J M
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Hi all,
Looking for some help. Just purchased a used 2017 Kia Soul EV. I've had it 2 months. This month I just started seeing EV! light when driving and it's come on more frequently. I took it to the dealer (took a month to get an appointment) for inspection, paid $240 to diagnose it. They said that it's due to a faulty battery heater ($4,000 + Labor) and needs to be replaced. They saw there was an extended warranty purchased from the dealer (same dealer I took it to) but from the previous owner. It doesn't transfer.
So I'm looking at paying $5,000+ because it's not covered under Manufacturer warranty, or the extended from the dealership. I paid $10,000 for the car, so do I just call it a total and eat the loss? Or is it drivable like this?
Money is so tight right now, trying to figure out what to do. If I can just drive it, ignoring the heater issue, I'll do that.
Thanks!
JM
Looking for some help. Just purchased a used 2017 Kia Soul EV. I've had it 2 months. This month I just started seeing EV! light when driving and it's come on more frequently. I took it to the dealer (took a month to get an appointment) for inspection, paid $240 to diagnose it. They said that it's due to a faulty battery heater ($4,000 + Labor) and needs to be replaced. They saw there was an extended warranty purchased from the dealer (same dealer I took it to) but from the previous owner. It doesn't transfer.
So I'm looking at paying $5,000+ because it's not covered under Manufacturer warranty, or the extended from the dealership. I paid $10,000 for the car, so do I just call it a total and eat the loss? Or is it drivable like this?
Money is so tight right now, trying to figure out what to do. If I can just drive it, ignoring the heater issue, I'll do that.
Thanks!
JM
