I have been back to the garage once,they said they didnt know why or it could have been an over sight, but it has used the oil again. Can i make them take responsibility for any work the may need doing on the car. How do i stand legally.
2006-12-13 03:42:36 · 16 answers · asked by 1 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
its a 99 vw golf,at the garage they have r.a.c checks done on the cars,so foolishly i assumed that would be enough!
2006-12-13 04:10:27 · update #1
If you bought it from the dealer - there is a lemon law that you can try. If the car is brand new. If it's not - it's just your bad luck.
Google lemon law - there lawyers who handle these cases.
2006-12-13 03:45:23 · answer #1 · answered by Michael R 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
If there no leaks you have a worn out engine , after nine weeks you may have a problem claiming , the garage could say for instance that you had lead boots and have driven it heavily down motorways , the only way out that i can see is , if the mileage shows 80000 or less then there is a good chance that the clock has been backed , it would not use that amount of oil unless it has done considerable mileage , try ringing the previous owner ask them what the mileage was when they sold it if its been backed take it back and ask for your money back if they refuse say you will be reporting them to the trading standards . it is a jailerble offence to back a speedo
2006-12-14 08:19:22 · answer #2 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It all depends if you have any warranty from the garage, this should have been made clear at the time of purchase, if they didnt mention it you should have asked.
As it is you need to take a look at your invoice and check if there is any liability stated on there. If not you will most likely have to deal with it yourself.
You might have a leaking head gasket, this can be repaired and isnt usually a major fault.
2006-12-13 11:46:11 · answer #3 · answered by The One 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i own a repair shop,and that's a lot of oil to have to put in one,it may be burning it,,and if it is,,its going to need some engine work done on it real soon,,as far as you holding them responsible,,its a hard thing to prove now days,,its more than likely caused from age ,,or wear and tear on the car,,and if you bought it as is,,it really didn't come with a warranty on it,,so all you can do is talk to them,,but i don't think their going to take responsibility on this one,,most cars now,are sold as is,,good luck with it,i hope this help,s.,,have a good x-,mas.
2006-12-13 11:50:08 · answer #4 · answered by dodge man 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
In the U.K. if a car is sold for profit and it does not state on your invoice that its sold as seen you are coverd for three months. The vehicle must be fit for purpose. Is there Any H.P. taken out, if so you could consider complaining to the company if you have no luck with the garage. Garages are afraid to cross the H.P. companies because their commission is very important to them.
2006-12-13 12:06:58 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
You may have a 3 month warranty, check it...!!!
Check your oil, if it is a milky colour, your head gasket has gone, if not, check under the car, if there is oil on the ground, find out where it is coming from.
2006-12-13 11:47:23 · answer #6 · answered by ROBSTER 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
they are responsible for your car. make sure you have your complaint in paper just incase you need to take them to court. using that much oil is NOT normal. either your vehicle have a leak and the engine is burning too much oil. if they can not find,take it to the dealer and again,make sure the dealership give you a receipt for future lawsuit. by law,repair shops have 3 chances to fix the same problem
2006-12-13 11:51:53 · answer #7 · answered by LEXUSRY 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
what make and model car.there are some new ones that are having issues with oil use,talk to the dealer about it.a gallon of oil in 1500 miles is extreme for most engines
2006-12-13 11:50:49 · answer #8 · answered by doug b 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You own the car with all of its faults. Unless you have an express warranty from the seller, it's now your problem.
As you've probably figured out, you should have had the car inspected by an independent mechainic before buying it.
2006-12-13 11:47:38 · answer #9 · answered by Bostonian In MO 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Have you checked to see how much oil you are dropping or whether you are blinding everyone behind you with thick black exhaust fumes. Also check to see whether you water level is rising rather than falling.
2006-12-13 13:29:46 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋