Category Archives: Mazda3

These pictures are going to be embarrassing

For the past 2 months I have been working on the product creation and launch of our Premium Molded Carpet Kits for both the Mazda6 and Mazdaspeed6 (you can find the site at www.mazda6carpet.com).  While putting together the website I … Continue reading

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Where to find rust on your Mazda3 that may be covered by warranty.

1. Rear Fenders One of the first areas to check is where the end of the rear bumper meets the rear quarter panel at the rear wheel opening.  Its at this point where rust begins to form as bubbling paint.

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PART 2: Mazda Canada Quietly Pulls Back on Warranty Coverage

A couple of weeks ago I wrote about how Mazda Canada was quietly reducing the dollar amount it would pay for repairing corrosion on vehicles at qualified for their Corrosion Warranty Protection which was extended from 5 years unlimited kilometers … Continue reading

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Tensioner Failure on Mazda3′s

2004 and some early 2005 Mazda 3 were equipped with a plastic pulley on the serpentine belt tensioner. This applies to both 2.0 liter and 2.3 liter engines. In newer models it appears as though the plastic pulley has been … Continue reading

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PART 1: Mazda Canada Quietly Pulls Back on Rusted Mazda3 claims

The rust problem with the first generation Mazda 3 produced from model year 2004 – 2009, that has been widely written about in forums and blogs across the internet has taken an underhanded turn. Mazda Canada had extended their 5 … Continue reading

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Canada Online Store opens at Noon Eastern

Ok so here are the details for today. At 12 noon eastern the Mazda3Carpet.com Canadian order page will officially go live, serving all of Canada. To help ring in this milestone in our business, we are going to offer up … Continue reading

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