Radiator failure 2014
#1
Radiator failure 2014
The radiator on my 2014 clubman sprung a leak this week. The car has 65,000 miles on it. Yes, I was very disappointed. Local shop charged $1000.00 to replace it. They said the leak was a result of corrosion, which they were kind enough to show me. They tested my antifreeze, and said it was not acidic.
I think this failure was a result of planned obsolescence.
Has anyone else had his issue? Did you fix it yourself? If a shop did the repair, can you tell me what it cost for the work?
Thank you.
I think this failure was a result of planned obsolescence.
Has anyone else had his issue? Did you fix it yourself? If a shop did the repair, can you tell me what it cost for the work?
Thank you.
#2
never heard of such issue with radiators.
I do all of my repairs including engine and transmission swaps or repairs.
1000 is a bit too much.
https://www.newtis.info/tisv2/a/en/r...-parts/Hgg0Jbw
I do all of my repairs including engine and transmission swaps or repairs.
1000 is a bit too much.
https://www.newtis.info/tisv2/a/en/r...-parts/Hgg0Jbw
#3
Thank you, MiniToBe. Sure wish I had that information earlier. I have done some of my own repairs. I thought this would have been a bit much for me. In hindsight, I could have probably done it.
No doubt I have to find a new repair shop. Probably best to stay away from any business that has the word "Elite" in its title. I, no doubt, was taken for a ride.
Thanks again.
No doubt I have to find a new repair shop. Probably best to stay away from any business that has the word "Elite" in its title. I, no doubt, was taken for a ride.
Thanks again.
#4
I couldn't agree more...I have a friend who had a mini and went to such mechanic and told him he needed a new engine for a "spun bearing". Well, it was the serpentine belt!
Always attempt the repair yourself. worst case scenario, you tow the car to a shop and have them finish it up.
let's say you paid extra for the "warranty" of their work.
Always attempt the repair yourself. worst case scenario, you tow the car to a shop and have them finish it up.
let's say you paid extra for the "warranty" of their work.
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