Hi, new to the forum so hello everyone, and hope I've posted this in the right section. I'll try keep this is short as I can -
Bought a BMW 318ci se coupe from a dealer for £2290 108000k miles.Day after the car developed a knocking/heavy squeaking sound from the rear.On the 2nd of June car broke down on the 4th with a coolant leak. Tried to contact dealer but couldn't get through so I booked the car at my local indy for a full inspection - faults were -
Front track control arm bushes soft
Front anti roll bar bushes worn
Rear discs corroded (brakes juddering)
Rear metal brake pipes corroded
Engine oil leaks
Coolant leak
Intake bellows poorly repaired
Front gearbox support broken
Exhaust front pipe flange bolts corroded
Been in touch with CAB and trading standards, who have been ok. But pretty much told its down to the dealer. Anyway eventually got Intouch with dealer by email and sent him the list and he doesn't have a good attitude at all and all he if offering is to look at the coolant leak and possibly repair it. To me this doesn't seem enough and I'd rather go down the lines of rejection however he is refusing a refund. He is basically saying it's all wear and tear. Also the car did come with a full mot.
Would the list of faults be enough to request a refund by small claims? I'm at a loss as what to do next and left high and dry with a car that I can't drive
Bought a BMW 318ci se coupe from a dealer for £2290 108000k miles.Day after the car developed a knocking/heavy squeaking sound from the rear.On the 2nd of June car broke down on the 4th with a coolant leak. Tried to contact dealer but couldn't get through so I booked the car at my local indy for a full inspection - faults were -
Front track control arm bushes soft
Front anti roll bar bushes worn
Rear discs corroded (brakes juddering)
Rear metal brake pipes corroded
Engine oil leaks
Coolant leak
Intake bellows poorly repaired
Front gearbox support broken
Exhaust front pipe flange bolts corroded
Been in touch with CAB and trading standards, who have been ok. But pretty much told its down to the dealer. Anyway eventually got Intouch with dealer by email and sent him the list and he doesn't have a good attitude at all and all he if offering is to look at the coolant leak and possibly repair it. To me this doesn't seem enough and I'd rather go down the lines of rejection however he is refusing a refund. He is basically saying it's all wear and tear. Also the car did come with a full mot.
Would the list of faults be enough to request a refund by small claims? I'm at a loss as what to do next and left high and dry with a car that I can't drive