WH Grand Ch. CRD - last service before warranty

[JandB]

Hi,
I have a WH Grand Cherokee CRD which is about to run out of manufacturer's warranty. I'm in Sydney. It's been serviced by Jeep Scuderie Veloce @ Chatswood 'til now but I'd like to find someone competent & 'independent' to do the 50k service so I can identify any issues which should be fixed under warranty.

Can anyone recommend something in Sydney - preferably within 30-40 km's of the city?

thanks

[LSE3.9]

Can't help you with an idependent to do a check over but before that manufactureres warranty expires I'd be buying an extended manufacturers waranty. Either genine factory or after market. "Bumper to Bumper" is what you need and may save you a fortune.

[jdmagoo]

Yeap i agree, extend your warranty. But all Jeep service stations should be pretty keen to find problems as they get paid by Jeep Australia to fix them. No problem found = No work = No money. I have found that with all my warranty issues some i didn't know about, were fixed without any problems whats so ever.

A list of problems I've had since buying brand new:

- Whole new dash replaced (Jeep Australia got involved with this one)
- Indicator stalk replaced
- LH side mirror replaced
- Oil leak fixed
- ABS system re flashed
- Battery replaced (twice)
- Climate control system re flashed
- Window wipers rewired due to electrical short.
- Navigation system replaced along with updated maps (due to above electrical short)
- Carpet replaced
- Rubbers for suspension replaced
- Front parking sensors replaced
- Automatic door locks turned back on (numerous times)
- Service 4WD fault fixed
- And now, it looks like my fuel tank will be replaced (still waiting on that one)

These are all the problems I've had with the vehicle from brand new. Some major fixes others not. The dealer has been very keen to fix all. (well replacing the dash was an issue, but after i sent Jeep Australia the photos every manager at the dealership were phoning to apologize)
But i plan on extending my warranty as i have read the horror stories with CRD engines blowing up. Even one member said Jeep will charge $44k AUD to replace. WOW If that happened i would be without a car for a very long time.

[JandB]

My gosh! Have I bought a lemon? That's a scary thought.

Actually I did buy a 3 year extended warranty when I bought the car new. Thanks for the feedback - much appreciated.

[hemijeepy]

Originally Posted by JandB

My gosh! Have I bought a lemon? That's a scary thought.

.

Nope Just a Jeep!

[LSE3.9]

And then sell it when it still has 6/9 months of extended warranty remaining.This will make it attractive to a private purchaser as it will give them some sense of financial security about any possible repairs when buying a Jeep.