Technical I'm somewhat disappointed!

[T14086]

Other manufactures I have worked with work in this manner, for instance if you drive off the forecourt & radio stops working you get a recon unit. Only if the stereo was found to be fault at PDI stage (i.e, before customer recieved the car) would it be changed with a new unit. Engines, gearboxes, ECU's etc were the same.

 

[Zakt]

Other manufactures I have worked with work in this manner, for instance if you drive off the forecourt & radio stops working you get a recon unit. Only if the stereo was found to be fault at PDI stage (i.e, before customer recieved the car) would it be changed with a new unit. Engines, gearboxes, ECU's etc were the same.

You've worked with a some highly dodgy firms in that case! Would you care to name and shame?

 

[T14086]

You've worked with a some highly dodgy firms in that case! Would you care to name and shame?

Mis-quoting again are we! anyway thought you were banned ?

 

[Zakt]

Re: Folks - It Just gets better and better

Who made that decision? Dealer or Fiat? Really unbelievably bad.

Oh, and would all those who poo-poo'd rejection as an option please help themselves to a large slice of humble pie...

Agreed!
I'm pretty sure that the usual suspects on this forum will never admit they're in the wrong, even when it's blindingly obvious to any right-minded person. You wouldn't believe the abuse doled out when I suggested someone sought free consumer advice. Then again, if you've been looking at past threads you possibly would...

 

[T14086]

Re: Folks - It Just gets better and better

Agreed!
I'm pretty sure that the usual suspects on this forum will never admit they're in the wrong, even when it's blindingly obvious to any right-minded person. You wouldn't believe the abuse doled out when I suggested someone sought free consumer advice. Then again, if you've been looking at past threads you possibly would...

Isn't it the CAB's xmas night out tonight...you not invited?

 

[Zakt]

Mis-quoting again are we! anyway thought you were banned ?

I'm not sure about you, but my quote was 100% perfect.
And, as you'll be fully aware, I've never been banned.

 

[Zakt]

Re: Folks - It Just gets better and better

Isn't it the CAB's xmas night out tonight...you not invited?

Note to OP: this is typical of the abuse doled out by fiat employees 'cruising' on this site

 

[T14086]

I'm not sure about you, but my quote was 100% perfect.

None of them were 'dodgy' (how do you know who I have worked for?) so sorry theres no scandal or gossip from me.

And, as you'll be fully aware, I've never been banned.

cant talk about infraction or warnings on open forum

 

[D4nny8oy]

It's very rare for a truely new unit to be supplied unless in exceptional circumstances, for instance- we had a 1.3 diesel engine fail, found that a recon unit had no ETA, and reached an agreement with Fiat to supply a completely new unit instead at the same cost.

The recon units are pretty much just reused casings with all the internals replaced with new parts and built by the same people who are building the new engines/'boxes/EGR's/ECU's/etc. This is why in the event of damage occuring to the casing, Fiat (or any other manufacturer) will not accept the old unit in exchange.

Occasionally mistakes happen, and a part may fail due to a manufacturing or human error, and is as likely to occur in a new unit as it is in a recon one.

Why is it taking so long to get right in this case?... why is another box not here yet?... I don't know- but I'd hazard a guess that the white stuff outside that's delaying little things like letters may also slow down the delivery of something larger like a gearbox.

 

[T14086]

Re: Folks - It Just gets better and better

Note to OP: this is typical of the abuse doled out by fiat employees 'cruising' on this site

lol another mis-quote, I am not, and never have been a Fiat employee.

Please try & get your facts right because you just look petty as usual

p.s I dont 'cruise' this site, I moderate it!

 

[306maxi]

Why is it taking so long to get right in this case?... why is another box not here yet?... I don't know- but I'd hazard a guess that the white stuff outside that's delaying little things like letters may also slow down the delivery of something larger like a gearbox.

Good point. What a rotten spot of luck for the OP.

 

[T14086]

Good point. What a rotten spot of luck for the OP.

It happens, no consolation for O.P. I admit. I had an engine seize after 300 miles but I had alternative transport supplied which softened the aggravation.

 

[D4nny8oy]

Re: Folks - It Just gets better and better

Note to OP: this is typical of the abuse doled out by fiat employees 'cruising' on this site

Heaven forbid a meaningful and balanced debate should occur.


(BTW, like T- have never been an employee of Fiat, and in fact, left my job at a Fiat Dealership to work on Jap performance stuff. )

 

[306maxi]

Re: Folks - It Just gets better and better

(BTW, like T- have never been an employee of Fiat, and in fact, left my job at a Fiat Dealership to work on Jap performance stuff. )

You shouldn't tell the owner of a Subaru that

 

[Zakt]

cant talk about infraction or warnings on open forum

My question remains unanswered - please name the manufacturers who replace faulty parts with reconditioned, as I rather not use them. The tone of your previous comments would seem to indicate you feel this is an acceptable practice and, as such, you should have no qualms in naming them.

 

[D4nny8oy]

Re: Folks - It Just gets better and better

You shouldn't tell the owner of a Subaru that

Mainly Evo's, lol.

Christ I hate doing plugs on Boxer engines!

 

[T14086]

My question remains unanswered - please name the manufacturers who replace faulty parts with reconditioned, as I rather not use them. The tone of your previous comments would seem to indicate you feel this is an acceptable practice and, as such, you should have no qualms in naming them.

Excuse me but dont ever demand anything from me! and stop trying to put words in my mouth.

 

[306maxi]

Re: Folks - It Just gets better and better

Mainly Evo's, lol.

Christ I hate doing plugs on Boxer engines!

fancy rebushing the rear end of a 17 year old car with polybushes? Sorry for the ot talk!

 

[D4nny8oy]

Re: Folks - It Just gets better and better

fancy rebushing the rear end of a 17 year old car with polybushes? Sorry for the ot talk!

Hmmmmmmmm... no.

Polybushes are simple to fit TBH, I was quite surprised- a damn sight easier than pressing-in OEM rubber mounts!

 

[Zakt]

Excuse me but dont ever demand anything from me! and stop trying to put words in my mouth.

I did not demand, I asked you to clarify who these firms are.

I put no words into your mouth - one of your previous posts indicated that some firms, who you have previously been employed by, replace faulty parts with reconditioned parts. I simply asked who these firms were as I would not like to experience this, and can imagine that others may feel the same way.

Can you not oblige please and tell us who these fims are?