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Told car had been serviced but it hasn't

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  • rockin_plumber
    rockin_plumber Posts: 689 Forumite
    Sgt_Pepper wrote: »
    Any warranty left that you would invalidate by not following the service schedule?

    Not a main dealer warranty.

    They did give me a 6 month mechanical breakdown warranty with a £500 limit when I bought the car, but you know how these work, if it is considered wear and tear the warranty wont cover it anyway, so not worth the piece of paper its printed on.
  • rockin_plumber
    rockin_plumber Posts: 689 Forumite
    Lifes_Grand_Plan wrote: »
    Sorry if I missed this, but where did you buy it from?

    I would rather not say at this moment in time...
    He may think I am going away...
    He can think again ;)
  • Sgt_Pepper_2
    Sgt_Pepper_2 Posts: 3,644 Forumite
    rockin_plumber wrote: »
    Not a main dealer warranty.

    They did give me a 6 month mechanical breakdown warranty with a £500 limit when I bought the car, but you know how these work, if it is considered wear and tear the warranty wont cover it anyway, so not worth the piece of paper its printed on.

    Anti corrosion, how longs that?
  • rockin_plumber
    rockin_plumber Posts: 689 Forumite
    Sgt_Pepper wrote: »
    Anti corrosion, how longs that?

    I think that may be 6 years...
    Service book is in the glove box
    But do I have to take it to the main dealer to be checked??
    The second service wasn't done by the main dealer anyway, does this make any difference??
  • spannerzone
    spannerzone Posts: 1,567 Forumite
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    gilbert_and_sullivan wrote: »
    Salesmen and politicians, never believe a word.

    Indeed, the only thing you can be sure of knowing is when they lie....



    whenever their lips move.

    :rotfl:

    Never trust information given by strangers on internet forums
  • Lifes_Grand_Plan
    Lifes_Grand_Plan Posts: 1,114 Forumite
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    rockin_plumber wrote: »
    I would rather not say at this moment in time...
    He may think I am going away...
    He can think again ;)

    Ok........

    Was it a main dealer, a national chain, a car supermarket etc

    Can you help us to help you by providing the info without talling us which branch... or is it just "Uncle Joe's Car Sales" type operation?
    A big believer in karma, you get what you give :A

    If you find my posts useful, "pay it forward" and help someone else out, that's how places like MSE can be so successful.
  • BobQ
    BobQ Posts: 11,181 Forumite
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    It depends who the dealer is. If its a Vauxhall main Dealer, ask to see the manager and explain that unless he does something to remedy the lie you were told you will write to Vauxhall about the unprofessional behaviour of the dealer. He may take the view that the salesman has been caught telling a porky and make you an offer of a free service. He knows its your word against the salesman but they will nit like getting reported to the manufacturer who likes to think that the dealers are looking after their customers. If its a independent with a repultation threaten to go to the press...
    Few people are capable of expressing with equanimity opinions which differ from the prejudices of their social environment. Most people are incapable of forming such opinions.
  • rockin_plumber
    rockin_plumber Posts: 689 Forumite
    Lifes_Grand_Plan wrote: »
    Ok........

    Was it a main dealer, a national chain, a car supermarket etc

    Can you help us to help you by providing the info without talling us which branch... or is it just "Uncle Joe's Car Sales" type operation?


    No its not a national chain or main dealer, just a local car sales about 35-40 cars on their lot.
    The man I have been dealing with and who sold me the car is the sales manager, I think the owner just counts the money :rotfl:
  • BobQ
    BobQ Posts: 11,181 Forumite
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    rockin_plumber wrote: »
    No its not a national chain or main dealer, just a local car sales about 35-40 cars on their lot.
    The man I have been dealing with and who sold me the car is the sales manager, I think the owner just counts the money :rotfl:

    In that case just tell him, I know you lied and you know you lied. Either you pay for a service or I will tell anyone who will listen abour what sort of dealer you are. Alternatively, put it down as a mistake you will not make again.
    Few people are capable of expressing with equanimity opinions which differ from the prejudices of their social environment. Most people are incapable of forming such opinions.
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