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I own a 10-year-old Citroen Xsara which is in excellent condition and has been main dealer serviced from new.
I have just noticed some corrosion on the bottom edge of the drivers door, which I was about to treat with some Kurust and then remembered that there is a 12-year corrosion warranty on Citroens. One of the conditions of the warranty is that bi-yearly 'anti-perforation' inspections are carried out, but this is something I'd never thought to do. Could the full main dealer service history likely be taken as sufficient evidence of correct maintenance, or is there no point in asking?
I have just noticed some corrosion on the bottom edge of the drivers door, which I was about to treat with some Kurust and then remembered that there is a 12-year corrosion warranty on Citroens. One of the conditions of the warranty is that bi-yearly 'anti-perforation' inspections are carried out, but this is something I'd never thought to do. Could the full main dealer service history likely be taken as sufficient evidence of correct maintenance, or is there no point in asking?
Asked on 27 April 2011 by V8 Chris
Answered by
Honest John
Worth asking. See what they say. If you don't ask you will miss any chance you might have had.
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