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#723 ·
PCUK said:
Had my offer yesterday by telephone. Not going to say what it was until it's in the bank, although I'm very pleased with it. If yours is similar Maud then I think you'll be OK.
Cheers,
Peter
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Hi Peter,
So pleased they offered you a price you are happy with, it's still worrying me sick (and with a whole lot of medical issues its the last thing i need - but none of us are relishing this are we lol!). I found a copy of the original receipt this morning and the price before P/x was actually £7750.... i highly doubt we will be offered near that tho even with the low mileage and service history. Can i ask how many miles your truck has done if you dont mind?
Also could any of you lovely people advise on IF the truck passes tomorrow and we then take it for MOT in Sept when its due, it fails due to chassis corrosion... will Nissan look at it again? Reason i ask is that i read on the Facebook group that once Nissan (Dekra etc) inspect them then we can't claim within 12 months of that date...I am a worry wart i know.

Do you have any idea when/how you will receive your payout Peter?

Thank you again for your help - its appreciated more than you know!

Maud
 
#725 ·
They'll sort you out Maud. Had my payout within a week of offer once you send the paperwork back. Don't forget they also pay you a mobility allowance of £30 a day for a replacement. I managed to get this extended until my new np300 Arrived. Happy days. My D40 went today?I have a cracking photo for you all but can't do it from my mobile. It's a very unfortunate image for Nissan. I think I've also managed to sell my hardtop and AT tyres which all helps. All in all I'm over 6k up for 150k 06 outlaw. Can't complain really.
 
#726 ·
Lucky Bugger!!! I'm sure it's all going to go wrong for me but I've sent off the paperwork so everything crossed that it all goes as well as yours. I've got my eye on 2014 Tekna which shouldn't be too rotten and if everything goes completely wrong then my back-up is plan is back to Thorntons for a recon' galvanised chassis which wouldn't be too bad either. Anyway, best of luck with yours as that's a pretty good result. Cheers, Peter
 
#727 ·
My inspection is booked and I'm sure it's going to fail due to hole in chassis. Will the dekra inspector take photos of my dented bonnet (knelt on it tying canoes on roof rack and creased it) and send them to Nissan?


If it decreases the offer from Nissan then it might be worth me sourcing and fitting a black bonnet but it's a lot of effort if they aren't interested. The rest of the vehicle is in really very good condition.
 
#729 ·
cssuk said:
you could be "servicing" the car when they turn up wont see the bonnet then
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That's a great idea. The only problem is if they need me to move it first, my drive is very steep so they may want it on the flat if they need to jack it up. The lady from dekra who called said they won't inspect on the road, in case the inspector's legs get run over.
 
#731 ·
Well today she was loaded up and carted away. Somewhat unceremoniously - rammed into the Nav in front, and then the top deck of the transporter lowered down to squash down those on the bottom deck.

I will be getting another make, so thank you and goodbye. What a sorry saga and I hope you all stay safe and don't get snapped on while driving at speed.
 
#733 ·
Not another one!

I know this thread has gone on a bit, so sorry if i have missed some bits, but I have just had my Navara fail its MOT due to Chassis Rust :crying: Particularly upsetting as i had Nissan (in fact they sent the RAC out) inspect it just 3 months ago and they told it was all fine.

My Truck is a 2007 D40, had a few owners, but in good general shape. It has holes on the cross member over the tank (where it meets the chassis) and by the rear suspension hangers.

I've re-opened my call to Nissan Uk and am waiting to hear back....

I'm trying to get a feel for how often Chassis Rust claims to Nissan are paid out?

Thanks All....
 

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#734 · (Edited)
Mac-the-truck said:
I know this thread has gone on a bit, so sorry if i have missed some bits, but I have just had my Navara fail its MOT due to Chassis Rust :crying: Particularly upsetting as i had Nissan (in fact they sent the RAC out) inspect it just 3 months ago and they told it was all fine.

My Truck is a 2007 D40, had a few owners, but in good general shape. It has holes on the cross member over the tank (where it meets the chassis) and by the rear suspension hangers.

I've re-opened my call to Nissan Uk and am waiting to hear back....

I'm trying to get a feel for how often Chassis Rust claims to Nissan are paid out?

Thanks All....
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Sorry to hear that you, too, have been caught up with the chassis problem, Mac.


In answer to your specific question as to how often, it would be "very frequently at the moment". As the issue has gained momentum since if was first mooted back in early 2015 and following media coverage, more and more owners are coming forward with notable corrosion, raising cases and having inspections done.


There have been reports that the cross-members are not covered as part of the buy-back offer, however regardless of this and by looking at your photographs it looks to me like yours will be condemned to due to corrosion around the spring mounts if the chassis rails are affected around the area of concern.


You might find this Technical Bulleting of interest which explains the key areas or corrosion where buy-back would be considered, together with the differing action that Nissan will take depending upon age of vehicle.


http://www.nissan-navara.net/20-nav...ra-chat/73554-nissan-tech-bulletin-mot-stations-re-rusty-chassis-reference.html


Yours being a 2007 falls slap-bang in the range of concern.
 
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#735 · (Edited)
"Well there's no problem that I can see" said the MD to the CEO.......

A very unfortunate picture for Nissan last week and there's even room for one more I reckon

Sad day but I get the new NP300 tomorrow then Ill stop posting on this thread at last!! I off to look at tech issues on the NP300

OOOPPs no photo...hang on new to this!!
 
#739 ·
Wooo Wooo, yip yip yip

Just looked at my bank balance and NIssan have kindly put £6,540 into the account including 13 days mobility allowance. Basic 07 King Cab with 83000 on the clock. Originally paid £6750 for it plus VAT in 2009 which was a bargain plus £1200 for a clutch and flywheel at 63000. Total cost for eight years happy motoring is therefore £1200! Sad to see the old girl go but overall I think Nissan have done me proud. Still can't really believe it.
Off to the truck shop we will go.:nerd2::grin2:
 
#740 ·
PCUK said:
Just looked at my bank balance and NIssan have kindly put £6,540 into the account including 13 days mobility allowance. Basic 07 King Cab with 83000 on the clock. Originally paid £6750 for it plus VAT in 2009 which was a bargain plus £1200 for a clutch and flywheel at 63000. Total cost for eight years happy motoring is therefore £1200! Sad to see the old girl go but overall I think Nissan have done me proud. Still can't really believe it.
Off to the truck shop we will go.:nerd2::grin2:
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So have you made the decision what to get yet?
 
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