Hi All,
I purchased a BMW one series last November for approx £5K. Seller agreed not to come down on price as he wanted to change the timing chain (common problem as you may know). We believed they had done this, however, 2 weeks ago the timing chain snapped. Bill is approx £2700 as engine damaged etc. Warranty wont cover the initial £700 either as they say it is lifetime damage.
Trading standards say that the garage is liable, and they are delaying in finding the invoice etc. However, it sounds like we are on good ground to recover some/all of the costs.
However, they did say that the dealer has the option of taking the car back. As I need the car for work I have already authorised the repair.
Do you think the garage are now in a strong position to turn around and say "Well I'll have the car back", meaning I will have no choice but to keep it (as I have paid for the repair), or give them the car back minus £2700 for the repair bill. (If that makes sense).
Any thoughts appreciated.
Cheers,
Marty.
I purchased a BMW one series last November for approx £5K. Seller agreed not to come down on price as he wanted to change the timing chain (common problem as you may know). We believed they had done this, however, 2 weeks ago the timing chain snapped. Bill is approx £2700 as engine damaged etc. Warranty wont cover the initial £700 either as they say it is lifetime damage.
Trading standards say that the garage is liable, and they are delaying in finding the invoice etc. However, it sounds like we are on good ground to recover some/all of the costs.
However, they did say that the dealer has the option of taking the car back. As I need the car for work I have already authorised the repair.
Do you think the garage are now in a strong position to turn around and say "Well I'll have the car back", meaning I will have no choice but to keep it (as I have paid for the repair), or give them the car back minus £2700 for the repair bill. (If that makes sense).
Any thoughts appreciated.
Cheers,
Marty.