jjt Posted April 27, 2014 Share Posted April 27, 2014 On Friday i picked up my car from JT Hughes in Oswestry, having successfully claimed under the bodywork perforation warranty. I noticed a bubble on the bonnet following the winter months, and upon closer inspection the underside was in a poor state! Please excuse the poor iPhone snaps! So about 7 weeks ago I went to the dealer, who originally tried to suggest it was a stone chip but they took pictures and said they would ask Nissan UK for a decision. It took a lot of chasing on my part and they didn't even sent the claim off for 2 weeks, but eventually it was booked in last week. Beaut of a Honda Jazz as a courtesy car Vtec just didn't kick in though yo! Made the Zed feel even quicker when I finally got it back Brand new bonnet painted and fitted: I will get a proper picture when the weather is a bit nicer Only fly in the ointment is that whilst valeting the inside of the car someone managed to knock the power cable for my speed camera detector onto the seat rail, before moving the seat back and forth to hover the carpets So I am expecting a call from them tomorrow to discuss that. So fair dos to Nissan UK for honouring the warranty, despite my car not having the 'body checks' stamped in the back of the service book (whatever they are!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will370z Posted April 27, 2014 Share Posted April 27, 2014 Nice one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Humpy Posted April 27, 2014 Share Posted April 27, 2014 Pleased for you Jonathan, always good when you get a result especially after that amount of time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gsexr Posted April 27, 2014 Share Posted April 27, 2014 I do like a bit of good news Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wizurd Posted April 27, 2014 Share Posted April 27, 2014 Well done! Out of interest have you got a full Nissan service history then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhackyWill Posted April 27, 2014 Share Posted April 27, 2014 Good result, what year is yours. ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjt Posted April 27, 2014 Author Share Posted April 27, 2014 Cheers guys. It has a full service history, but only Nissan until about 2010. It is a 2004 car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FUG Posted April 27, 2014 Share Posted April 27, 2014 Well done ! I never had success with mine and took it to several dealer locations ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wizurd Posted April 27, 2014 Share Posted April 27, 2014 Wow that's really good then! Is it only the bonnet they will cover for this then? I'm sure it's fairly rare for them to honor these guarantees from what I've heard in the past. Does make me wonder though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyser Posted April 27, 2014 Share Posted April 27, 2014 Well done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhackyWill Posted April 27, 2014 Share Posted April 27, 2014 I have a bit staring on my roof and its a 2006. Sure a lot on here have the same problem . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ebized Posted April 27, 2014 Share Posted April 27, 2014 Excellent result for a 10 year old car - and hope this will help others who have the same problem that we know to be quite commoní ½í± 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SHEZZA Posted April 27, 2014 Share Posted April 27, 2014 Hmmm mines starting to go like this on a 55 plate. I might try my luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Mcgoo Posted April 27, 2014 Share Posted April 27, 2014 That's good news! Well done for having the motivation to chase it up. My bonnet is going on the underside too, might be worth trying my luck I suppose. I don't many stamps in my service book as it's been independents and myself for the last few years so wonder how I would get on. How long is the perforation warranty again? I didn't think it was as long as 10 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ebized Posted April 27, 2014 Share Posted April 27, 2014 12 year perforation warranty - see in here warranty_booklet190605.pdf 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R35LEE Posted April 28, 2014 Share Posted April 28, 2014 Great result Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wizurd Posted April 28, 2014 Share Posted April 28, 2014 Interesting that doc Colin. Can see the 12 years cover but also states vehicle must have followed the service schedule. So if a nissan garage turns around and says "didn't service it with us" they're in the right to do that? Don't get me wrong i want this warrant to work since i'll need it soon too lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cs2000 Posted April 28, 2014 Share Posted April 28, 2014 (edited) Hmm, I may have to make a few calls. Im falling foul of the same thing and mines a 2004... Full Nissan history too up until last year. Did you just go in/call and ask about the warranty? Ive just emailed my local dealer to find out. Also mentioned about the other common place for rust, the rear wheel arches, see what they say. EDIT: Dealers called back and want me to pop over Saturday for them to take a look. Il keep you all posted as we all know many people have this bubbling in the same area. The dealers said on the phone that the decision wasn't made at Dealer level, so any warranty claim is made by Nissan UK and not the dealer, just have to convince them to send the claim off! Edited April 28, 2014 by cs2000 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wizurd Posted April 28, 2014 Share Posted April 28, 2014 Add me to the list as well going to Nissan Cardiff Friday morning so they can take some pics and send the claim off. You would think that if one passes and Nissan pay out then they all would. But we will see. Good luck CS2000. I'm trying my luck with the little bit of bubbling i've got on the top of the bonnet plus the rear quarter panel rust bubble. Worth a shot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjt Posted April 28, 2014 Author Share Posted April 28, 2014 I just turned up and asked for the service manager. It is in their interests to make the claim successful, as they get the £££ for doing it! I think that the main thing that made mine successful was all the perforation and paint coming off, which was totally at odds with the rest of the car which is immaculate! I took with me printoffs of all the other successful threads on here, and left them with him 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy78 Posted April 28, 2014 Share Posted April 28, 2014 Nice work matey, glad the car is all sorted and looking great again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjt Posted April 28, 2014 Author Share Posted April 28, 2014 Nice work matey, glad the car is all sorted and looking great again! Cheers Paddy; not long to go to Wales now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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