Broken Gearbox - garage still responsible?

Lendusapund

Hi

I purchased a Corsa from a garage around 15 June last year.

Im sure I had 12 months warrenty at the time which has just expired. Yesterday when I took car to local garage for service, he said I had gearbox problems - possibly requiring a replacement (approx £600). If I am out of warrenty, can I still go back to the garage under Sale of Goods Act as you expect a car to work after 1 year (even if its 5 years old)??

Any suggestions please?

Thanks
RichT

blossomsuz

Hi,

First and foremost do you trust your garage???
I know a lot of places that will try and rip you off for a new gearbox when it is actually the linkage thats the problem.
The corsa's gear linkage is a notorious problem and its quite easy to fix if you know what your doing. My fella has fixed a few mates Corsa's. It is quite fiddley and you do need some mechanical knowledge.
Are there any other garages you can go to for a 2nd opinion?

saintjanet

I agree with blossomsuz,they are known for this problem,get a second opinion.As for the warranty situation,if it is out of warranty you have no comeback,i would have thought you would have realised there was a problem, it is usually apparent while driving.

dnc1781

Lendusapund wrote: »

If I am out of warrenty, can I still go back to the garage under Sale of Goods Act as you expect a car to work after 1 year (even if its 5 years old)??

See:
http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/faq/faq.htm?id=43