Guys,
As I mentioned before I was hearing a rattleling sound coming from the back of my car..Well...I took it to the dealer..and after testing my car and other cars including brand new ones (mine is three weeks old though) we found out that my car had an extra sound coming from the back, most probably from the engine. Sound was louder, especially when you were driving in low speed and the car was doing its automatic shifting....
Anyway...result:
The service specialist contact SMART and they are going to replace the transmission...I just have to wait for it to be sent from Germany..
I have to tell that workshop guy was very sceptical, but after testing the other cars he realized I wasn't over reacting I think!!.
I feel much better with the service they are offering now. It feels more
reliable.
Hope they can continue that way!!
PS: HAS SOMEBODY HAVE THIS ISSUE OR PROBLEM WITH THE CAR YET, TO SHARE EXPERIENCES!!
THANKS,
FABIO
As I mentioned before I was hearing a rattleling sound coming from the back of my car..Well...I took it to the dealer..and after testing my car and other cars including brand new ones (mine is three weeks old though) we found out that my car had an extra sound coming from the back, most probably from the engine. Sound was louder, especially when you were driving in low speed and the car was doing its automatic shifting....
Anyway...result:
The service specialist contact SMART and they are going to replace the transmission...I just have to wait for it to be sent from Germany..
I have to tell that workshop guy was very sceptical, but after testing the other cars he realized I wasn't over reacting I think!!.
I feel much better with the service they are offering now. It feels more
reliable.
Hope they can continue that way!!
PS: HAS SOMEBODY HAVE THIS ISSUE OR PROBLEM WITH THE CAR YET, TO SHARE EXPERIENCES!!
THANKS,
FABIO
4 Comments
- Comment by Terry McDonald on November 26, 2008 at 7:53pm
- We've had ours for about a week...I've had a high-pitched whine from the engine area, upon start-up, that may last 15-20 sec then stops and doesn't come back til another start-up..(doesn't do it every time)...definitely wasn't there the first couple of days...my problem is not a rattling, however...other than that, love the car!!
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Comment by 451 Kahn on November 26, 2008 at 8:11pm - I would let the dealer check it.
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Comment by Bruce Fromoz on November 26, 2008 at 10:16pm -
That little whine on cold startupis normal, and everyone's smart (except Mr. Bad Example's) does it. My guess that the little fan is clearing some kind of vapors that may have collected on cool down.
Also, finally, Consumer's Union has thrown smart a bone by naming it among the most reliable of the 2008's
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