MAJOR Recall just announced..2002-2003 TLs included
02-14-2010, 08:30 PM
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I just bought my car yesterday. Not registered yet with DMV (waiting for DMV to open) and waiting for AAA to open also to get insurance for it.
My 2002 Acura 3.2 TL-S is salvage with 111,250 mileage on it.
My 2002 Acura 3.2 TL-S is salvage with 111,250 mileage on it.
02-14-2010, 08:48 PM
#85
I'm sure that it is still covered, unless the airbags deployed in an accident and were already replaced....(I'm assuming thats the reason behind the salvage title?)
Either way, it is still and Acura vehicle thats included in the recall, so take it into the dealership and have them look at it.
02-15-2010, 07:31 AM
#87
[QUOTE=ANC297;11742720]I'm sure that it is still covered, unless the airbags deployed in an accident and were already replaced....(I'm assuming thats the reason behind the salvage title?)
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You won't be able to tell if the airbag deployed unless you take the steering wheel apart. Just hope they replaced the airbag if it was deployed.
Salvaged titles are issued by the state DMV typically when a vehicle has been bought by the insurance company (after a wreck) or sold to the junk yard. Typical reason - price to fix it is beyond the value of the vehicle as estimated by the insurance company...though there are people that will "fix them up" for resale. Depending on the accident location, in most cases I wouldn't trust the fix. Have a good mechanic inspect it.
Insurance for a salvaged vehicle is typically higher once known by the insurance company (they will find out eventually). Also, salvage titles are no longer covered by any mfr warranty....though I'm not sure about recalls, but would suspect they are covered. You can get a vehicle history report at AutoCheck www.autocheck.com (they have 2X more detailed accident info than c@rf@x and less expensive too)
Resale values on salvaged title cars is lower too...harder to sell.
If you haven't registered your vehicle with the DMV, do so soon, but still follow up with Acura to see if your VIN is covered by the recall.
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You won't be able to tell if the airbag deployed unless you take the steering wheel apart. Just hope they replaced the airbag if it was deployed.
Salvaged titles are issued by the state DMV typically when a vehicle has been bought by the insurance company (after a wreck) or sold to the junk yard. Typical reason - price to fix it is beyond the value of the vehicle as estimated by the insurance company...though there are people that will "fix them up" for resale. Depending on the accident location, in most cases I wouldn't trust the fix. Have a good mechanic inspect it.
Insurance for a salvaged vehicle is typically higher once known by the insurance company (they will find out eventually). Also, salvage titles are no longer covered by any mfr warranty....though I'm not sure about recalls, but would suspect they are covered. You can get a vehicle history report at AutoCheck www.autocheck.com (they have 2X more detailed accident info than c@rf@x and less expensive too)
Resale values on salvaged title cars is lower too...harder to sell.
If you haven't registered your vehicle with the DMV, do so soon, but still follow up with Acura to see if your VIN is covered by the recall.
02-15-2010, 10:47 AM
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[quote=marjenmiller;11743318]
I'm waiting for DMV to open.. lol. I bought it on Saturday, DMV was closed. Today, it's a holiday, so it's closed also..
I'm sure that it is still covered, unless the airbags deployed in an accident and were already replaced....(I'm assuming thats the reason behind the salvage title?)
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You won't be able to tell if the airbag deployed unless you take the steering wheel apart. Just hope they replaced the airbag if it was deployed.
Salvaged titles are issued by the state DMV typically when a vehicle has been bought by the insurance company (after a wreck) or sold to the junk yard. Typical reason - price to fix it is beyond the value of the vehicle as estimated by the insurance company...though there are people that will "fix them up" for resale. Depending on the accident location, in most cases I wouldn't trust the fix. Have a good mechanic inspect it.
Insurance for a salvaged vehicle is typically higher once known by the insurance company (they will find out eventually). Also, salvage titles are no longer covered by any mfr warranty....though I'm not sure about recalls, but would suspect they are covered. You can get a vehicle history report at AutoCheck www.autocheck.com (they have 2X more detailed accident info than c@rf@x and less expensive too)
Resale values on salvaged title cars is lower too...harder to sell.
If you haven't registered your vehicle with the DMV, do so soon, but still follow up with Acura to see if your VIN is covered by the recall.
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You won't be able to tell if the airbag deployed unless you take the steering wheel apart. Just hope they replaced the airbag if it was deployed.
Salvaged titles are issued by the state DMV typically when a vehicle has been bought by the insurance company (after a wreck) or sold to the junk yard. Typical reason - price to fix it is beyond the value of the vehicle as estimated by the insurance company...though there are people that will "fix them up" for resale. Depending on the accident location, in most cases I wouldn't trust the fix. Have a good mechanic inspect it.
Insurance for a salvaged vehicle is typically higher once known by the insurance company (they will find out eventually). Also, salvage titles are no longer covered by any mfr warranty....though I'm not sure about recalls, but would suspect they are covered. You can get a vehicle history report at AutoCheck www.autocheck.com (they have 2X more detailed accident info than c@rf@x and less expensive too)
Resale values on salvaged title cars is lower too...harder to sell.
If you haven't registered your vehicle with the DMV, do so soon, but still follow up with Acura to see if your VIN is covered by the recall.
02-15-2010, 10:55 AM
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acura honors RECALLS on salvage title cars, they are govt mandated safety issues
it may honor the special warranty on SRS systems too- being safety related
it may honor the special warranty on SRS systems too- being safety related
02-15-2010, 11:10 AM
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02-15-2010, 03:31 PM
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The only things that are still covered under acura for salvage vehicles are active recalls and the seatbelts.
ODPS/SRS warranty extention is not a recall as is the warranty extention for the tranny. so it would not be covered for salvage cars.
We do get the 2nd gear oil jet kit though. and if I had to guess, this recall is covered for salvage cars too since its an active recall.
I know this cause I drive a salvage myself.
ODPS/SRS warranty extention is not a recall as is the warranty extention for the tranny. so it would not be covered for salvage cars.
We do get the 2nd gear oil jet kit though. and if I had to guess, this recall is covered for salvage cars too since its an active recall.
I know this cause I drive a salvage myself.
02-15-2010, 06:52 PM
#94
are you registered as the owner with acura care 1-800-382-2238x5
I thought the srs extended warranty does cover salvage cars?- because its a safety issue
Otherwise no warranty coverage on trans w/salvage title- except if you need the oil jet or have a trans failure and never got the kit installed- they will cover you then!
I thought the srs extended warranty does cover salvage cars?- because its a safety issue
Otherwise no warranty coverage on trans w/salvage title- except if you need the oil jet or have a trans failure and never got the kit installed- they will cover you then!
02-15-2010, 08:39 PM
#96
it takes time to update systems, determine affected VINs, need parts made and shipped to dealers etc yada etc
The myacura is often last to know anything
You can get a master list of vins online thru recall.org and see if yours is between the starting and ending numbers- if so--call your dealer and ask when they would like the car
The myacura is often last to know anything
You can get a master list of vins online thru recall.org and see if yours is between the starting and ending numbers- if so--call your dealer and ask when they would like the car
02-15-2010, 10:56 PM
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well, i was in the fresno area today, so i swung by my delaer and asked them, my advisor checked it out and said yea, so the ordered they parts and kept my car.
i left with an 09 TSX Tech w/apecs and was told they will call me tomorrow or thursday when its done
i left with an 09 TSX Tech w/apecs and was told they will call me tomorrow or thursday when its done
02-16-2010, 01:08 AM
#99
it takes time to update systems, determine affected VINs, need parts made and shipped to dealers etc yada etc
The myacura is often last to know anything
You can get a master list of vins online thru recall.org and see if yours is between the starting and ending numbers- if so--call your dealer and ask when they would like the car
The myacura is often last to know anything
You can get a master list of vins online thru recall.org and see if yours is between the starting and ending numbers- if so--call your dealer and ask when they would like the car
02-16-2010, 03:47 AM
#100
but the 10/150 seatbelt retractor warranty is in effect-- from what Ive heard on salvage cars
That thing gets slow or stuck on a lot of cars~ mine included
Did you get this straight from the service Managers mouth?
That thing gets slow or stuck on a lot of cars~ mine included
Did you get this straight from the service Managers mouth?
02-17-2010, 09:33 AM
#103
what do you mean- the dealer will replace it in certain conditions for free under a special warranty
Or you can by used belts from junkyards...
Or you can by used belts from junkyards...
02-17-2010, 02:28 PM
#104
I thought that by law, dealers are required to replace broken seatbelts...My friends seatbelt got jammed and he had to cut it to get his 6 year old cousin out of the car. The dealer wants $360 to replace the seatbelt...Is this right, or do they HAVE to replace it by law? Its a BMW X3.
On another note, I just got off the phone with my service guy at the Acura dealership, and he said that you do not need to wait for the letter. The recalled part has to be ordered by VIN number, so give your dealership a call in advance so they can order the part. He said to give it about 5 business days and you will get a call to bring the car in for the work.
On another note, I just got off the phone with my service guy at the Acura dealership, and he said that you do not need to wait for the letter. The recalled part has to be ordered by VIN number, so give your dealership a call in advance so they can order the part. He said to give it about 5 business days and you will get a call to bring the car in for the work.
02-18-2010, 03:27 AM
#105
never heard of a federal law on seatbelt lifespan,,thats why they sell aftermarket replacement belts
Keep crud out of the belt retractors and they dont get stuck so often~ kids are murder on car interiors,,,what can I feed to this??? the cd player looked hungry!
We got a special acura extended warranty on parts of the seatbelts and SRS sensors because it interacts with the whole SRS airbag system,,,it had problems so we got extra warranty-
Keep crud out of the belt retractors and they dont get stuck so often~ kids are murder on car interiors,,,what can I feed to this??? the cd player looked hungry!
We got a special acura extended warranty on parts of the seatbelts and SRS sensors because it interacts with the whole SRS airbag system,,,it had problems so we got extra warranty-
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02-18-2010, 03:29 AM
#106
good to know about dropping by to make an appointment and get the VIN in the system.
If you have been to your dealer before they have all your car info- can look up on computer and order for you by phone request
If you have been to your dealer before they have all your car info- can look up on computer and order for you by phone request
02-18-2010, 03:30 AM
#107
tell your buddy to call some bimmer junkyards- auto recyclers, they will have the right belt in the same color
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