a little unlucky

[docbry]

Just become proud owner of a 1999 honda s2000. Had it for 2 weeks before some old bag ran into the back of it, thats been fixed.
On top of that it conked out on me a couple of weeks ago and has been in the honda garage since, apparently it was recalled for faulty spark plugs and the garage that sorted it put the wrong ones in. one of which has overheated and dropped into the engine. knackering the cylinder head and one of the pistons. Its being sorted by hondfa but does anyone know if i can get anything out of the garage that buggered it up. as you can probably imagine i'm a tad peeved!
ps think i might just be venting spleen here.

[Trefor]

Well I guess if they fix it as good as new that's a start. Also at least the same grade loan car whilst yours is being repaired ... or maybe an NSX for your troubles

You could try for some mats 'n flaps and a free service or something too.

Hope it's better soon.

[douglasr]

The fix applied was to replace the spark plugs and change an oil bolt (that directs oil flow) inside the engine. Honda extended the engine warranty by 1 year when the work was complete. I suggest you talk to Honda Customer Services and get the engine warranty extended further or an exta years full warranty thrown in. There is a link for customer services on www.honda.co.uk.

For all things S2000, go to www.s2ki.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?s=&forumid=25

You can find full technical details by searchibg for "oil bolt" using the advanced search faclilty.

[docbry]

thanks for the advice, have now registered with s2ki.
my car is still in the garage, got it back on monday, only for the malfunction light to come on almost immediately, now its having a new cat, o2 sensor and middle and rear exhaust sections aswell as the original block and pistons. should have it back middle of next week.
I am currently writing a letter to honda customer services they have been useless over the phone, oh and i'm driving a honda stream as a loan car. don't know whether to laugh or cry anymore!
at least it will have lots of new bits

[markda]

My expierence of honda ownership was very good. Unlike most other manufaturers who argue the toss. Honda didnt even query it when I mentioned that my Integra Type R seemed to have warped discs at just 14,000 miles . They replaced them the following week for new discs and pads without charge.

I guess what I am trying to say if I would be gunning for extended warranty about now. Surely there engine work is warrantied for a period of 1 year anyway. What about the rest of the car, surely your 3 year manufacturers warranty is nearly up?

You could try to push for a sensible replacement car. A bit of an arse as were comming into summer, but short term.

[docbry]

The guy that had it before me had extended the warranty so theres still a few months left to run on it, but i agree they should give me at least another years engine warranty. Should get it back in a few days so not going to argue about the loan car now. anyway "suv's" have their benefits, cupholders for example !