Paint flaking 06 sonoata

Discussion in 'General Motoring' started by Dr.Colon.Oscopy, Apr 2, 2007.

  1. First real issue with it since purchasing. Rear Seat drivers side
    window. There's a black (painted) vertical metal strip between the
    opening window and the non-moving "opera" window further aft. Was
    getting gas yesterday and thought I saw water on this strip and
    touched it and paint flaked off on almost entire length. No similar
    issues on other verticals yet. Appears to be a quality control issue
    (I beleive I had heard some issues about paint previously). Anybody
    have any feedback??.........Doc
     
    Dr.Colon.Oscopy, Apr 2, 2007
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  2. Dr.Colon.Oscopy

    hyundaitech Guest

    Haven't seen anything like this yet. Visit dealer. "Warranty service,
    please."
     
    hyundaitech, Apr 2, 2007
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  3. Dr.Colon.Oscopy

    Beau Guest

    My friend showed me his new Honda Accord that had some bird droppings on
    the hood. It took the paint right off. The dealer won't help. I told him
    to write to the company. I have a 37 year old truck with bird droppings
    all over it and this never has happened. :)
     
    Beau, Apr 3, 2007
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  4. Yeah, will be going to dealer shortly, and we'll take the warranty out
    for a spin this time. I've had problems before with flying "assatone"
    but not since my first car. Only takes once to learn. We keep the car
    waxed and washed regularly.........Doc
     
    Dr.Colon.Oscopy, Apr 3, 2007
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  5. Dr.Colon.Oscopy

    razz Guest

    Make them fix the problem now. My experience with Hyundai is very negative.
    My door handles peeled, all four. Two months after the paint warranty, which
    is three yrs I believe. there is no 5 year bumper to bumper warranty like
    they claimed when I bought mine in 01( Canada ). I worked in the auto
    industry and explained to Hyundai that there is no primer on the door
    handles, they sprayed them without proper prep. I had this confirmed by our
    painters at the factory I worked in, and by a body shop. In a nut shell they
    said "to bad". Very nasty e-mail went corporate headquarters in Canada, and
    pretty much got the same reply. Went overseas, and basically got same
    response. Needless to say I WON"T BUY ANOTHER FROM THEM. I'm replacing it
    very soon, too bad, they could have and would have got another sale from me,
    but customer service is not their priority.
     
    razz, Apr 3, 2007
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  6. Dr.Colon.Oscopy

    hyundaitech Guest

    Unfortunately, paint doesn't fall under the 5 year/60,000 mile
    bumper-to-bumper umbrella. That's why it's important to read the warranty
    coverages in your manual.

    The paint warranty is 3 years/36,000 miles. Once you're outside that
    Hyundai is no longer obligated to cover paint problems.
     
    hyundaitech, Apr 3, 2007
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  7. Dr.Colon.Oscopy

    razz Guest

    Then that's false advertising. Bumper to bumper means everything, not
    excluding,ands ifs, or buts.
     
    razz, Apr 3, 2007
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  8. Sure, my lawyer can beat up your lawyer. You can bet they've covered their
    asses with an asterisk.

    Note the word "nearly" in the statement below.

    5 YEAR / 60,000 MILES
    NEW VEHICLE LIMITED WARRANTY Covers nearly every new vehicle component

    Then go to
    http://www.hyundaiusa.com/global/warranty/warranty.aspx and click on the
    down arrow and you will see:
    Paint: 3 years/ 36,000 miles
    ..
     
    Edwin Pawlowski, Apr 4, 2007
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  9. Dr.Colon.Oscopy

    razz Guest

    All I'm saying is when I bought my car in 2001, the TV ads stated 5 years
    BUMPER TO BUMPER, 10 years in the states.
     
    razz, Apr 4, 2007
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  10. Dr.Colon.Oscopy

    Pete & Cindy Guest

    then quit yer damn whining and get yerself some sleezy lawyer and put yer
    money where yer mouth is and go for it, or quit yer bitching...
     
    Pete & Cindy, Apr 4, 2007
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  11. Dr.Colon.Oscopy

    Aeschylus Guest

    Not that I'm defending them; but it's just a marketing (which is another
    way of saying "misleading") gimmick. I bet that the commercial you saw had
    a disclaimer of "see your dealer for details" or some such. They always do.

    A.
     
    Aeschylus, Apr 5, 2007
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