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Offline Orcade-Ian

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Useless warranty
« on: November 27, 2022, 09:30:56 AM »
I recently purchased a Honda CB550 F1 which is only just over 47 years old and when I checked the oil, it needed a teaspoon full to bring it to the full mark - will it need new piston rings having burned so much oil in such a short space of time?  Furthermore, the battery on this machine had deteriorated so much that it had disappeared completely with only the vent tube, strap and cables still present.  Do I have a valid claim against Honda for supplying a machine unfit for purpose?

Ian

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Re: Useless warranty
« Reply #1 on: November 27, 2022, 09:32:40 AM »
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« Reply #2 on: November 27, 2022, 10:06:41 AM »
Be prepared for huge legal fees - might not be worth 😤😤😤
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« Reply #3 on: November 27, 2022, 10:13:05 AM »
I think that is just the newness worn off and would raise the standard dealer comment of "they all do that sir"

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« Reply #4 on: November 27, 2022, 10:24:35 AM »
Check the air in the tyres is still all there.
One day I'll have the time to restore it, not just talk and dream....

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Re: Useless warranty
« Reply #5 on: November 27, 2022, 10:39:30 AM »
Checked the tyres for air and some of that had gone too!  It just strengthens my case! :)

Ian

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« Reply #6 on: November 27, 2022, 10:47:53 AM »
Like they say. Jap crap!
One day I'll have the time to restore it, not just talk and dream....

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Re: Useless warranty
« Reply #7 on: November 27, 2022, 11:33:25 AM »
In the small print of the Warranty for the UK sales the lifetime guarantee works on a reducing basis.
Year 1 - full cover.
Year 2 - parts only.
Year 3 - 50% parts only discount.
Year 4 - 25% discount on parts only.
Year 5 - 10% discount on parts only.
etc
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.Year 50 - We will accept your old Honda if it is in full working order as deposit against a new similar Honda model.












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Re: Useless warranty
« Reply #8 on: November 27, 2022, 11:49:16 AM »
I am sure if you return the complete machine to Japan, they will refund you the original purchase price.

You do have the receipt I take it?
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Re: Useless warranty
« Reply #9 on: November 27, 2022, 12:50:41 PM »
Oh, bugger!
Had the receipt but it got left in me pants pocket when they were washed!  It just disintegrated!

Ian

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Re: Useless warranty
« Reply #10 on: November 27, 2022, 01:25:53 PM »
What your trousers!

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« Reply #11 on: November 27, 2022, 03:26:44 PM »
Oh yeah Bryan, they were my trousers - I've never been a cross dresser but I was really angry when I found the receipt was gone to pulp.

Enough, now before we get our collars felt by Steve!

Ian

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Re: Useless warranty
« Reply #12 on: November 27, 2022, 03:34:35 PM »
Oh, bugger!
Had the receipt but it got left in me pants pocket when they were washed!  It just disintegrated!

Ian
Is there a claim against the washing machine manufacturer Ian?

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Re: Useless warranty
« Reply #13 on: November 27, 2022, 03:39:47 PM »
Might be Phil,
I remember that case with an American President who denied having taken part in horizontal jogging - where there's a stain there's a claim!

Ian

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Re: Useless warranty
« Reply #14 on: November 27, 2022, 07:28:45 PM »
What the ….. you go away for the weekend and return to find the above. 🤣🤣🤣
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