kia 7 year warranty

[borderbilly]

Yesterday the alternator belt snapped on my 68 plate Sportage. Got it taken to my local Kia dealer who has quoted me £ 795 for belt and pulley replacement. Wait for it, if the regenerator is goosed it will be £1790. I asked about the 7 year warranty and was told the belt is not covered, but surely the regenerator should be. They are going to phone once the technician has diagnosed the full damage. I bet i know what they will say. The 7 year warranty is up in December. Anyone had such problem?

 

[otherclive]

I’ve had three Kia’s from 2004, and still have a Rio. I’ve only ever had one warranty claim and that was for a new drivers seat height adjuster lever. I assume your car has a full service history. Hopefully they will support your claim.

 

[borderbilly]

yes FSH.

 

[Hutch]

Wow, that's a hefty price for a new snake belt.
For my Santa Fe, a new one is £35 to £60 .
I think I may change mine, no cracks in it at all, only done 101106 miles as of today. It should take me about an hour.