Airbag Recall on 2009-2014 Fit
#201
Try calling your local Honda dealership(s). They might have a cover in stock that they're willing to sell at a discounted rate. My local dealerships will clear out any old accessories lying around at a discounted rate once the new generation is out. Wouldn't hurt to try your local dealerships.
oh and when you say that you topped off the tires....what PSI did you put it to? the number on the door jamb? or the number on the sidewall of the tire?
oh and when you say that you topped off the tires....what PSI did you put it to? the number on the door jamb? or the number on the sidewall of the tire?
I'm more worried now about the fact that my insurance company won't cover consecutive rentals, so in 21 days, I mght be back in the deathmobile
#202
Don't just take one answer and call it a day. Think about it, millions of people travel and have to rent cars every day... Vacations, business travel, etc...
I usually travel for work 14-16 weeks out of the year, and am always renting cars, to include Canada. I'm covered by my personal insurance contract.
I just searched the State Farm site and yes, some of their policies state they don't cover rentals... It depends on your coverage.
If you went to State Farm direct, you probably got a crappy policy, and they're probably charging you too much for it.
I would suggest calling an independent broker and let them get you into the coverage you require, and they'll probably save you money because they can place with hundreds of companies.
i.e. I just pinged my broker and this is what he forwarded:
Every auto insurance policy from The Hartford includes: Coverage for damage to a rental vehicle is provided while in the U.S., its territories and Canada
Last edited by paul_g; 03-08-2016 at 01:11 PM.
#203
Yeah my AAA agent pointed out to me that there is no rental duration. My policy carries over as if I am driving my Fit. No duration limitations. Seems shady/lame that your insurance only covers for so many days. So like Paul_g stated....what if you were on a 6-week vacation in the US? You don't get insurance for the 6-week rental?
#204
Dropped off my 2012 Fit yesterday morning. They shuttled me to Enterprise for a 2015 Hyundai Elantra sedan. Bleah. Covered 100% by my insurance (Pemco) as if it is my Fit. I'll talk to Enterprise soon to see if I can get into an Elantra GT or Focus or Fiesta 5-door--don't like having a trunk, especially with no backup camera.
Started a twitter account: @hondaairbag and blog to chronicle the process and poke some fun at Honda--maybe light a little fire under them to speed it up some :-)
Started a twitter account: @hondaairbag and blog to chronicle the process and poke some fun at Honda--maybe light a little fire under them to speed it up some :-)
#205
State Farm, or an independent insurance broker? Call an independent broker.. Most brokers (in YOUR STATE) know more than the office assistant...er customer service rep at the HQ State Farm office you called.
Don't just take one answer and call it a day. Think about it, millions of people travel and have to rent cars every day... Vacations, business travel, etc...
I usually travel for work 14-16 weeks out of the year, and am always renting cars, to include Canada. I'm covered by my personal insurance contract.
I just searched the State Farm site and yes, some of their policies state they don't cover rentals... It depends on your coverage.
If you went to State Farm direct, you probably got a crappy policy, and they're probably charging you too much for it.
I would suggest calling an independent broker and let them get you into the coverage you require, and they'll probably save you money because they can place with hundreds of companies.
i.e. I just pinged my broker and this is what he forwarded:
Every auto insurance policy from The Hartford includes: Coverage for damage to a rental vehicle is provided while in the U.S., its territories and Canada
Don't just take one answer and call it a day. Think about it, millions of people travel and have to rent cars every day... Vacations, business travel, etc...
I usually travel for work 14-16 weeks out of the year, and am always renting cars, to include Canada. I'm covered by my personal insurance contract.
I just searched the State Farm site and yes, some of their policies state they don't cover rentals... It depends on your coverage.
If you went to State Farm direct, you probably got a crappy policy, and they're probably charging you too much for it.
I would suggest calling an independent broker and let them get you into the coverage you require, and they'll probably save you money because they can place with hundreds of companies.
i.e. I just pinged my broker and this is what he forwarded:
Every auto insurance policy from The Hartford includes: Coverage for damage to a rental vehicle is provided while in the U.S., its territories and Canada
#206
Is anybody on this forum insured in North Carolina? If so, who is your insurance company? My understanding is that this is an NC statute, but SURELY there are people in NC having to go through this rental hell!
Last edited by littleblackcar; 03-08-2016 at 03:16 PM.
#208
I wouldn't count on the dealership doing things like charging the battery and making sure you don't get flat spots. Some dealers are apparently towing the vehicle back to the house or dealership.
#209
Can always have someone just drop you off at the dealership...that's what I did.
#212
I'm with State Farm and my policy covers consecutive rentals as long as each is less than 21 days. I'm taking the loaner back to the dealer every 20 days and getting a new contract. Not in NC here.
#213
A girl from my dealership called me today. She was trying to sell me an oil change. When I asked her about the recall, she said that my car was, indeed, on the recall list and that I could bring it in on Monday if that was convenient. Then, I asked her if the parts were in. She went and checked, then came back with some baloney along the lines of "You can't bring it in until you get the letter in the mail."
See what I mean? Dealers in SoCal are joke. I keep scanning this thread for a California poster, but all these my-dealership-was-great stories are coming from outside California.
See what I mean? Dealers in SoCal are joke. I keep scanning this thread for a California poster, but all these my-dealership-was-great stories are coming from outside California.
#214
I received a white 2015 Honda civic practically brand new 10miles only. Navi Bluetooth cameras everything.
I'm just afraid of getting any scratches on it.
The lady said I can replace it with the new fit and she will call me when it comes back to the lot.
My sister called for her pilot same place and they told her they can fix it Thursday and that the part is in Stock.
Is that strange she has a 08 pilot and I have a 10 fit same dealer
I'm just afraid of getting any scratches on it.
The lady said I can replace it with the new fit and she will call me when it comes back to the lot.
My sister called for her pilot same place and they told her they can fix it Thursday and that the part is in Stock.
Is that strange she has a 08 pilot and I have a 10 fit same dealer
#215
A girl from my dealership called me today. She was trying to sell me an oil change. When I asked her about the recall, she said that my car was, indeed, on the recall list and that I could bring it in on Monday if that was convenient. Then, I asked her if the parts were in. She went and checked, then came back with some baloney along the lines of "You can't bring it in until you get the letter in the mail."
See what I mean? Dealers in SoCal are joke. I keep scanning this thread for a California poster, but all these my-dealership-was-great stories are coming from outside California.
See what I mean? Dealers in SoCal are joke. I keep scanning this thread for a California poster, but all these my-dealership-was-great stories are coming from outside California.
No issues for me. I got dropped off by a coworker since I was keeping my car at home, gave the service adviser my case number, showed my proof I was the owner of the vehicle (registration/insurance card w/ VIN) and they put me in the system and set me up with a loaner. Took 30 minutes tops before I was back on the road.
I received a white 2015 Honda civic practically brand new 10miles only. Navi Bluetooth cameras everything.
I'm just afraid of getting any scratches on it.
The lady said I can replace it with the new fit and she will call me when it comes back to the lot.
My sister called for her pilot same place and they told her they can fix it Thursday and that the part is in Stock.
Is that strange she has a 08 pilot and I have a 10 fit same dealer
I'm just afraid of getting any scratches on it.
The lady said I can replace it with the new fit and she will call me when it comes back to the lot.
My sister called for her pilot same place and they told her they can fix it Thursday and that the part is in Stock.
Is that strange she has a 08 pilot and I have a 10 fit same dealer
#217
For older model Hondas and non-Fit Hondas, parts are available. The parts are not the same for every car...so the correct part for the Fit is NOT yet available.
I mentioned that people I know with Accords (2001-07)...Elements (2003-11)...Civics (2001-05) and Pilots (2003-08) have parts available.
This is what I found online
"Impacted vehicles include the 2007 to 2011 CR-V crossover, 2011 to 2015 CR-Z coupe, 2009 to 2013 Fit, 2013 to 2014 Fit EV, 2010 to 2014 Insight hybrid and the 2007 to 2014 Ridgeline.
Replacement parts will not be available until late summer."
This implies those newer generation Hondas will not have parts available until summer where as other models not mentioned will have parts available...like the Accord, Civic, Element, Pilot, Odyssey
I mentioned that people I know with Accords (2001-07)...Elements (2003-11)...Civics (2001-05) and Pilots (2003-08) have parts available.
This is what I found online
"Impacted vehicles include the 2007 to 2011 CR-V crossover, 2011 to 2015 CR-Z coupe, 2009 to 2013 Fit, 2013 to 2014 Fit EV, 2010 to 2014 Insight hybrid and the 2007 to 2014 Ridgeline.
Replacement parts will not be available until late summer."
This implies those newer generation Hondas will not have parts available until summer where as other models not mentioned will have parts available...like the Accord, Civic, Element, Pilot, Odyssey
Last edited by shinjari; 03-09-2016 at 04:33 PM.
#218
I totally hated the Hyundai Elantra sedan Enterprise hooked me up with so I called today to ask for a replacement car. Picking up a Fiesta hatchback in the AM. Much happier. Especially if I'm going to have to live with the thing til summer.
#219
not hating the elantra, but would definitely be happier with a focus hatchback. fiesta seems along the lines of the yaris I had and that was terrible.