Hi everyone. I am here to seek a second opinion. About 4 weeks ago - I was very unfortunate while driving on the freeway and my car overheated. I phoned the Bidvest Warranty emergency services to have the car towed to the nearest dealership so I can have it fixed. The car overheated after I read on the dashboard that I have to check the coolent. I tried to park on the side since the car was losing power. There was a coolant leak underneath the car that we only saw when the car was being towed. When the vehicle was towed - We got to the dealership and it couldn’t start. Bidvest warranty only approved R10,000 to fix the car (Econo Double cover - I wasn’t even aware that they will give out so little I wouldn’t have taken the cover as I paid upfront/advance for 24 months)
The dealership (Bosch Riet River in Verulam Durban) then started with the stripping and I was told that the 2 pistons have melted and the cylinder head seized. Also to mention, they say the head gasket needs to be at least skimmed.
At first the quotation came to R150,000+... I couldn’t believe it and I told them I cannot afford such money since I bought the car for almost the same amount. Now they have called me again and said the engineers said there are some parts that can still be used or fixed and the final quotation would be at least R85,000.
I seriously do not have that kind of money. I guess this is the end of it? Is there a way I can have this fixed at a much better price in and around Durban or I just have to forget that I ever had a car?
Your comments and feedback will be highly appreciated.
I have told them that we can utilize the R10,000 from Bidvest and have my car towed. I honestly have no idea what I will do with it now.
Is buying a second hand engine worth it? And how much could be the costs?
Thank You.
The dealership (Bosch Riet River in Verulam Durban) then started with the stripping and I was told that the 2 pistons have melted and the cylinder head seized. Also to mention, they say the head gasket needs to be at least skimmed.
At first the quotation came to R150,000+... I couldn’t believe it and I told them I cannot afford such money since I bought the car for almost the same amount. Now they have called me again and said the engineers said there are some parts that can still be used or fixed and the final quotation would be at least R85,000.
I seriously do not have that kind of money. I guess this is the end of it? Is there a way I can have this fixed at a much better price in and around Durban or I just have to forget that I ever had a car?
Your comments and feedback will be highly appreciated.
I have told them that we can utilize the R10,000 from Bidvest and have my car towed. I honestly have no idea what I will do with it now.
Is buying a second hand engine worth it? And how much could be the costs?
Thank You.