Go to Nissan or bite the bullet?

[jaxx]

ive had a few people tell me now that im still under warranty by nissan regarding the paint work. now i aint opening up a big debate on the quality of paint used.....i know it isnt the best. But i have a few rust spots on my roof right at the front (drivers side) and they could be stone chips but they look more like rust spots that have got worse over time. any opinions guys?

its a 57 plate Z

[WhackyWill]

I have a few starting same place on my 06..may be a common problem.

[jaxx]

you recon its a manufacturer thing or will they just turn there back and say its an untreated stone chip

[glrnet]

You won't know if you don't take it in, what have you got to lose

[KyleR]

Paint warranty is 6 years I think, so yes, you're still covered, but, they will say its a stone chip, even though it's on the roof where you are extremely unlikely to get one.

[jaxx]

thought it was longer than 6 years.....im out by a month then

[WhackyWill]

Paint warranty is only 3 years. Perforation from corrosion is 6 years or 12 years depending on the vehicle. So paint is only 3 years. :surrender:

[jaxx]

its corrosion, rust! defo, ill post some pics up soon

[spursmaddave]

Worth a try, nothing to loose.

 

Rust causes corrosion which has caused the paint issue so no problem in my book, the rust pre-dates the paint therefore the 6 year warranty applies

 

 

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[mattross1313]

I am looking into this right now too. Corrosion/perforation cover is 12 years. However if it is intact an untreated stone chip then you are out luck. Which could well be that on the roof - I also have a few of those.

But, if it is rust bubbling or starting to come through from underneath then you might have a chance. I also read they nissan will check your service history as apparently there are stamps for paint checks. No stamps = No warranty work.

 

Let us know how you get on

[WhackyWill]

This is what is said in my warranty.

 

[Vik54]

They will wriggle out of it as it is not "inside to outside" :thumbsdown:

[GMballistic]

If you do find rust from a stone chip or whatever I'd recommend treating it with "Krust" then painting over it with a touch up pen to try and stop it getting worse. http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_191362_langId_-1_categoryId_165594

[taras]

Gear your self up with evidence and pop into Nissan and ask.

 

If all else fails, give us a ring if you want the paint work sorting.

Though stone chips on the roof is very unlikely, we've resprayed quite a few zed roofs which has rusted so I'd say its quite common.