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Incurring Garage Storage Charge because of 3rd Party Delays

JayV · 2016-08-22 16:19:23

About 3 weeks ago, the gearbox went on my car. I have a warranty with Gem Warranties, so I gave them a call, and they gave me one of their authorized garages to take it to (it has to be an authorized garage to honor the warranty). But this garage wanted £1700 for a rebuild, and my claim limit is £500! Naturally, I started…

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[Deleted User] Posts: 26,612 Forumite

23 August 2016 at 10:45AM

jaybeetoo wrote: »

How sure are you that Reconditioned Gearboxes at legit?

Good point.
The OP doesn't say whether he's paid up front for the gearbox or even if the firm have a physical garage.

If the sale has been carried out online (or even by telephone) then alarm bells should be ringing with the OP.

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