Bought a turkey of a car PLEASE help :o(

Batgirl

Schwade wrote: »

Why was the car being repaired? Still not clear from the quick postings whether this is because of weather, driver error or car defect.

Originally it went back for a new starter motor.

diable

barnabee wrote: »

Didn't say it was but when I changed tyres the problem was solved.

But if the problem was solved then there is no point in selling the car at a loss.

tomstickland

Don't rush into selling it or trading it in for a loss.

If the car spent over a week off the road because of a starter motor then that doesn't mean that the car has serious issues, just that the garage took a long time doing a fairly simple task.

There's no inherent design flaw with the 207 that makes it dangerous to drive. If you lost control on ice several times then that could either be a driver error. However, you said that following vehicles were alright, so I'd suggest that you look at tyres, tyre presures and also have the wheel alignment checked.

Gene_Hunt_2

Schwade wrote: »

Why was the car being repaired? Still not clear from the quick postings whether this is because of weather, driver error or car defect.

Driver error is what the smart money is on.;)

GEEGEE8

Gene_Hunt wrote: »

Driver error is what the smart money is on.;)

Okay, okay, we get your point. You can shut up and crawl back in your hole now!

The OP wants better suggestions than just finger pointing! How on earth do any of us know that the car is fine and she is at fault? We don't, so making sensible suggestions is more helpful that trying to embarrass them for your own satisfaction. sad.

Batgirl

tomstickland wrote: »

Don't rush into selling it or trading it in for a loss.

If the car spent over a week off the road because of a starter motor then that doesn't mean that the car has serious issues, just that the garage took a long time doing a fairly simple task.

There's no inherent design flaw with the 207 that makes it dangerous to drive. If you lost control on ice several times then that could either be a driver error. However, you said that following vehicles were alright, so I'd suggest that you look at tyres, tyre presures and also have the wheel alignment checked.

Thanks, there was a def issue with tyre pressure but not sure if this could have been affected from hitting the kerb whilst spinning or if this was the cause of the spinning?

Batgirl

GEEGEE8 wrote: »

Okay, okay, we get your point. You can shut up and crawl back in your hole now!

The OP wants better suggestions than just finger pointing! How on earth do any of us know that the car is fine and she is at fault? We don't, so making sensible suggestions is more helpful that trying to embarras them for your own satisfaction. sad.

Why thank you very very very much, I love MSE for peoples genuine help and support (CONSTRUCTIVE criticism is more than welcome too) I am not saying I was not at fault I am not saying I am at fault I am just asking for help!!!

Gene_Hunt_2

GEEGEE8 wrote: »

Okay, okay, we get your point. You can shut up and crawl back in your hole now!

The OP wants better suggestions than just finger pointing! How on earth do any of us know that the car is fine and she is at fault? We don't, so making sensible suggestions is more helpful that trying to embarrass them for your own satisfaction. sad.

:rotfl:;):rotfl:;)

Schwade

Batgirl wrote: »

Thanks, there was a def issue with tyre pressure but not sure if this could have been affected from hitting the kerb whilst spinning or if this was the cause of the spinning?

Has there been any damage to the wheel alignment by hitting the kerb?

If it is only a starter motor, I don't think there is anything majorly wrong with the car. You can try arguing with the dealer but I think the probability of getting your car back is low. Check with CAB as well.

Sounds to me to be the quality of the contact between the tyres and the icy road.

Obviously, losing confidence is hard to shake.

GEEGEE8

Gene_Hunt wrote: »

:rotfl:;):rotfl:;)

Well you're hardly a shining example of the male population are you? lol.

I will be ignoring you from now on because you are obviously an attention seeker.

Anyhow, back to the issue with the car.