Did they even get to inspect the car for your alleged faults prior to you taking action? Provide proof.
Their garage was asked to repair an echaust and look for other faults. Outcome - Crap exhaust fitted and chap said its ok and cleared 27 errors.
Where did you get the work done? Did you mitigate your losses by making enquiries with multiple garages? Provide proof.
A garage in nuneaton, a specialist of renault's. Asked around at garages and all were in a similar price range. But the one i picked could do it in the time frame i had.
Do you actually think you'll take this into court? Small Claims I'm guessing?
100% It will cost me £60 to take this to court, and the fact they have gone silent after offering me a contribution to repairs raises questions to why they went silent. trying to fobb me off?
What kind of inspection was made to the vehicle prior to purchase? Caveat Emptor.
I had a look at it, My mate did aswell. Seemed ok but i was new to the buying car game at the time. Dealer said it was all fine and i wouldn't have any issues. (false claim eh)
Are the faults to be expected for a 10-yr old "hot hatch" thats likely to have been given a good kicking from time to time over the last decade.
Dephaser had died and caused oil to leak on all belts. belts were replaced the year prior so tbh no. Various other issues too.
Is this thread anything to do with
THIS THREAD?
Yes
SOGA doesn't entirely apply to vehicle sales. So don't get too excited about that.
The simple fact is that you didn't even give the garage the first chance to resolve the issue. They could have reimbursed you for inconvenince caused by their delay, or maybe a courtesy car, but you chose to go elsewhere.
There is no written law that says i must give them a chance, Well not one i can see.
I mean, try your luck, sure, but dont hold your breath, if they have anyone in the business with the first legal thought in their head, you're in for a hard slog
