Mazda 6 - Timing chain snapped on 07 plate mazda 6 2.0 petro

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Sun 25 Nov 2012 14:45
Mazda 6 - Timing chain snapped on 07 plate mazda 6 2.0 petro - Loveablerogue40
Has anybody heard of this happening before? Well it's happened to me! Not sure of the resulting damage and cost yet? Likely causes please anyone? Do you think mazda UK should compensate me for this? Any advice would be very much appreciated.

Ps:- mazda claim that non manufacturer servicing carried out post warranty expiry could be attributable? If that is the case why aren't I seeing broken down mazdas everywhere? Surely during a recession everyone isn't sticking to manufacturers servicing?
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Sun 25 Nov 2012 15:15
Mazda 6 - Timing chain snapped on 07 plate mazda 6 2.0 petro - daveyjp
With a full dealer service history manufacturers are more likely to offer a contribution for repairs outside of warranty (especially Japanese such as Honda and Toyota). This aspect of having a FDSH is seldom highlighted.

Use an independent for servicing after the warranty expires and you can wave goodbye to a contribution.

Edited by daveyjp on 25/11/2012 at 15:16

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Tue 27 Nov 2012 05:17
Mazda 6 - Timing chain snapped on 07 plate mazda 6 2.0 petro - 1litregolfeater

FDSH? you FDSH!

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Tue 27 Nov 2012 08:57
Mazda 6 - Timing chain snapped on 07 plate mazda 6 2.0 petro - gordonbennet

Its a Mazda, sorry but i'll be amazed if the maker contributes anything worth mentioning, but hope to be amazed in this case.

Many posts i've read about Toyota honouring their responsibilities long after warranty has expired where owners have had aftermarket but decent servicing, but it does make sense to keep the main dealer service history complete up to say 5 years, IF the manufacturer is reputed for sustomer care.

Sadly in many cases for too many makers, once warranty expires you're on your own.

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