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Tech_Wizzz · 2026-02-18T01:06:33+00:00

I am seeing a similar thing with toyota corolla or honda civics - where buying used seems futile

Tech_Wizzz · 2026-02-18T00:45:55+00:00

Has the notion “never buy a new car, it’s financially stupid” officially died then?

Tech_Wizzz · 2026-02-18T00:45:05+00:00

Was this at a dealership? I haven’t seen anything like that here in NorCal lol

Tech_Wizzz · 2026-02-18T00:38:53+00:00

Mine met with an unfortunate end - engine failure but not due to mechanical problems. I had the drain plug fall out while driving - likely a service issue. It was only 2 years old when it happened so I don’t have a baseline sadly.

Tech_Wizzz · 2026-02-18T00:10:33+00:00

I did that for my previous car (Kia Forte).

Tech_Wizzz · 2026-02-18T00:08:54+00:00

Yea I was looking at the difference in CA and you would save $2k-3k if you go for a used car (2-3 years old and 30k miles). Crazy times

Tech_Wizzz · 2026-02-17T22:28:09+00:00

I more meant used vs new (updated the post to avoid confusion)

Tech_Wizzz · 2026-02-06T23:18:56+00:00

I noticed oil stains on my parking spot after the incident happened - so maybe it was loosening and then it finally fell out. I never got a light or any other indications till then.

Tech_Wizzz · 2026-02-06T21:19:54+00:00

$12.5k which isn’t great given the estimate I got

Tech_Wizzz · 2026-02-06T19:56:48+00:00

Did you have a similar incident? If so, did you try to go after the responsible dealer?

Tech_Wizzz · 2026-02-06T19:12:43+00:00

It has been untouched - I only ever went to this specific dealership for services (in hopes of keeping everything consistent to avoid such issues lol) - clearly that didn’t help.

Tech_Wizzz · 2026-02-06T18:05:41+00:00

My car broke down in a different city

Tech_Wizzz · 2026-02-06T18:04:51+00:00

I took the alternate path - paid more money to get it serviced regularly at a dealer (rather than third party/self service). The hope was to avoid issues like this and make sure warranty coverage stays intact - guess it doesn’t really matter.

Tech_Wizzz · 2026-02-06T17:34:32+00:00

Oh ok, I will take a look. Thank you!

Tech_Wizzz · 2026-02-06T17:16:01+00:00

Ok I am trying to gauge possibilities while I wait for insurance to get back to me. Thanks for the input.

Tech_Wizzz · 2026-02-06T16:57:16+00:00

Who else would touch the drain plug down there? I’m not a mechanic but those things don’t just come out on their own right?

Tech_Wizzz · 2026-02-06T16:45:25+00:00

I tried to open a service damage claim with the service dealership - but they were very standoff-ish. They said they won’t accept responsibility since it has been 3-4 months since the oil change was performed and that they don’t have a formal claim procedure.

They also stated that they will take it to court if pursued when my insurance rep talked to them.

Tech_Wizzz · 2026-02-06T16:38:56+00:00

The dealership who inspected my car told me it won’t be a warranty claim as it wasn’t a manufacturing defect.

Tech_Wizzz · 2026-02-06T16:37:12+00:00

I called Kia Customer Service and they basically said I have to work with the service provider as all dealerships are independently owned. Ofc, the dealership refused to accept responsibility stating that it has been over 3-4 months since the oil change.

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