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Date Posted: 11:42:50 06/19/06 Mon
Author: SpectraMan
Subject: Re: Kia timing belt destroyed my engine-- warranty won't cover it
In reply to: STORMY HARDY 's message, "Re: Kia timing belt destroyed my engine-- warranty won't cover it" on 20:04:08 06/18/06 Sun


>I have a 2003 Rio Cinco I bought new. I am told the
>timing belt is defective and they won't cover. But
>according to the warranty book ,it is part of the
>power train. When I pointed this out, I was told that
>I had to have replaced it at 60000 miles at my own
>expense. This information isn't in the warranty guide,
>but in the owners manual. How convenient for KIA.

>However, it was not defective at 60000 miles, so why
>would anyone replace it? Also, they never mentioned
>that to me as part of the routine maintenance at the
>time. So now at 65000 they want $600.00 to replace it,
>and the part only cost $40.00.

>KIA has shafted me
>every time the car has been in. The brakes had to be
>replaced, including the rotors at a lousy 5000 miles.

>That is ludicrous. Then the FREE tires (cost me
>$300.00) had to be replaced at 10000 miles. They were
>garbage that only lasted me about 7000 miles. I did
>not go back for more of their FREE tires. Same with
>the FREE oil. $32.00 each change- KIA Service is the
>worst and they are liars getting away with ripping off
>the customers. I certainly won't buy another KIA or
>anything else from KIA and I made sure I tell everyone
>I see and talk to about them.


Hey Stormy:

Regarding replacement of the timing belt.... quitcherbitchin!

*Every* manufacturer who utilizes a timing belt in their engine design require that the belt be changed somewhere between 60-80k miles.... and always at the owners expense! Feel fortunate that it hasn't broken yet, and your engine is still okay! Do it soon, or else you'll be complaining how KIA won't honor the 100k drivetrain warranty too!

Regarding your brakes and tires..... 5k and 7k sound a little fishy to me! Where do you live? In the mountains?

I'm sure that the 2003 Rios weren't built like tanks, but your experiences (other than being gullible enough to pay $300/$32 for "free" services) are NOT horrific by any stretch of the imagination.

My 2004.5 Spectra has been absolutely stellar over 22k+ miles, and the dealership has treated me wonderfully! Obviously dealership experience can vary from place to place, but I definitely can say that my KIA dealership experience in SE Michigan has been superior to ALL of the Ford experiences I've had, and equal to the Chrysler treatment.

Here's another tip for you: You better get your automatic transmission fluid changed soon if your car has an auto, as well as a coolant (radiator) flush. If your car experiences over heating or transmission problems, your service record BETTER show those recommended services check off. Otherwise you really WILL have a warranty complaint at that time!

-SM

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