The past few years Saab dealerships anxiously touted free scheduled service as part of the sale, but now that the Swedish car company is in BK, those “free” scheduled service visits are coming with a bill. As dealers attempt to order parts, some of which are available, the reality is the dealer and consumer know one of them is picking up at least part of the cost: labor, parts or both. There is no “warranty claim” department to send the bill to. The consumer leasing though Ally, has no recourse through the bank, since the financing arm has no responsibility for the manufacturer’s mechanical promise to repair. Saab car owners could be creditors. As the bankruptcy courts untangle the list of creditors, Saab owners should be prepared to battle the dealership for goodwill coverage, or find a way to have their expenses listed on the court records. Unfortunately, the resale value of this car is now at zero, so the best possible situation is to try to keep it running as long as possible at minor expense, and if you are leasing it, start counting the days until the lease is close to over.
Saab Bankruptcy leaves owners with "free" service bills.
By Michelle Farino|2012-05-31T21:27:59+00:00May 31st, 2012|Bankruptcy, Saab, SERVICE|Comments Off on Saab Bankruptcy leaves owners with "free" service bills.