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Advice on what to do with the car

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Hi all,
I got a used Peugeot (2015) from AutoTrader this Feb. I hit a steel fence while parking in March. Car was repaired through insurance by Peugeot dealer. There was a fault wit the automatic transmission. I started the car yesterday and the car is not starting. I m getting the same error as last time ' fault with gearbox '. Should I take the car again to the same dealer for repairs. Or just cut my losses and buy a different car. I can afford something for 12k or monthly payments of £400.
Thanks 



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  • L9XSS
    L9XSS Posts: 438 Forumite
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    First port of call is getting the fault diagnosed. It may be something simple (or not). What was the fix on the gearbox last time by the Peugeot dealer? It’s a relatively new car, only being 5 years old.
  • this was the report
  • AdrianC
    AdrianC Posts: 42,189 Forumite
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    And you hit the steel fence with the front of the car...?

    Simple version - they didn't repair everything that was damaged in the collision.
  • marlot
    marlot Posts: 4,966 Forumite
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    There may be a guarantee on the repairs.  Ask the dealer to check and see what the issue is.
  • The_Rainmaker
    The_Rainmaker Posts: 1,483 Forumite
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    Contact your insurer and speak to them and tell them the car hasn't been fixed properly.
  • Great thanks for the advice. Will check for warranty on the repair. Will give  a call to the dealer tomorrow.
  • You should try scanning your car too, it may have caused some damage that you can't see.
  • clive0510
    clive0510 Posts: 890 Forumite
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    get a peugeot dealer to put it on the ramp and have a look. its the only way you going to get it sorted.
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