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Howzit guys,

So I bought a 2014 Corsa Essentia with 32400km on the clock 3 weeks ago.

I noted a few things weren't great a few days after taking delivery, I'll list them:
  • Vibration at speeds above 120km/h
  • When applying brakes gently at low speeds, there's a horrendous sound that comes out.
  • Engine's tappets are noisy.
  • The right hand side of the driver's seat feels damp after rain.

How do I approach this situation? The Car now has 34500km on.
Do I force a warranty claim because of the tappets? Am I within my right to request swapping of the vehicle?

Thanks,
Mike
 
KingMikel said:
Howzit guys,

So I bought a 2014 Corsa Essentia with 32400km on the clock 3 weeks ago.

I noted a few things weren't great a few days after taking delivery, I'll list them:
  • Vibration at speeds above 120km/h
  • When applying brakes gently at low speeds, there's a horrendous sound that comes out.
  • Engine's tappets are noisy.
  • The right hand side of the driver's seat feels damp after rain.

How do I approach this situation?
Do I force a warranty claim because of the tappets? Am I within my right to request swapping of the vehicle?

Thanks,
Mike
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Were the issues there when you did the test drive?
 
akescpt said:
how comprehensive was it?
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I drove it for like 10km. None of these issues were there.

-It hadn't rained, so I couldn't feel the seat.
-I didn't drive over 80km/h
-I didn't hear the moaning brakes
-I didn't hear the noisy tappets.
 
Did you get a DEKRA check done before purchase?
 
Splinter said:
And what did they say?

Sounds like car has been in an accident and badly repaired.
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I'm taking the car in today. I inspected the vehicle and the panels are flush, no overspray etc, no accident indicators. I just think the living $%^# was driven out of this car for 31999km .
 
KingMikel said:
I'm taking the car in today. I inspected the vehicle and the panels are flush, no overspray etc, no accident indicators. I just think the living $%^# was driven out of this car for 31999km .
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Must have been extreme driving then - most of those indicators appear to be chassis issues as opposed to an engine being thrashed?
 
Splinter said:
Must have been extreme driving then - most of those indicators appear to be chassis issues as opposed to an engine being thrashed?
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No. Tappets are in the engine.
Brakes moaning and groaning are brakes.
Vibration at high speeds are the rear wheels.

From what I see, the chassis isn't involved here?
 
If the car has a FSH, manufacturer warranty should sort you out ( just confirm with GM )

I also had a recent purchase where I got a coolant leak which later turned out to be a faulty bottle. Replaced free of charge.
 
KingMikel said:
No. Tappets are in the engine.
Brakes moaning and groaning are brakes.
Vibration at high speeds are the rear wheels.

From what I see, the chassis isn't involved here?
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Okay dude...good luck anyway..
 
This car should still be under the factory warranty and being G2 certified means they have to address all those problems without it costing you a cent.

KingMikel said:
I just think the living $%^# was driven out of this car for 31999km .
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I have 2010 Corsa Essentia and I do drive the living $%^# out of it, currently has 51000km on and still drives and feels like new. There is something very fishy about the car you bought.
 
KingMikel said:
Howzit guys,

So I bought a 2014 Corsa Essentia with 32400km on the clock 3 weeks ago.

I noted a few things weren't great a few days after taking delivery, I'll list them:
  • Vibration at speeds above 120km/h
  • When applying brakes gently at low speeds, there's a horrendous sound that comes out.
  • Engine's tappets are noisy.
  • The right hand side of the driver's seat feels damp after rain.

How do I approach this situation? The Car now has 34500km on.
Do I force a warranty claim because of the tappets? Am I within my right to request swapping of the vehicle?

Thanks,
Mike
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Be very very very careful.

Years ago I bought a 200STi Nissan. Engine made a similar sound and dealer said it was the timing chain I should not worry about it. 6 months later 3/4 conrods pushed through the subassembly. Was a bearing failing. I had to replace the engine myself.
 
Pitbull said:
Be very very very careful.

Years ago I bought a 200STi Nissan. Engine made a similar sound and dealer said it was the timing chain I should not worry about it. 6 months later 3/4 conrods pushed through the subassembly. Was a bearing failing. I had to replace the engine myself.
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Those okes will be rekt if that happens to this Xhosa. Not gonna take any kek from them. Already told them I don't want it anymore.
 
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