RELEASE IN THE MAGAZINE (PROTÉGEZ-VOUS) BY JULIEN AMADO FEBRUARY 21, 2019
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HONDA WILL BUY CR-V WITH CORROSION PROBLEMS
If you own a Honda CR-V (2007-2011), your vehicle could suffer from corrosion problems. The manufacturer will buy the models affected by this problem.
Transport Canada recently issued a recall regarding the Honda CR-Vs sold between 2007 and 2011, as the rear of the chassis could present corrosion problems. In some cases, the rust could attack the part where the suspension elements are fixed, which would increase the risk of loss of control of the vehicle if an element came off while driving. How do I know if my vehicle is concerned? Honda is recalling 83,953 vehicles in Canada. To find out if your CR-V is part of it, visit the Honda website and enter your vehicle's 17-character identification number (VIN).
Honda buys rusty models SUVs will be inspected at dealerships who will check the strength of chassis stiffeners with a punch press. If the sheet is resistant, it means that the vehicle is safe. The dealer will then coat the rear of the chassis with a rust preventive and return the vehicle to its owner. If the sheet is pierced, it is that the vehicle is too rusty. Two solutions are then possible: the purchase of the vehicle by Honda or a second more thorough inspection. In the case of redemption, Honda will offer you a certain amount of money. A dealer who wishes to remain anonymous explained to Protect Yourself the procedure provided by Honda Canada. According to him, the redemption price, determined by an internal Honda book, will be increased by 15%, plus 15% for the inconvenience caused, plus 15% for taxes. A special offer will also be available to consumers who wish to purchase a new CR-V
In the event that a consumer refuses the buy-back offer, Honda will conduct a second, more complete inspection, which will require the dismantling of the fuel tank, part of the exhaust and the parking brake. If the vehicle passes this second test successfully, the vehicle will be repaired.
Accept or refuse the redemption? "Usually, buy-back offers are the safest option for the consumer," says George Iny, president of the Association for Motorist Protection (APA). A consumer whose CR-V 2008 is worth $ 10,000 today could recover $ 13,000 or $ 14,000 in the end, which would allow him to buy a used car a little more recent without having to pay anything. " The interest of the offer also obviously depends on the mileage and the general condition of your vehicle. If you have an SUV in very good condition with less than 100,000 km on the odometer, it may be more interesting to keep it. If, on the other hand, your vehicle is in an average condition and has an advanced mileage, you should consider the buyback option and purchase a newer vehicle. If you refuse the buyback, keep in mind that the dealer may notice during dismantling that some parts not involved in the recall are too worn (cardan, exhaust, parking brake). In this case, it is you who will then have to pay for the replacement of these parts. Think about the replacement vehicle you may need. For the recall of CR-V 2007-2011, Honda provides a rental car for a week in the case of a buyback, and for a month in the case of a repair of the structure. "In a structural repair like this, the delays are usually long, warns George Iny. If the duration of the repair exceeds the period of one month provided for the rental vehicle, the consumer may have to pay part of the rental of a vehicle. "