segre@uicsl.UUCP (09/04/85)
My 1979 Renault LeCar has just gone thru its second catalytic converter. It
seems one of the internal baffles came loose and blocks the flow of exhaust
gases.
About 3 years ago the same problem occured. The converter carries a
5yr/50k mile warranty, and so it was replaced under warranty.
This time, the dealer tells me my converter is not under warranty,
notwithstanding the fact that they themselves replaced it (I showed him
the receipt with the mileage listed on it).
It was my understanding that emission control equipment, such as the
converter, carried a 5 yr/50k mile warranty because federal law required it.
Is this a fact? If so, why won't this apply to the new converter they
installed 3 years ago? Am I being taken?
Please respond ASAP by mail...
P.S. Don't buy a Renault. Nothing but trouble.
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Alberto Segre
Artificial Intelligence Research Group
Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Coordinated Science Laboratory
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
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