today, when i walked into my garage i found a giant puddle of anti freeze liquid coming from the bottom middle of my car, and a couple days before this occured i hit a tire on the freeway and small plastic parts from the bottom of my car got ripped away...if i take it to chrysler, will they not put it under warranty because of that hit? and is it still safe to drive my car? or should i leave it alone till i get it completely fixed?

 

Road Hazards aren't going to be covered under warranty. If you have a low insurance deductible, give your ins company a cal. If not, your wallet is about to get it's excercise. Depending on how much it's leaking, I wouldn't drive it much...

 

3 things come to mind........

1. If you have pets make sure they do not get anywhere near the puddle......Antifreeze is very sweet tasting, which makes animals like it. It's also EXTREMELY poisonous. Best bet is to clean it up immediately, you really don't want any mice or other rodents getting into it and expiring within your walls. (I've had that happen a couple of years ago...not pleasant!)

2. If you refill your antifreeze....be sure to use the correct mixture......don't just use straight water. Antifreeze not only keeps the coolant from freezing, but it also raises the boiling point of the water, and helps to clean and lubricate the cooling system and it's components.

3. No, the dealer will not repair under warranty the damage caused by a road hazard. It wasn't a factory defect, therefore you'll neet to contact your insurance to see what they'll do, or pull out the 'ol wallet and suffer the pain!

 

Double post........my bad!

 

Sounds like you popped the heat exchanger and/or hoses...bummer.

Now is the PERFECT time to upgrade to an LET heat exchanger, and it probably costs about 1/3rd the price of a STOCK one.

Jerry, Erick, where are you guys at?!?! What kind of salesmen are you?!?!?

SQ

 

I noticed your age (17). Even if your insurance deductible is low, I'd advise to bite the bullet and pay for this out of pocket. Even something this minor is bound to make your insurance rates skyrocket at such a young age. Definitely talk to your parents about it, they should be able to advise you more about their policy (assuming that you're covered under it).