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Re: Warranty Claims Administration [vasilios] by gamediva2112
Nov 26, 2006 (3:46 pm)
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Replying to: vasilios (Jan 20, 2005 6:56 am)

I googled this forum and love it! Being a Warranty Administrator can be lonely because no one else at the dealership quite understands what you do. I do Chrysler and Nissan, as well as whatever 3rd party service contracts we get.
 
One of my undying frustrations is car sales people who gloss over the warranty without explaining it and then expect us to deal with irate customers who thought everything was covered, regardless of ignored maintenance. A woman told me the other day that the reason she bought a "new" car as opposed to a "used" car was because she "didn't want to deal with all that stuff". Not a single oil change that we could figure, in nearly 3 years. If the sales folks aren't going to explain this stuff to buyers, they at least ought to administer a quick IQ test...LOL
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yeah, tell me about it... by mitzij
Nov 27, 2006 (9:15 am)
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A good chunk of my time is spent helping customers understand the bells and whistles their cars come with.
I had one this morning: somehow she'd gotten the driver info center stuck on 'Spanish' and 'metric'. I had to help her back to 'American'. Yippee.
  
Explaning a service contract can take hours. Most people come in saying 'I've got a bumper to bumper warranty!' I get the funsy fun of explaining the fine print.
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Re: Warranty Claims Administration [nnawarrantygal] by lasunshine
Jan 22, 2007 (1:02 pm)
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Replying to: nnawarrantygal (Jun 25, 2005 3:00 pm)

Hi. I am a Nissan Warranty Admin with 11 years experience. I just found this message board!
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It's time for a change by lasunshine
Jan 22, 2007 (1:04 pm)
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I've been a Nissan Warranty Administrator at the same dealer for 11 years. I may be looking to move to a Gmc/Buick/Pontiac dealer. Anyone with any information on the difference or what to expect would be greatly appreciated. Glad I googled warranty administrator today!
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Re: It's time for a change [lasunshine] by gamediva2112
Jan 24, 2007 (4:31 pm)
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Replying to: lasunshine (Jan 22, 2007 1:04 pm)

If the GMC job doesn't pan out, I would encourage you to also look into Chrysler/Jeep/Dodge. Their warranty admin software is a DREAM compared to Nissan's. You just plug in your parts and vin and a list of possible LOPs come up. Pick and choose, try different combinations, very user friendly. Labor overlaps and other errors are instantly flagged for correction on the spot. No guess and wait, calling India, waiting again, calling Claims approval, waiting again, and getting your error rate emailed to your boss at the end of the month. Its all payable that same day. Plus Chrysler's willingness to bend on slightly out of warranty claims, diagnostic time here and there, and willingness to acknowledge known issues (high numbers of claims for the same thing over and over again) is much better than Nissan's cryptic messages, antiquated software and stubborn resistance to allow extra time, extra operations or parts (as if every job were a cookie cutter duplication of the last one). How you have put up with it for 11 years is a testament to your ability to persevere! =D
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Re: It's time for a change [gamediva2112] by lasunshine
Jan 29, 2007 (10:21 am)
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Replying to: gamediva2112 (Jan 24, 2007 4:31 pm)

Wow. I'll take that compliment. Yeah, it hasn't been an easy 11 years, but I've managed. I'm salivating over the ease of Chrysler. I think it's time I mail some resumes out!
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dcaras by dcaras
Mar 19, 2007 (6:27 pm)
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Warranty question about 2004 Nissan Sentra. Took to Nissan dealer due to transmission stuck. Stuck between 1st and nuteral. Dealer took transmission apart found out the there is a shifting rod and on the end of the rod there is a pin that broke. Dealer states that is was caused from operator misuse (jamming gear into 1st). How can they determine misuse or if it was not just wear and tear or poor workmanship? 2200.00 to fix. Still under factory warranty, plus have extended warranty. Dealer will not pay due to operator misuse? Any suggestions?
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Re: dcaras [dcaras] by dtownfb
Mar 20, 2007 (9:30 am)
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Replying to: dcaras (Mar 19, 2007 6:27 pm)

Is this a manual or automatic?
 
As long as you have kept up with the maintenance (even if you didn't), fight it. If you're still under original warranty, the only maintenance required is oil changes and some filter changes. Most manufacturers do not require transmission service until 30k miles. Ask how something "operator misuse" could cause this pin to break. If you know an independent mechanic, talk to him/her about this failure and ask if this is misuse or a poor design.
 
If the dealer does not fix it, move up the chain by calling Nissan Consumer Affairs and talk to a regional manager about your situation. I think the dealership is trying to get you to cover the cost. Hold strong.
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Re: dcaras [dtownfb] by dcaras
Mar 20, 2007 (12:34 pm)
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Replying to: dtownfb (Mar 20, 2007 9:30 am)

its a manual and yes I am still under original warranty. They are stating that I shoved or tried to jam it into first gear therefore causing the pin to break. Which leaves me to believe that there might have been a defect there. They have already told me to call Nissan Consumer Affairs which I am going to do today. The problem is my word against the dearlership. Also I bought the car used with a little over 30K already on it and get this I've only had the car since Aug and they had to put a new engine in it do to the cataylic converter breaking apart and pieces of metal going into the engine. Well anyway thanks for the advice.
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Re: dcaras [dcaras] by gamediva2112
Mar 20, 2007 (4:17 pm)
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Replying to: dcaras (Mar 19, 2007 6:27 pm)

Call Nissan Consumer Affairs and raise hell. After they get this vehicle back together, you might want to trade it in. Nissans are very good cars and for one to have had so many issues, something is DEFINATELY wrong. Don't give up on Nissan, but you might want to give up on that particular dealer. Sounds like a transmission overhaul might be more than they can handle.

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