Sets yourself up for failure that is for sure! Funniest part is that many automotive manufacturers get away with many things. The crappiest part is what are we going to do about it? Much like insurance agencies! You could argue with them til your blue in the face and most of the time they win.

 

UPDATE: I went to the dealer today. They looked at the rust and said they will contact Jaguar and let me know by Monday. The service manager said Jaguar should cover this infact his words were "Jaguar should cover this. They have a great warranty when it comes to rust." Sounds good. Just hope they fix it. I will repost on Monday after They call me.

 

Alrighty! You should ask them about that light to the ash tray or lighter ring as well...

 

I plan on keeping the car 5-7 years...maybe longer. It really depends on how the car wears. I had read that Ziebart uses a rust neutralizer thus converting rust into a harmless powder. Then the apply thier sealant. I have a shop near where I live so I would like to go there and ask these questions directly. I believe they offera free rust checkup.

I checked in and around the door jam areas and it looked fantastic. I have yet to look in detail under the car at the rocker sills though. My garage is insulated and I have a heater that I use when I am out there. It rarely gets below 40 in my garage even when in it is minus zero out.

How long does the Jaguar corrosion warranty last for? My car is a 2002 w/ near 60k miles. I would hate to do nothing and then find out the warranty does not cover me. Currently, I have no extended warranty to speak of.

 

The cold alone will not rust the car. It's the road salt they put down when it snows. it does snow alot here. I think you will be fine Chas if the car does not get salt on it. As for the ash tray light. I took the car to my Jaguar guy (which if you live in ohio let me know, This guy is the best you will ever find for Jaguar, Ferrari, ect.) He said the bulb is just burned out and he will replace it for me free of charge.

 

I will challenge him to being the best.....lol

I am glad you have found someone you trust to work on your vehicle. I wish everyone could have the same luck.

 

See there are some good guys out there.....They're not all numpties

Lol at FJT challenge

Jim

 

Well at least your getting that bulb fixed vegas...Must be nice to find someone you can trust! Thanks btw fjt! Wish you lived here in Michigan!

 

Well unfortunately the car has in the past, does so know, and will continue to see Salt that gets thrown on the roads around here. It is disgusting there is more white stuff on the roads than there is on the grass!!I would like to wash it but right now with all the salt still on the roads and some more snow in the forecast getting it all washed up is senseless. Afterall the salt only starts to reek havoc when combined with water.

 

where in Michigan do you live? I am up there all the time! I have family there.

 

At the very least I feel a 2 Jag meet comming on

Jim

 

There should be one in the NEW england area.

 

I'm located near Auburn Hills off I-75 area...or 30-45 mins south of flint that same time north of detroit...I hate salt...

 

OK, so the dealer said they would call me on Monday... Monday has came and gone yet no phone call. Not off to a good start! I will call them tomorrow and find out why in hell they did not call me. will update later in the week on if they fix the rust or not.

 

UPDATE 2: It is Tuesday, The dealer called and said it is covered and that he just has to gather some information on how to proceed with the work and then they will fix it. He said in 2-3 days he will call me back and let me know when to bring the car in! I am going to take pictures of the rust and post them tonight so you guys see what it looks like. So far-So good!

 

Hey what the heck jvegas? You said you were going to post some pics last night...already not on a good start! J/K

Glad to hear they are going to fix it...good luck I forgot to ask my dealer...I'll let him know very soon.

 

LOL... I went to take the pics and my girl took the memory card out of the camera and lost it! I am going to buy a new one and post the pics asap. I will make sure they are detailed pics. I am thinking of makeing a new post with pics of the whole car.

 

Apparently not!

What do you usually say to a girl when you first go to talk to her? "Are you dumb like the rest of you?"