Purchased car from private seller. Seeking damages

foxy-stoat

verityboo wrote: »

Strange, I though BMW Minis of that era had direct Electric power assistance, the mini we had did. Not sure what power steering pipe there is to leak?

Electric pumped hydraulic steering rack.

foxy-stoat

Stoke wrote: »

You could ask that they make a small contribution. You could always take a trip to their house and look for any oil spots on the drive. If you can show them, it might strengthen your argument.

Other than that.... you're onto a loser.

I think you were right with your last sentence.

Herzlos

foxy-stoat wrote: »

I think you were right with your last sentence.

Unless they are a dealer. In which case you might be able to get them to do something to avoid trading standards. But since they are a dodgy dealer I wouldn't put much hope into it.