i bought a car from a used car dealers eight week ago and the head gaskett has gone they say it is not covered

Question

by there basic 3 months warranty is this against the law.

Answer 1

head gaskets don't blow by them selves what caused it did the water pump go bad?? if the part that caused the problem is covered you may have them on that one if it wasn't there question will be ,,,how far did you drive it after the temp gage / light came on if you answered more Thain a block ,,,,,,they will say you caused the problem why should they be responsible for something you did .......any mechanics disagree ???

it is really hard to tell how long a gasket has been blown was it overheating when you first got it if yes you may have a good claim

if you were a seamstress and you made me a shirt and i kept picking at the threads ==== should you have to warranty that ??

Answer 2

It comes down to basic contract law. What does their warranty say that they cover? If it doesn't cover overheating, then you probably aren't covered for a blown head gasket.

Most used cars are sold as is so any warranty you are given is better than what most people get. But in the end, the warranty is only as good as the company standing behind it.

Is this a warranty that is provided by the car dealer or is it a warranty that they purchased from a third-party company? How reputable is the dealer that you bought the car from? Do they seem to take customer service serious?

Just because you are asking this question, I'm assuming that the warranty is from the car dealer and they don't take their customer service seriously. They basically have your money (or payments coming) so they don't care about honoring the warranty.

You might be able to get them to share some of the cost. You should go to another mechanic and get them to diagnose the car and see if they can tell you how long the head gasket has been leaking or what might have caused the failure. If it is something that the dealer knew about or should have known about, you can use this to try and get them to cover a part of the cost of replacing the head gasket.

If you feel that they fraudulently sold you the car "knowing" (and that is generally hard to prove) that the head gasket was failing, then you could fix the car and take them to small claims court to sue them for the cost of repairs. some shops will work with you just to avoid having to go to small claims court.

But don't threaten them with court first. First see if you can work with them on this. then if that doesn't work and your other mechanic seems to feel that they should have known and is willing to testify if you go to small claims court, then go and try to get your money through small claims.

Answer 3

A warranty has both time and mileage limitations, and also will spell out the exact parts that are covered. You bought the car with a 3 month warranty that covered certain parts. I am sure that it also had a mileage limitation on the warranty. You do not say how many miles you have driven. If you exceeded the mileage limits, the warranty is over.

Check your warranty paperwork to see if you are within time and miles, and what it lists as covered components!

Answer 4

Unfortunately no, this is because many people pay no attention to warning lights telling them there car has heated up and keep on driving till the cylinder heads buckle.

But before having a new head and gasket fitted (you will need both I expect), try putting some block seal in the engine. It only cost a few quid and has fixed numerous cars for people I know in the past, including myself.

I don't mean Rad weld, you must get BARRS BLOCK SEAL. This does exactly what it says, with the exception of water pumps and hoses it will repair almost any breach in the coolant system. Once it's repaired don't flush the system through as advised. The stuff takes nearly 40years to solidify in water, and if it gets exposed to air it will be through another system breach that it will seal again.

Answer 5

I'm betting the warranty was for 3 months or 3000 miles. That is probably the reason it isn't covered. It isn't against the law anywhere.

On another note, consider this a learning experience on buying/driving a used car, eat your loses, and get the engine rebuilt so that you can enjoy your vehicle.

Next time, read, but more importantly, understand ALL of the FINE PRINT before you purchase your next vehicle.

Answer 6

Unfortunately, they are right to say that it is not covered. Gaskets are usually not covered under most used warranty plans. Used cars are sold 'as is' and that is the draw back to purchasing a used car, because you don't know the person that drove the car before you...gaskets are usually blown due to improper maintenance.

I recommend that you schedule an appointment with the general manager to discuss your options. See if he/she will work with you on the price of labor and/or parts. It is your right as a consumer to contact a consumer agency (Better Business Bureau, Attorney Generals Office). You can inform the general manager that you will be forced to go that route if you can't get any assistance from the dealership.

Legally, this dealership does not have to do anything...so, be prepared if after meeting with the general manager they still do nothing and even if you file a complaint with the BBB they still may decline to help you. Then at that point your best defense is word of mouth...

Answer 7

I doubt it very much...you really need to read the small print of your paper work that you got from the garage at the time, Im sure you will find the parts that are covered by the warranty..bad luck but I dont think you have any redress on this ...: ((

Answer 8

NO Gaskets are NEVER covered on warranties.

When buying a used car NEVER pay for a warranty you'll be throwing your money away as they ONLY cover Mechanical Breakdown and NOT wear and tear! ALL gaskets come under wear and tear.

Answer 9

You have to be VERY careful at used car dealerships, most the time when you buy a used car they are AS IS, so they don't have to warranty anything. Good Luck!

Answer 10

No used car, bought from a motor trader is 'sold as seen'.

they can write that on the back of the recipt all they like, but it does not avoid the sale of goods act 1979 and the Sale and Supply of Goods Act 1994.

Write them a letter, stating you wish them to fix the car and get them to write to you back saying they will, or will not. If they say no, then write another letter saying you will reject the cas as it is not fit for purpose. Get a response (if they said no, thier answer will be similarly negative) then take them to the small claims court.

It is honestly so simple you will be very surprised.



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