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I just purchased a 2005 EX Civic about 3 weeks ago. On delivery I noted to the dealer that there was a spot in the paint that needed to be fixed. The dealer agreed and wrote it on their we owe list. A week later I took the car in and they buffed the spot out. The paint looked perfect for about a week until the wax wore off, so I took it back in and they said that there was a problem with the clear coat and that they would have to repaint the door. Now that I have the car back there is paint overspray on one of my other doors, it looks like there is some debris underneath the paint on the door that was repainted and there are spots that look like water spots permanently in the paint that won't come off with washing or detailer. Any suggestions on what I should do other than raise hell with the dealership? The dealership won't be open till Monday, so any suggestions are welcome.

 
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Yeah go back with it and freak out ,,its a 2005 man ..
we really cant say more than go back and if they are bitches get a laywer involved

 
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well, it is their fault that it looks like ***.. so bring it back and have 'em fix it..

 
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I don't think you have many options other than taking it back and have them fix it for ya. When I bought my 04, it came with a scratch on the rear bumper and they were like bring it next week, we'll reaplace it...what?? next week? I said...you must be freaking kidding me...I made them put a new bumper the same afternoon...dealers are usually like that, they solve everything by procastinating...as soon as the car leaves the dealership, they'd give you a hard time to fix problems...so I suggest not to take too long with it...

 
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Well you're all confirming what I already thought, so I'll just call them when they open on Monday, and start off nice, but if they pull any sh*t watch out.

 
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ya don't delay it. bring the problem to them and make them fix it.

 
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being that new I would be all over the dealer about it. Take it back and if they don't do anything to fix it I would say get a lawyer

 
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fuck that........take that **** back

 
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The things that looks like water spots are actaully overspray of clear coat. Sounds like they didnt even prep the door but just sprayed a new coat of paint over it...

Take it to a body shop and get an estimate of how much its gonna cost.... then take the estimate and say that if Honda cant do it normally you'll take it to a body shop that can and have Honda pay for it

 
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This is a good tip. Any recommendations on how to find a good body shop?

 
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You got to look around your area bud, we can't help you with that...try the yellow pages...well, they are yellow over here, over there, they might be a diferent color

 
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I just wanted to let you know that by law if you bring a new car in for the same thing 3 times it is considered a lemon and they have to replace the whole car.

 
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I just checked the Missouri lemon laws and it looks like it has to be four or more attempts at repair here, but thanks for the info. I didn't even know about this before.

 
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About finding a good body shop..... its tough. The best way to go about this is to ask around, then go visit a body shop and see the types of cars that are there. If you see a couple BMWs, Benzs.... then most likely its a good shop.

 
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take it back and pimp slap them, if that doesn't work slam their heads into the door a few times

 
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As fun as that sounds I don't think committing assault is gonna get my car fixed any faster.

 
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i'd do what he said. A 2005 doesn't deserve this.

 
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id demand a different car. fukkk that

 
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I'd definately be happier with a new car, but I'm not sure if the dealership is gonna go for it or not. I guess we'll find out on Monday. The only other problem with that is that this was the only dealership in my area that had a 4 door EX Civic sedan in black with a 5spd transmission. I guess if they'll give me a different car I'll have to take it in a different color.

 
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if they don't have your color make them get it, you should not be punished for their mistakes. it is not your fault it was f-ed up.

 
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Wonder if you can get your money back

 
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less than 30 days bro! return exchange is with in 30 days that's some bullsh1t!... you paid new so you get new, not newly fvcked!

 
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Is this 30 day return exchange law or what is it?

 
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Just a little update on the whole paint disaster. I took the car back to the dealership and they agreed that it was a shitty paint job. They have since repainted the door two additional times and it's still not fixed right so I demanded a new car or they buy back mine. I await word from Honda on Monday as to their decision.

 
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did you call Honda head office?

 
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No I haven't yet. The dealership is calling Honda and trying to get them to buy back my car since the defect came from the factory. If I have no luck going through the dealership you can bet that I'll be calling Honda myself.

 
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you should. tell honda the dealership name and their whereabouts and they'll be in deep **** from head office.

 
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Do you have a particular phone number or should I just do a google search for one?

 
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i thought the dealership would take the door off to paint it. oh yeah, it's a dealership. their cheap like that.

 
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check hondacars.com i would guess.