So I recently purchased a used 2014 Honda Civic EX. I brought it to my machanic for an oil change, during the inspection they said it looks like I have a rear main leak. Since it has only 33,000 miles on it they felt I should take it back to the dealership and they should be responsible for fixing it under warranty. When I went to the dealer they said it isn't a leak, just road dirt. What are your thoughts, should this be covered under the Powertrain Warranty? Does this look like a major issue?
Update #1:
1/4/17- After going back and forth to the dealership I purchased the car and a different Honda dealership, they added dye to trace the leak. I got a call back from Honda, my service rep. said after calling the Tech Line and they decided that they need to put in a need transmission. I scheduled an appointment for next week. The only issue I have so far is that I only have one car and they said this is an all day job, I'm fine with that, so I asked the service rep. if I would be provided with a loaner car. He stated that Honda doesn't do loaner cars anymore and they have a deal worked out with the local car rental agency. I let him know I didn't feel that helped at all since I was getting warranty work done, to then have out of pocket cost for the repair. He stated its a new policy Honda incorporated at all its dealerships....
Update #1:
1/4/17- After going back and forth to the dealership I purchased the car and a different Honda dealership, they added dye to trace the leak. I got a call back from Honda, my service rep. said after calling the Tech Line and they decided that they need to put in a need transmission. I scheduled an appointment for next week. The only issue I have so far is that I only have one car and they said this is an all day job, I'm fine with that, so I asked the service rep. if I would be provided with a loaner car. He stated that Honda doesn't do loaner cars anymore and they have a deal worked out with the local car rental agency. I let him know I didn't feel that helped at all since I was getting warranty work done, to then have out of pocket cost for the repair. He stated its a new policy Honda incorporated at all its dealerships....
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