Date: Fri, 4 Jul 2003 17:34:45 -0700 From: "John" <splitscreen69nopsamsnet.com> Subject: Re: 2000 9-3 Brakes
Having worked at a saab dealer for 3 years i can say that it is true that 70% of saabs need there front brakes at the 30,000km service. "'nuther Bob" <not_reallynopsamhere.com> wrote in message news:k8o9gvo4dcrp9alapfqhmi86bd5t9c01o6nopsamcom... > On Thu, 3 Jul 2003 12:30:28 -0400, "J. Harris" > <insectoatmindspring.com> wrote: > > >> But, Saab is *not* > >> responsible for their dealer's actions, although they are better at > >> helping out with "out of warranty" issues than any other manufacturer > >> I've dealt with. Still, I doubt you'll get help in this case. > > > >Rumor from the local dealer is that GM has told Saab USA to "greatly" reduce > >(if not cease)manufacturer warranty assistance/claims... Has anyone > >encountered this yet? > > Hadn't heard that. I'm out of warranty now so I probably won't find > out. I might probe a little if I end up at the dealer for some > parts (eek!). > > FWIW, while I was under warranty, the dealer was actually _suggesting_ > warranty work for things _they_ saw without me even asking. They even > asked me to bring the car back at my convenience for some window > related squeaks because although they had done the TSB and fixed the > rollers, they thought that the "convertible mechanic" could pull the > doors apart and do an even better job. > > Bob