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Originally posted by MFE:

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That said, I am not aware of any website that lists the secret warranties.

So tell me how that crow tastes, you boneheads.

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Getting your money back from an automaker or dealer is easy���?�if you use the hundreds of confidential service bulletins and unreported court decisions found only in the annual Lemon-Aid New and Used Car and Truck guides. Here are the top ten auto problems covered by secret warranties:

GM, Ford, and Chrysler paint delamination���?�Paint turns white and peels. Pictures, plus, the Saskatchewan judgment where a GM owner got $3,000 a decade after buying her car

GM, Ford, Chrysler, and Toyota rotten-egg exhaustâ�?��?�Reprints of â�?��?smoking gunâ�?� bulletins that blame the catalytic converter; replacement is usually covered by the emissions warranty.

GM inaccurate fuel gauges (registers Full when tank is Empty)���?�More secret bulletins where GM admit its error. Problem can be caused by high-sulfur Shell or Texaco fuel, a faulty fuel pump and sensor, or a defective catalytic converter; this repair may also be covered by the emissions warranty.

GM, Saturn, Ford, and Chrysler engine head gaskets���?�Too many service bulletins in the book to count, plus some important court cases that nailed Ford���?�s hide to the wall. This failure can ruin your engine if not fixed in time. Symptoms: overheating, windows fog up, and poor gas mileage

GM and Ford engine intake manifolds���?�Same as above, plus, pictures of the defect.

GM, Ford, and Chrysler automatic transmissions���?�GM���?�s internal bulletins say the problem affects all GM cars and trucks because the company���?�s own tranny design is faulty. GM, Ford, and Chrysler failures usually begin with slow or harsh shifting, slipping, or the tranny stuck in low gear.

Chrysler AC evaporators���?�Use Chrysler���?�s own document as a benchmark; it says repair or replacement should be free up to 7 years.

Ford Windstar front springs���?�We have the proof in Lemon-Aid that Ford will pay for new springs up to 10 years.

GM minivan roof rust���?�According to GM���?�s own service bulletin, 1997-2003 minivans will get a new roof and 10 hours of free labour to fix rust holes

GM diesel engines���?�Owners of 1994-2000 6.5L diesel-equipped trucks will get free fuel pump replacements up to 11 years/193,000 km.

Honda and Toyota engines and transmissionsâ�?��?�Both companies will extend free â�?��?goodwillâ�?� repairs up to 8 years.

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Originally posted by MFE:

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Here, have another couple helpings.

http://www.bankrate.com/brm/news/auto/car-guide/outofwarrnty.asp

http://www.autosafety.org/article.php?did=721&scid=112

http://www.lemonaidcars.com/secret_warranties.htm

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Getting your money back from an automaker or dealer is easy���?�if you use the hundreds of confidential service bulletins and unreported court decisions found only in the annual Lemon-Aid New and Used Car and Truck guides. Here are the top ten auto problems covered by secret warranties:

GM, Ford, and Chrysler paint delamination���?�Paint turns white and peels. Pictures, plus, the Saskatchewan judgment where a GM owner got $3,000 a decade after buying her car

GM, Ford, Chrysler, and Toyota rotten-egg exhaustâ�?��?�Reprints of â�?��?smoking gunâ�?� bulletins that blame the catalytic converter; replacement is usually covered by the emissions warranty.

GM inaccurate fuel gauges (registers Full when tank is Empty)���?�More secret bulletins where GM admit its error. Problem can be caused by high-sulfur Shell or Texaco fuel, a faulty fuel pump and sensor, or a defective catalytic converter; this repair may also be covered by the emissions warranty.

GM, Saturn, Ford, and Chrysler engine head gaskets���?�Too many service bulletins in the book to count, plus some important court cases that nailed Ford���?�s hide to the wall. This failure can ruin your engine if not fixed in time. Symptoms: overheating, windows fog up, and poor gas mileage

GM and Ford engine intake manifolds���?�Same as above, plus, pictures of the defect.

GM, Ford, and Chrysler automatic transmissions���?�GM���?�s internal bulletins say the problem affects all GM cars and trucks because the company���?�s own tranny design is faulty. GM, Ford, and Chrysler failures usually begin with slow or harsh shifting, slipping, or the tranny stuck in low gear.

Chrysler AC evaporators���?�Use Chrysler���?�s own document as a benchmark; it says repair or replacement should be free up to 7 years.

Ford Windstar front springs���?�We have the proof in Lemon-Aid that Ford will pay for new springs up to 10 years.

GM minivan roof rust���?�According to GM���?�s own service bulletin, 1997-2003 minivans will get a new roof and 10 hours of free labour to fix rust holes

GM diesel engines���?�Owners of 1994-2000 6.5L diesel-equipped trucks will get free fuel pump replacements up to 11 years/193,000 km.

Honda and Toyota engines and transmissionsâ�?��?�Both companies will extend free â�?��?goodwillâ�?� repairs up to 8 years.

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Originally posted by MFE:

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Yeah, TSBs that have goodwill, unpublished, non-public, undisclosed warranties behind them. If you chuckleheads would put down the standup routine for 30 seconds you might learn something. And whatever you do, don't quit your day jobs.

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Originally posted by MFE:

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Yeah, TSBs that have goodwill, unpublished, non-public, undisclosed warranties behind them. If you chuckleheads would put down the standup routine for 30 seconds you might learn something. And whatever you do, don't quit your day jobs.

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Originally posted by MFE:

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And whatever you do, don't quit your day jobs.

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i'd say the same for you. condescending know-it-alls have a very limited job market.