Do I need to take my car in for a recall?
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Do I need to take my car in for a recall?
i just leased an 06 AT 8 and want to know how I would know whether or not all the recall updates have been completed? The sales guys pretty much don't know their heads from their asses! The sales manager however said that I needed to bring it back in for service before 600 miles. He said they'd check the spark plugs, seals and detail the car for me. Is this standard operating procedure?
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I just got off the phone with the dealership and they told me that it was not a recall check. They told me that it was a normal Quality Control check they do for RX-8's within 600 miles since sometimes those cars sit in the lot for a long time or are moved from one end of the lot to the other.
They said they would change the Sp. Plugs and perform some 'tests'. Anyone else heard of this?
They said they would change the Sp. Plugs and perform some 'tests'. Anyone else heard of this?
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Originally Posted by Eddie13
I just got off the phone with the dealership and they told me that it was not a recall check. They told me that it was a normal Quality Control check they do for RX-8's within 600 miles since sometimes those cars sit in the lot for a long time or are moved from one end of the lot to the other.
They said they would change the Sp. Plugs and perform some 'tests'. Anyone else heard of this?
They said they would change the Sp. Plugs and perform some 'tests'. Anyone else heard of this?
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Originally Posted by Hyperborea
Isn't it against federal law to sell or lease a car with outstanding recalls?
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Originally Posted by 8 Maniac
Well, I'm assuming they do the recall, but on a new engine there wouldnt be any damage and it shouldnt fail the vacuum test I'd assume... So they probably did the reflash and out of courtesy are offering you to take your car in to make sure it's all still fine after a while of driving it... Again, just my guess.
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Originally Posted by Hyperborea
Yeah, but the plugs seem fishy to me. They are supposed to be changed during PDI (pre-delivery inspection that happens after you buy the car and before you take delivery) or during the recall. Doing it at 600 miles isn't standard procedure.
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The Sales manager said they would've done the QC check had I bought it during the week. Since I bought late Saturday afternoon, he said I would have to bring it back in before the car hit 600 miles. He said this is S.O.P. for Rx8's.
It really isn't a big deal since I have to taken it in anyway for them to install my rear spoiler and tints.
It really isn't a big deal since I have to taken it in anyway for them to install my rear spoiler and tints.
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Originally Posted by Hyperborea
Yeah, but the plugs seem fishy to me. They are supposed to be changed during PDI (pre-delivery inspection that happens after you buy the car and before you take delivery) or during the recall. Doing it at 600 miles isn't standard procedure.
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