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Today's rant

jean2579 — Thu, 11 Jun 2015 02:52:38 GMT

Today I received the air bag recall notice on my car.
Only problem is that I have to drive 200kms to nearest authorised dealer and back.
I hate Highway driving.😡

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janeababe — Thu, 11 Jun 2015 02:55:45 GMT

Oh No.... well that sux!

Isnt there anyone who could go with you for the drive? ... or do the driving for you?
I hope the manufacturer is paying for your petrol expenses.

Good luck with it all

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bright.ton42 — Thu, 11 Jun 2015 03:00:10 GMT

So do I, I'll avoid it as much as possible. I feel for you.

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serendipityricho — Thu, 11 Jun 2015 03:04:10 GMT

Jean--i think you have more chance of being struck

by lighthing that an airbag going off----its too cover the manifacturer just in case.........Richo.

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imastawka — Thu, 11 Jun 2015 03:19:01 GMT

Richo, ex SIL's airbags went off when he hit a wombat on a back country road.

Car was fine - til he hit a tree cos he couldn't see around the air bag!

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digupatin — Thu, 11 Jun 2015 03:35:43 GMT

Six fatalities and more than 100 injuries have been linked to the Takata airbags, and in some cases the incidents were horrific, with metal shards penetrating a driver’s face and neck.

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mbselections00 — Thu, 11 Jun 2015 04:23:02 GMT

@jean2579 wrote:
Today I received the air bag recall notice on my car.
Only problem is that I have to drive 200kms to nearest authorised dealer and back.
I hate Highway driving.😡

That really does suck. It really irks me that in such situations you are the one who has to do the running around when it was not your mistake in the first place. Some dealerships here in Brissie have mobile service vans - wondering if yours would possibly have one and be able to come to you or if they could authorize someone local to do the change over if they sent one out to them ?

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mbselections00 — Thu, 11 Jun 2015 04:25:58 GMT

@imastawka wrote:
Richo, ex SIL's airbags went off when he hit a wombat on a back country road.

Car was fine - til he hit a tree cos he couldn't see around the air bag!

Omg, that's terrible !!! Hope he was ok

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lionrose.7 — Thu, 11 Jun 2015 05:12:28 GMT

I also hate motor way driving.

I know a young man that got angry with his car and punched the stearing wheel and the airbag went off.

Every time I see him I smile, he thinks I am being nice 🙂

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jean2579 — Thu, 11 Jun 2015 05:42:05 GMT

I contacted BMW head office asking this question, and was told that only one of their dealers could carry out the work. I called the NRMA legal service and was virtually told to get lost. They definitely were not interested, first tIme in almost 40 years membership I have asked for advice. It will be the last time. I also contacted the ACCC who is responsible for all recalls and was told that they had other enquiries from people in regional areas and were planning on making a ruling regarding costs, but they did not know how long that would be.

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youcandoityoucandoityoucandoit — Thu, 11 Jun 2015 05:44:17 GMT

@lionrose.7 wrote:
I also hate motor way driving.

I know a young man that got angry with his car and punched the stearing wheel and the airbag went off.

Every time I see him I smile, he thinks I am being nice 🙂

But I love that show Motorway Patrol!

I watch it to learn English, translated from English

lol

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cmcoins2000 — Thu, 11 Jun 2015 05:46:02 GMT

Thought you were packing. ??

Chop chop.

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youcandoityoucandoityoucandoit — Thu, 11 Jun 2015 06:02:47 GMT

sob

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mbselections00 — Thu, 11 Jun 2015 06:15:31 GMT

@jean2579 wrote:
I contacted BMW head office asking this question, and was told that only one of their dealers could carry out the work. I called the NRMA legal service and was virtually told to get lost. They definitely were not interested, first tIme in almost 40 years membership I have asked for advice. It will be the last time. I also contacted the ACCC who is responsible for all recalls and was told that they had other enquiries from people in regional areas and were planning on making a ruling regarding costs, but they did not know how long that would be.

Well how about BMW send a tow truck to collect your car & take it to their dealership & replace it then ! I would tell them I don't feel safe driving 200 kms on the highway, presumably that would be at high speed, in case something goes wrong & the airbag goes off, plus you don't need to be driving under such stressful circumstances ! Of all manufacturers, I would have thought BMW would be more considerate & obliging ! Lol, well guess a few of us might think twice about buying a Bmer then if that's their attitude.

Shame about the NRMA - I know years ago their technical & legal services were excellent. RACQ (the equivalent up here) has gone the same way - they're basically just for road service membership these days.

I wonder, depending how long it takes ACCC to get off their butts and make a decision if it would be made retrospective ? Just my opinion of course, but to me it should be a no brainer - just make the fair & correct decision - it is not the consumers fault !