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  • wii_man1
    wii_man1 Posts: 154 Forumite
    mattyprice4004 wrote: »
    All they have to do is say you didn't give them the opportunity to fix it first - you MUST give the garage opportunity to do so.

    bit hard when the car was described as unsafe , and the garage is 200 miles away that sold the car.
  • wealdroam
    wealdroam Posts: 19,180 Forumite
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    wii_man1 wrote: »
    bit hard when the car was described as unsafe , and the garage is 200 miles away that sold the car.
    The distance you are from the seller really is of no concern to the seller.

    Unfortunately it is still your responsibility to give the seller an opportunity to effect a repair.
    In your case, that may well be sticking the thing on a trailer/transporter... not the seller's problem.
  • Slowhand
    Slowhand Posts: 1,073 Forumite
    wealdroam wrote: »
    The distance you are from the seller really is of no concern to the seller.

    Unfortunately it is still your responsibility to give the seller an opportunity to effect a repair.
    In your case, that may well be sticking the thing on a trailer/transporter... not the seller's problem.

    My understanding from what's been posted is that the OP was given the go ahead to get the repair done by the seller.
  • lilacclaire
    lilacclaire Posts: 137 Forumite
    If the car is still unfit to drive then yes it is the sellers problem to have the car transported to them for them to inspect it.
    It is far easier and less costly for the garage to arrange this than the buyer.
    I suggest you contact CAB and they will advise you and direct you to letters on their website that you can use and edit, please mention the telephone call and date of it in the letter.
  • wealdroam
    wealdroam Posts: 19,180 Forumite
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    Slowhand wrote: »
    My understanding from what's been posted is that the OP was given the go ahead to get the repair done by the seller.
    Ah yes, re-reading the OP that does appear to be the case. Thank you.
  • Slowhand
    Slowhand Posts: 1,073 Forumite
    wealdroam wrote: »
    Ah yes, re-reading the OP that does appear to be the case. Thank you.

    And what do you now suggest?
  • ILW
    ILW Posts: 18,333 Forumite
    How would wrong battery make a car unsafe as long as it was secured?
  • wealdroam
    wealdroam Posts: 19,180 Forumite
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    Slowhand wrote: »
    And what do you now suggest?
    No, no... I insist that you have the opportunity to provide a constructive solution first. :D
  • Slowhand
    Slowhand Posts: 1,073 Forumite
    wealdroam wrote: »
    No, no... I insist that you have the opportunity to provide a constructive solution first. :D

    Constructive...how about you read and understand posts before replying. Also come back an reread what you've posted and realise you are wrong?
  • Slowhand
    Slowhand Posts: 1,073 Forumite
    wealdroam wrote: »
    No, no... I insist that you have the opportunity to provide a constructive solution first. :D

    No, you talked p i s h first so carry on...
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