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Wagons Kia Spectra/Spectra5 Spectra Paint Quality?
61 messages, Last post on Oct 08, 2009 at 12:35 PM
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Replying to: helened (Aug 26, 2006 1:14 pm) |
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| WE BOUGHT OUR 05 KIA SPECTRA 5 IN SEPTEMBER 11 2005.THREE MONTHS AGO WE NOTIFIED RICART DEALERSHIP IN COLUMBUS,OHIO WHERE WE PURCHASED THE CAR THAT THE CAR WAS COVERED IN PLACES THAT HAD PAINT THAT LOOKED LIKE IT HAD BEEN MELTED.IT STARTED OUT LIKE A PAINT CHIP BUT THEN BECAME WORSE ALL OVER THE CAR,BUT ONLY ON THE METAL NONE ON THE BUMPER.RICART FILED A CLAIM WITH KIA BUT THEY REFUSE TO FIX THEY SAID IT WAS DO TO US RUNNING THROUGH SOMETHING.OUR KIA IS RED.KIA CLAIMS THAT THEY HAVENT HAD ANY COMPLAINTS WITH THIER PAINT .THEY REFUSE TO FIX IT.MY HUSBAND HAS LOOKED AT OTHER KIA CARS IN OUR AREA,THEY HAVE THE SAME PAINT ISSUES.WE HAVE TRIED TO TALK WITH OUR AREA REP BUT THEY REFUSE TO GIVE US HIS CONTACT INFO. | |
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Replying to: hamlin04 (Sep 08, 2006 3:45 pm) princessmelissa  yahoo.com
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Replying to: princessmeliss (Sep 08, 2006 5:27 pm) |
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Replying to: hamlin04 (Sep 08, 2006 3:45 pm) I got two estimates per the Kia dealer shop manager. Both stated that that the chipping was excessive and one felt the bonding process was the problem. I gave the estimates to the dealer who said he wanted a cause for the chipping. Maybe he would be happy with a chemical analysis....regardless, they have not been honoring the paint warranty and certainly are not customer oriented. I will pursue this through the channels as appropriate. Do they want a happy customer? I wonder.
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Replying to: unknown (Oct 11, 2006 12:13 pm) It's been awhile, but thought I'd give an update. Service rep at my dealership in Ottawa took photos & sent them in for feedback & tried to make a claim under the warranty. As per most other attempts on here, it was refused. Am still happy with performance of the car which is good, guess I'll be paying for the paint job myself. Not sure what the cost will be, just took it in for an assessment for both paint & body work, lower side doors were schmucked by a schmuck when parked! If anyone else has any news, do post! ckf |
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Hi, Im new here but just wanted to point out a paint problem w/ my 05 spectra. At 12,000 miles the paint behind the rear door towards the bottom was chipping and causing rust to set in. I called the KIA dealer and they said that they were aware of the problem. They repainted and readjusted the doors all under warranty
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Replying to: mobilemec (Dec 15, 2006 8:34 pm)
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Replying to: princessmeliss (Dec 18, 2006 3:49 pm)
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