this last time i am told it`s a right off. the place i bought it from , a car dealers, refuses to do anything about it. they have lent me rental cars when mine was being fixed, all of them unroad worthy. is there anything i can do to claim my money back?
2007-04-19 06:58:44 · 11 answers · asked by cheesenbanana 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
this basically means that it is beyond economical repair, however does this apply to the roadworthyness of the vehicle or the engine or transmission? if you are implying that a visible appraisal identified that advanced defects/ corrosion should have rejected this vehicle on it's last MOT then you should take steps and complain to the ministry in writing, (the back of your mot has a hot-line number and other advice on it) if it's the latter get a member of the institute of diagnostic engineers who's field of expertise is automotive (there on the web admin@diagnosticengineers.org) instruct him to inspect the vehicle and prepare a report, and instigate County Court proceedings based on this report! if contested the court will order the appointment of a "joint expert witness" to avoid conflicting reports, this means you both have to agree on one! ( it will be logical for the engineer you chose to be appointed to cut costs. the bottom line is that no reputable company can afford it to be made public that they are selling sub standard goods, and you have the added bonus of pursuing your complaint with the office of trading standards as well. as basically the goods must be of mechanisable quality and perform the purpose the manufactures intended them for. you can also have the vehicle repaired at your expense, and sue them for all expenses and some costs.
2007-04-20 01:41:13 · answer #1 · answered by Mick W 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
As your information is a bit sketchy let me go though a few things.
You say 4 times the vehicle has been in for repair, is the place it has been to recommended by the seller of the car?
Has the fault always been the same and if so what is it?
How many miles have you covered in the car over the period of time that you have had it?
Have you kept up the services at the correct intervals during your ownership of the car?
If you have done all of the above correctly and the faults are not of your misuse or abuse of the vehicle and you have all the problems with times, dates and mileages documented. You can take the trader to court (which court depends on the value) but i would guess it would be small claims court which will only cost you around 80 pounds and let them deal with it.
2007-04-19 21:16:21 · answer #2 · answered by stewart 873 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Frankly, if the person who told you the car is a "write off" is at that dealership, it is their write off...collect all your paperwork first, including the repair receipts.
While the Better Business Bureau isn't a policing organization, it is a good place to start, and get advice...
Was this a "New Car Dealer" used car lot? Or one of those after market "along side the road" variety? Either way, check into consumer advocate groups in your area too. In my area, there is a tv station that takes up consumer complaints of this sort, see if you have one there...
Simply saying "talk to a lawyer" is an iffy proposition, and should be considered a last resort. If the "dealer" refuses to honor your "contract", I'd find some way to make it as public as possible. Hurt their bottom line, and they might realize they need to take care of you...
Based upon your description of "write off", that dealer owes you another vehicle of equal value, and one you can depend on...getting satisfaction can be difficult, but look into every possibility, and be persistent. Make it very clear that you will not accept anything less than the reliable car you "thought" you purchased...
2007-04-19 07:26:00 · answer #3 · answered by Michael B 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Did they give you a carfax report? Was it ever in an accident? Go to carfax.com and pay for a report. If it was in an accident and they never told you about it, i think you can take it to court and get your money back. You could always consult a lawyer. From the sounds of it you were sold a lemon. Some lawyers may give free consultations. Something is definitely wrong here.
2007-04-19 07:04:08 · answer #4 · answered by shiznizzal24 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
once you purchase a vehicle you're lined the two by using the broker or guarantee organization for the 1st six months . If the vehicle is entirely a low fee one then your rights are some what lessened yet you're nonetheless lined . Write a letter to the broker explaining which you're actually not pleased with their service and that below the sale of goods act they might desire to conceal you for no less than six months. to place it yet in a various way for the 1st six months the broker has to coach the vehicle grew to become into all good while he offered it,for the 2nd six months the the customer has to coach its no longer his fault for the topic. So on your case the broker is in charge for all the faults until eventually they're serviceable products that could desire to have been replaced on the final service (for this reason the broker remains in charge ). With sellers you may desire to be enterprise with them and insist your rights in any different case they are going to stroll throughout you. in the event that they fail to assist ,you are able to do1 of two issues park your vehicle outdoors their showrooms or sales pitch with a itemizing of each and every of the faults on the vehicle ( so as that destiny customers can see what form of broker they're going to deal with i hit upon it is extremely efficient ) and get the community press in contact besides might properly be they are going to take a photograph and print it of their paper. Secondly pass to the paying for and promoting standards on the city corridor and lay court docket situations against the broker. good good fortune yet while each and everything is as you have reported in this talk board then you definately will win your case in comparison rogue broker
2016-12-29 10:22:11 · answer #5 · answered by eastridge 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i had problems with a car i bought 2005 i took it back 7 times in the end i asked to speak to a manager i got my car swapped no problem if its a good company they should do the same if not go to trading standards
2007-04-19 07:05:12 · answer #6 · answered by janey 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
you got a rouge car and a rouge dealer some people get all the luck//Money back you say only if you take him to court and what good will that do costs will outweigh value of car
2007-04-19 09:37:12 · answer #7 · answered by srracvuee 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For free help, try talking to the Citizens Advice Bereau. They may help you or put you in touch with some other organisation that can.
http://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/index/getadvice.htm#txt_getadvice_header-Anchor-search
Or see if there are any local lawyers that could advice you for a small fee.
2007-04-19 07:18:08 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
The best advice has already been given. Contact your local Trading Standards office.
2007-04-19 08:32:17 · answer #9 · answered by fwh 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hi
Why is the car a write off?
Cheers
Geordie
2007-04-19 07:42:42 · answer #10 · answered by Grizz 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋