I have a 2006 GT that was involved in a major accident at 670 miles. Damage was confined to the front of the car but required the replacement of both front frame rails as well the crossmember. There was no damge to the engine or trans although both had to be removed for the repairs. Accident was a T-bone hit just in front of the right front wheel.
Prior to the accident I noticed a vibration in the rear that would start at approx. 68mph then taper off slightly over about 70mph. As I had the car only 17 days before the accident I did not get a chance to return it to the dealer to get the vibration diagnosed.
After having the car back from the body shop approx. one month I returned it to the dealer because the vibration was still there. The car had 1623 miles on it. Dealer is claiming the vibration may be accident related and will not diagnos it as a warranty issue. They want me to agree to pay for the diagnosis. (at $74/hr).
I advised the dealer that the vibration existed before the accident and was told that since I didn't return it before the accident they have to assume the accident caused the vibration.
As for the TSB 05-20-2 that deals with a similar vibration they will not do the TSB because they don't know if the vibration is accident related.
Anyone have any experience dealing with a similar situation? As you can guess trading the car in is not really an option.
Prior to the accident I noticed a vibration in the rear that would start at approx. 68mph then taper off slightly over about 70mph. As I had the car only 17 days before the accident I did not get a chance to return it to the dealer to get the vibration diagnosed.
After having the car back from the body shop approx. one month I returned it to the dealer because the vibration was still there. The car had 1623 miles on it. Dealer is claiming the vibration may be accident related and will not diagnos it as a warranty issue. They want me to agree to pay for the diagnosis. (at $74/hr).
I advised the dealer that the vibration existed before the accident and was told that since I didn't return it before the accident they have to assume the accident caused the vibration.
As for the TSB 05-20-2 that deals with a similar vibration they will not do the TSB because they don't know if the vibration is accident related.
Anyone have any experience dealing with a similar situation? As you can guess trading the car in is not really an option.