tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7823625636675642409.post8584258540706601948..comments2024-03-14T04:07:39.792-07:00Comments on Earl Pomerantz: Just Thinking...: "Fuming"Earl Pomerantzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16963705121297866334noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7823625636675642409.post-43154880872519268702010-10-13T23:56:41.294-07:002010-10-13T23:56:41.294-07:00With car values remaining strong, owners know that...With car values remaining strong, owners know that their investment will not be going to waste. Indeed, classic Saab owners will continue to see a strong price point for their cars with the rarest models fetching a premium amount at auction.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.saabserviceadelaide.com.au/" rel="nofollow">Saab Service</a>Auto Studiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02714339455341340111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7823625636675642409.post-58850465613984769752008-10-08T10:40:00.000-07:002008-10-08T10:40:00.000-07:00I second the note from About.com. I've worked in ...I second the note from About.com. I've worked in car dealerships all of my career (35 years) and I've heard an awful lot of nonsense from salespeople. I am fortunate that I now work for people who feel that staying in business requires always telling the truth (all of it). I would also try calling Saab's customer assistance number. There is an 800 number on their corporate website. They may direct you back to the dealership, but they will be in contact with the dealer, too. And will expect them to resolve the problem. About.com is absolutely correct about the terms and costs of an certified preowned warranty versus an extended warranty. If you need an advocate just email me at diannmg@aol.com. I don't work for a Saab dealership, but I do know how to talk with car people and their corporate counterparts. I am truly sorry that you have had such a bad experience. I wish more people in my line of work subscribed to an ethical code. But, sadly, it's changed very little over time.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7823625636675642409.post-66757612331869691052008-10-08T04:13:00.000-07:002008-10-08T04:13:00.000-07:00Earl - I am the guide to used cars at About.Com. S...Earl - I am the guide to <A HREF="http://usedcars.about.com" REL="nofollow">used cars</A> at About.Com. Something doesn't smell right about your dealership experience. The dealer sold you an extended warranty. There is no additional cost for warranty coverage for a certified pre-owned vehicle from the manufacturer. It is included in the price of the car (which, granted, is more expensive and actually pays for the certification). You need to review the original paperwork to ascertain the distinction. The language you quote is correct for certified pre-owned, but doesn't jibe with extended warranties, which are actually insurance policies sold by dealers. If you like, I can forward a link to the appropriate PR person at Saab, who might be able to point you in the right direction. My email is usedcars.guide@about.com.About.Com Used Cars Guidehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16958956067681674303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7823625636675642409.post-2699044791648154542008-10-07T17:08:00.000-07:002008-10-07T17:08:00.000-07:00The last time I bought a extended warranty for a c...The last time I bought a extended warranty for a car, I was told that it was a bumper-to-bumper warranty.<BR/><BR/> The car was brand new. We had it for over a year when we started to have trouble with the brakes. A brake cable needed to be replaced. <BR/><BR/>Yay! The warranty turned out to be a great idea. When I went to pick it up there was a $300 charge. In the fine print, there was no mention of a brake cable being covered. NEVER AGAIN.<BR/><BR/>On the other hand, I bought an extended warranty on a plasma TV at Best Buy and when the TV started acting up, they replaced it without any argument.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7823625636675642409.post-30643820444832779752008-10-07T16:00:00.000-07:002008-10-07T16:00:00.000-07:00Maybe if you call the Saab dealership and offer to...Maybe if you call the Saab dealership and offer to buy a new vehicle, they'll honor your daughter's five year warranty. Be sure to tell them the reason you bought the Saab in the first place is because of its excellent reputation for quality and safety, the warranty was simply for your daughter's peace of mind. I'd love to hear a happy ending.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7823625636675642409.post-21951376509775214672008-10-07T12:20:00.000-07:002008-10-07T12:20:00.000-07:00Oh this is a doozy! So say, if you had bought the ...Oh this is a doozy! So say, if you had bought the 2 year warranty, it would have covered the 2 years BEFORE you actually owned the friggin' car!!! So you bought 5 years worth for only 3 years of coverage in your ownership. Methinks it's time for a lawyer. A good lawyer. Or if its under a certain amount, you can take it to court without a lawyer. Let me go look up some sources I saved and see if I can find something about that. When you fight large corps, they would rather settle than send someone to represent them for a smallish amount (in their eyes).<BR/>If I can't find anything, I wish you good luck and revenge.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7823625636675642409.post-82771077147115882312008-10-07T10:03:00.000-07:002008-10-07T10:03:00.000-07:00Hi Dad, Thanks for standing up for me, my Saab, an...Hi Dad, <BR/>Thanks for standing up for me, my Saab, and my warranty. No calls from a Swedish guy yet, but I'll keep the phone near by today. <BR/><BR/>Maybe I can get Ted or Carl or Adam to call you from Sweden and pretend to be the Saab guy, would that make you feel better? Let me know and I can make it happen. <BR/><BR/>AnnaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7823625636675642409.post-21457171507200132172008-10-07T09:10:00.000-07:002008-10-07T09:10:00.000-07:00I don't know about not writing when you're fuming,...I don't know about not writing when you're fuming, that's how most of my horror stories get written.<BR/><BR/>A pox on Saab for their ridiculous warranty. I can understand you didn't mean it when you said you wanted them to die; you're a comedy writer and a nice person. I, on the other hand, am a horror writer. I'll get to work writing a suitably nasty story, on your behalf. <BR/><BR/>Sorry it won't fix the car though.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com