Air freshener ruined my dash :(

[sodhi90]

Ok heres the story, i bought a "Vent fresh" air freshener about a month back for my car http://www.autoexpressions.com/air-c...nt-fresh%C2%AE .
it was stated on the packaging to be "Spill Resistant" but it evidently it did spill all over my dash taking paint off wherever it went. i havent tampered with the air freshener in anyway. would i have a valid case against this company to pay for the fixing of the damage its done? i have already emailed them with the story but yet to get a reply. 3 panels would need replacing including the stereo facia plate which is 705 alone (quoted from my dealer) and in total $1261.25.
i really dont want to pay that sorta money. i know i could leave it but seeing the marks will just eat away at me slowly !!

[power_of_dreams]

ooooo shiiiit.
all the best!

[SHOGUNOVDDRK]

do not want.

[Darkii_]

fark man that looks nasty, have you tried looking at your local wreckers for the part? Honda usually charge a premium for stuff.

Best of luck mate

[tiksie]

Chase it up man, keep emailing them, give them a call

[lithium]

ouch! looks bad. you may as well try, but i think it's unlikely they will accept any responsibility for it. for what its worth good luck sorting it out

at least now everyone knows which brand of air freshener NOT to buy

[sodhi90]

ouch! looks bad. you may as well try, but i think it's unlikely they will accept any responsibility for it. for what its worth good luck sorting it out

at least now everyone knows which brand of air freshener NOT to buy

cheers man , yeah never buying a liquid air freshener regardless lol

I would be surprised if they even respond to my email.... :/

[flipfire]

That sucks dude

They might argue the word 'resistant' in context. Its does say spill resistant not spill proof.

Just keep grilling them about it, your bound to get some form of compensation.

[demons21]

Unluck man.. I never have trusted those things. I buy that "new car smell" spray and use it after I clean my car. Doesn't last though..

[sodhi90]

Gonna call HondaRec in Nerang and get some prices. see if i can save some money.

[dtngo]

doosra had the same problem, but not as severe as yours. He ended up spraying his stereo unit black. See http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?t=113799

[kcokla]

man thats bad,

i suggest u chase it up.

i once bought a product that was a lubracant for my window rails and it had contacted the plastic areas too (naturally) and it would eat away at the paint.

i got compensated for around $900. very cool

which was a quote frmo honda.