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Originally Posted by Design1stCode2nd
It really depends on the dealer. It’s not uncommon for any brand to want to see if the car was maintained properly if they are to cover significant repairs. I’ve had this issue with both domestic and foreign makes. Plenty of instances of Japanese, American and German companies pushing issues under the rug to avoid costly recalls.
How much Ford has ownership of Mazda has nothing to do with it. Ford had a controlling interest (by Japanese law 33%) in the past but Mazda was run by Mazda and not Ford. Think of it more as an alliance of two car manufacturers to allow parts sharing. I.E. Ford Fusion is on the Mazda 6 platform, euro focus, Volvo S40 and Mazda 3 were on the same platform.
A lot of people and I can understand it and would probably do the same have had a lemon or an issue with a car and swear off the brand altogether. When you are spending that kind of money why chance a repeat issue.
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That's really the heart of the issue. I got sucked in to the public perception that Foreign cars were better. So, I shopped around and found the Mazda3 to be a great value for the price. Up until this I had nothing but great things to say about the car. And yes, it is my fault for not keeping the records. My complaint came from the fact that their own mechanic said the car had not been neglected as did a second independant mechanic. They still refused for lack of documentation. And in their defence, the rules say to have them. Again, I think in this tough economy, if they can find a way out they will. Maybe a year ago, they would have taken care of me?
