Audi GEARBOX fault within 3 months of purchase

DB.8609_2

Hammyman wrote: »

So you are in possession of two reports that state that it is down to 105,000 miles of wear and tear which is what I've been trying to tell you all along.

And as I said, without dismantling the gearbox to do an internal inspection, you cannot reasonably ascertain what condition it is in if it is presenting no problems at the time and it would not be expected for someone selling something that is 9 years old to be required to do that.

Still, there is a say that "A fool and his money are often parted" and in your case, you're going to be parting with more than the repair cost. Somehow when you lose I doubt you'll be telling us.

Yes, which has failed within 6 months, leaving the car completely unroadworthy. Am I a fool for expecting this car, advertised as "in excellent condition" to last more than two and a half months? Charming.

The dealer has not dealt with my complaint promptly, professionally, or without causing inconvenience. He has in fact attempted to limit his liability, which I DO have in writing. He has offered to inspect the vehicle to determine abuse vs non abuse, but put nothing in writing to state what his intentions are thereafter, and has used distance as leverage to get his own way. His facts and figures have made no sense throughout, and there is sufficient proof in his emails he HAS sent to suggest he is pressuring me into making a decision I would otherwise not make. He has had a friend pose as a solicitor, who has called me and told me that I will lose. Everything here is non-compliance, and I have it all in writing. Fact.

I have had huge walls of text (after threatening court action) accusing me of lying and other such shenanigans, still with no offer to actually repair the vehicle if he finds the fault "not due to abuse".

Thank you OFT.

motorguy

DB.8609 wrote: »

Yes, which has failed within 6 months, leaving the car completely unroadworthy. Am I a fool for expecting this car, advertised as "in excellent condition" to last more than two and a half months? Charming.

The dealer has not dealt with my complaint promptly, professionally, or without causing inconvenience. He has in fact attempted to limit his liability, which I DO have in writing. He has offered to inspect the vehicle to determine abuse vs non abuse, but put nothing in writing to state what his intentions are thereafter, and has used distance as leverage to get his own way. His facts and figures have made no sense throughout, and there is sufficient proof in his emails he HAS sent to suggest he is pressuring me into making a decision I would otherwise not make. He has had a friend pose as a solicitor, who has called me and told me that I will lose. Everything here is non-compliance, and I have it all in writing. Fact.

I have had huge walls of text (after threatening court action) accusing me of lying and other such shenanigans, still with no offer to actually repair the vehicle if he finds the fault "not due to abuse".

Thank you OFT.

I still cant believe warning bells werent ringing when he insisted 'sold as seen' was written on the invoice.

Any faults were always going to be a massive uphill struggle - irrespective of whether or not you are in the right or wrong.

Keep the texts. Get the repair done, small claims court and hope for the best.

melb

did he say that he would pay for his mechanic to do the work if it turned out it wasn't due to abuse? If so he's admitted liability in a way hasn't he? I think i might ask him for the £500 and get the work done by your mechanic. He might decide it's better than a court case and might be a good way out for both of you. Make sure any emails or letters you send are sent for the eyes of the judge in case it gets that far. Good luck