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Subject:Re: AVP and repair costs nationwide (Longish)
From:Steve
Date:Tue, 13 Apr 1999 14:34:06 -0700

Here here!  Hold them to their word.  It's the law anyway.

Stuart MacMillan wrote:

> This is why I am thinking of doing the work myself, or finding a good
> local rebuilder.  Shipping costs are nonexistent.
>
> AVP should fix this under warranty themselves.  Defective seals are
> covered by their warranty just like a defective piston would be, and if
> they are unwilling to pay the true cost of the repair done locally you
> will have to remove the engine and ship it back, but they should pay for
> shipping.  Check with the Attorney General's office in your state and in
> California for your rights under this warranty.
>
> If you paid by credit card, and I hope you did, call them too and
> dispute the charge due to the defective product.  That is the only way
> you will have real leverage!
>
> Good luck and keep us posted.
>
> Edward Berlett wrote:
> >
> > AVP claims that there were a batch of bad head gaskets from the
> > manufacturer and that the warrenttee work will be paid by the gasket
> > manufacturer.
> >
> --
> Stuart MacMillan
> Manager, Case Program
> 800-909-8244 ext 208
>
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