Hi All, First Post
3 weeks ago I brought a car from a car garage.
Within 3 days it started to backfire and lose speed- later realised that water was getting into the spark plugs. So I changed those and also fitted a new battery due to finding that there was hardly any power starting the car.
Took to a garage for a report which lead to realising the core plug was leaking, front break disc where corroded and that passenger front shock absorber was severely corroded and leaking oil onto the break disc.
Anyway now the car just isn't starting at all.. Recovery said its the starter motor however partner came home and some how managed to start the car. This morning I've gone to start it and again just not starting at all.
Every light comes on the dash and the mileage is just shown as ----. I've also noticed the immobiliser light is flashing like mad.
So I literally do not have a clue what the problem is?
And weather it's worth fixing as I love the car or just take it back?
(however car garage said that if I return it will not be in full as he will charge me usage "but won't be more the £500" LOL?! Even though I've only had it 3 weeks)
the car was £1450
55 plate, 1.6 Ford Focus LX, @88,500 miles
described as machially sound (just a heat cover needed reattaching which my partner did.)
any ideas? Advice? On what's up with it ?
Is this common or a big issue?
Worth keeping and just fixing it ?
Or just return it and loose money?!
Many thanks :)
3 weeks ago I brought a car from a car garage.
Within 3 days it started to backfire and lose speed- later realised that water was getting into the spark plugs. So I changed those and also fitted a new battery due to finding that there was hardly any power starting the car.
Took to a garage for a report which lead to realising the core plug was leaking, front break disc where corroded and that passenger front shock absorber was severely corroded and leaking oil onto the break disc.
Anyway now the car just isn't starting at all.. Recovery said its the starter motor however partner came home and some how managed to start the car. This morning I've gone to start it and again just not starting at all.
Every light comes on the dash and the mileage is just shown as ----. I've also noticed the immobiliser light is flashing like mad.
So I literally do not have a clue what the problem is?
And weather it's worth fixing as I love the car or just take it back?
(however car garage said that if I return it will not be in full as he will charge me usage "but won't be more the £500" LOL?! Even though I've only had it 3 weeks)
the car was £1450
55 plate, 1.6 Ford Focus LX, @88,500 miles
described as machially sound (just a heat cover needed reattaching which my partner did.)
any ideas? Advice? On what's up with it ?
Is this common or a big issue?
Worth keeping and just fixing it ?
Or just return it and loose money?!
Many thanks :)