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Garage refusing to refund on van - after 3 atempted repairs

Hi, All



Friend paid for a 2 year old second had van with 6 months warranty from large garage.

1)It broke down the first day, and the garage took 2 weeks to repair it (engine problems) - courtesy van given
2)After first repair the van broke down again after 2 days, 1 week to repair( engine problems) - AA towed to garage to be fixed, garage agreed to put 250miles on clock to make sure proper repair was carried out - courtesy van given
3) After another 3 days the van failed again( engine problems), and they requested a refund. Garage now taken ownership of van(log book), but say they will find a alternative van. They are refusing to refund the money



Is it possible to legally demand a refund and how can proceed.


Thanks for your help

Comments

  • molerat
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    I assume this is a business to business transaction, if so only recourse is through the courts.

    Never associate with idiots on their own level, because, being an intelligent man, you'll try to deal with them on their level - and on their level they'll beat you every time.

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  • newfoundglory
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    edited 27 January 2012 at 11:06PM
    The replacement would have to be of the similar specification, age, mileage and condition - otherwise it would appear to be a breach of contract on the part of the garage.
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