Body repair

[Retroguy]

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How horrible! Thankfully nobody got hurt - hopefully no kids in the car at the time, that would be scary. Wondering why the proximity sensors weren't going off as you approached the door?

 

[Tim-in-CA]

Yea, sounds bad. At least its not Tesla, people are waiting 6+ months for parts for repair! I think that Kia will catch up quickly once production starts to meet demand.

 

[emj123]

How horrible! Thankfully nobody got hurt - hopefully no kids in the car at the time, that would be scary. Wondering why the proximity sensors weren't going off as you approached the door?

Yes, I wondered the same. It's finally all fixed now. The rear wiper motor also had to be replaced, so between waiting for the glass and waiting for the motor, I was able to drive it 2 days in the month of June. But that's nothing compared to the person who has been waiting 9 weeks for parts at the body shop! I'd be beyond pissed...

 

[mattcantwin]

Yes, I wondered the same. It's finally all fixed now. The rear wiper motor also had to be replaced, so between waiting for the glass and waiting for the motor, I was able to drive it 2 days in the month of June. But that's nothing compared to the person who has been waiting 9 weeks for parts at the body shop! I'd be beyond pissed...

Glad to hear the repair was finally completed.

 

[jazzyone]

Yes, I wondered the same. It's finally all fixed now. The rear wiper motor also had to be replaced, so between waiting for the glass and waiting for the motor, I was able to drive it 2 days in the month of June. But that's nothing compared to the person who has been waiting 9 weeks for parts at the body shop! I'd be beyond pissed...

Did you get KIA glass or aftermarket glass?

 

[telluride]

I've heard there is shortage on OEM front windshields too.

 

[jazzyone]

I've heard there is shortage on OEM front windshields too.

Yeah, I don't get it...Even 3rd party accessory vendors are not supporting the KT after the release date 4 months ago. For example, Yakima/Thule doesn't have anything that's compatible with the rack system. Maybe KIA should have actually released the KT in March of 2020 instead of March of 2019. It is a 2020 model, right?

 

[Retroguy]

Yeah, I don't get it...Even 3rd party accessory vendors are not supporting the KT after the release date 4 months ago. For example, Yakima/Thule doesn't have anything that's compatible with the rack system. Maybe KIA should have actually released the KT in March of 2020 instead of March of 2019. It is a 2020 model, right?

I was told by a company in Korea that makes center console organizers that they don't have anything for the KIA T-Ride because it's a North American car. The head smack was slow and deliberate.........

 

[emj123]

Did you get KIA glass or aftermarket glass?

Honestly, I have no idea. Safelite ordered it.

 

[Vietvet]

For the hell of it, I called Safelite Auto Glass... Hesitation and said "sorry...not even in the system yet." I guess too much, too soon. Now all you can hope for is at least a way to wrangle a rental/loaner. And.. there are many who do wait for a NEW car but have the issue of a lease running out soon so...not necessarily a vehicle to drive unless you can get someone to cover that cost... This will force many to go to another make or model. What I am noticing is that … as we speak...there are Tellurides ending up in salvage yards already... More than one way to skin a cat... when needed.

 

[emj123]

Portland Glass told me the same thing, but Safelite was great.

If I were in that position, I'd definitely go in another direction.

 

[Vietvet]

Portland Glass told me the same thing, but Safelite was great.

If I were in that position, I'd definitely go in another direction.

So I assume the window is replaced? I still find it interesting that Safelite told me...the 2020 KT glass was not even in the system yet... I assumed they checked the 'puter…

 

[emj123]

So I assume the window is replaced? I still find it interesting that Safelite told me...the 2020 KT glass was NOT even in the system yet... I assumed they checked the 'puter…

Yes, it was the rear glass, but it has been replaced.

 

[MatthewJ]

Safelite produces their windshields in-house so it’s not OEM. Most glass companies will either use PPG or SGS glass which are OEE “Original Equipment Equivalent”.