John F. asked

⚖️  Law

My 2003 Windstar has not passed the emissions test due to a diagnostic problem. I took it to the dealer because the van has an emission warranty from the factory (it has 63,000 miles on it). The technician told me after I paid $110 for the diagnostic that the car has a vacuum leaking problem with the space intake that is not covered under the warranty. The estimated cost is $900, and in order for me to get a waiver for the DMV to renew my registration card, I will have to pay the first $700 to repair the problem, have the car retested, and if the problem persists, THEN I will get a waiver from the dealer. Is this accurate? It doesn't make sense to me...

March 8th, 2024

Kurt N. answered

You must first get the repairs made at your cost if they are not covered under the warranty. It's im...

March 8th, 2024

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