My dad's Rover car with brand new engine was replaced about 18 months ago (under warrant then) - now 18 months later the engine has gone again! BUT it's out of its12 months warranty. He's hardly done any miles... always had it serviced by Rover approved garage.
Can he do anything? Costing at least 2 thousand pounds.
Would some law referring to 'fit for purpose' be appropriate? Any suggestions pretty please?
2006-12-15 05:08:52 · 9 answers · asked by missy 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Thansk for adicie so far. I have told my dad to contact the local Trading Standards (but they have poor reputation) so wondering if anybody here had some Trade Descriptions Act 1968 regarding items not being 'fit for purpose' and who should he pursue - the dealer who fitted engine and did full service 1 month ago... or the company who have gone into liquidation (I think)???
2006-12-15 05:31:53 · update #1
bubbles - thanks for offer to contact you with yahoo messenger but I have no idea where that is anymore.. and cannot find a button to contact you but I have enable my email if you can find me!!?
2006-12-15 05:48:21 · update #2
The new engine will have come with a new warranty. Check the situation with that on the receipt. If the engine was brand new from manufacturers then it would normally come with a 3 year 60,000mile warranty, the stipulation being it expires to whichever is the soonest. Being a Rover the engines are not normally made by them but by a sub-contractor who is likely to still be liable to cover the warranty so long as it is transferable. Many goods that are sold to be sold on tend to carry a warranty that will chain back to the manufacturer.
E.g if you buy a DVD player from Comet and it packs up, the DVD player would be returned to Comet by you as they have supplied the contract and guarantee. However, if Comet went bust, the manufacturer would still be obliged to cover the warranty under the stated fitness-for-purpose act which has to be adhered to by the product. It is possible the sub-contractors details will be on the receipt as manufacturers, or they could be on the engine ID plate.
There is no guarantee this will be valid as if the engine were one built by Rover themselves as they are no longer in existence there is no longer anybody to claim off, but it's worth a good look.
2006-12-15 06:27:03 · answer #1 · answered by Bealzebub 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I hate to say it but i very much doubt your dad will have a case but it is Worth trying the garage who done the engine especially if that's where the car gets serviced as they might do it out of good will so they don't lose a valued customer. If the will not do any thing then take it too an independent mechanic as it is likely to be a head gasket as its rover and they are common all mechanics should be able too do them and an independent mechanic is likely to be cheaper.
2006-12-15 15:56:42 · answer #2 · answered by rev head 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
One thing you dont do is go in like a bull in a china shop, threatening with cab, and trading standards etc as you wont get anywhere fast. Instead approach smoothly and politely, if ur dad has had his car from new and has it serviced regularly as manufacturers specified times, yes you may get a new engine even though the warranty is now expired. Contact me via yahoo messenger where i can chat more with u about this.
Jimmy
2006-12-15 13:41:38 · answer #3 · answered by DIAMOND_GEEZER_56 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As a mechanic who has faced this situation a few times i am afraid that there is little that can be done , once a warranty has lapsed , You could try the small claims court , it doesn't cost a fortune and you may find a sympathetic judge
2006-12-16 08:45:42 · answer #4 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to the garage, moan, whinge and say it's just not acceptable for this to occur within 18 months of it being replaced. Mention that you've taken citizens advice (even if you haven't) informing you of your rights and that you have your solicitors waiting to hear what they say for themselves..........they should realise the engine must have been duff and come to some arrangement with you- with any luck!!! best of luck!!!
2006-12-15 13:23:58 · answer #5 · answered by norabone 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Throw a major fit and refuse to take no for an answer. If you have to then threaten legal action, most companies will work with you.
2006-12-15 13:19:21 · answer #6 · answered by Amber P 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
what engine is it ive got a 1.8 turbo engine out of a rover 75 for sale
2006-12-15 13:17:42 · answer #7 · answered by VINCENT W 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if its out of warrenty then it will cost you but take it back to rover and say that it is a falty engine and they might be able to do something for you but otherwise its gonna cost you
sorry
2006-12-15 13:12:35 · answer #8 · answered by tmswainyboy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
check with local trading and standards , after car is checked by that the car has has been serviced properly ,and used correctly
2006-12-15 13:38:23 · answer #9 · answered by JOSEPH A 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋