:52 · answer #1 · answered by Jeeves 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Unless the warranty that the dealer gave you includes interior water leaks (and I have never seen a used car warranty that does), you will have to pay for the repair yourself!
Where is the seat getting wet? if it is by a door, or is near the rear window? How much water is getting in? You may need to do some detective work to find the leak!
You need two people for this. Using a pressure washer (or the coin operated do it yourself car wash, spray around the doors and windows, while the other person sits in the back seat and looks for leaks! If it is leaking at a door, the door weatherstripping is the problem. If it is leaking at the rear back glass, you may need to have it resealed!
Good luck
2007-12-02 02:48:37 · answer #2 · answered by fire4511 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Most likely not. Most dealers don't give warranties on used cars and even if they did, a water leak would probably not be covered.
I recommend contacting the dealer and speak to the sales manager. Explain what is going on and see if they can help.
2007-12-02 02:06:59 · answer #3 · answered by wcowell2000 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I wouldn't think it's covered, sorry to say. sounds like a window seal or door seal is worn out or leaking. Window seal you can fix with a little RTV. Door seal you'll have to get at a parts store, or junk yard. Either way there really easy to do, and cheep. Insted of crying about it, just fix it and be happy man.
2007-12-02 02:12:29 · answer #4 · answered by jim h 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
That all depends on the type of warranty you got with the car. No warranty means you are responsible for 100% of the repairs. An aftermarket service contract (extended warranty) means you will pay a deductible "IF" the repairs are covered under the plan. If the car is still under the manufacturers original warranty, you can take it back and have it fixed for free.
2007-12-02 06:03:59 · answer #5 · answered by mccoyblues 7 · 0⤊ 3⤋
they are going to say the topic concerns have been preexisting and that they don't seem to be to blame for subject concerns the motor vehicle had ahead of procuring the coverage. The broker is going to disclaim duty for the maintenance.
2016-11-13 06:15:52 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
bring it back if u didn't no
2007-12-02 02:06:47 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋