Car Faulty day 2 please help Refund!

AdrianC

afcafc said:

Hello guys, just to let you all know. I went today first thing in the morning and explained my concerns. I spoke to the manager and he was a great guy. They identified the issue and he also offered a full refund. He said he understood that how i felt and immediately transfered the money. I feel i have been very lucky. Lesson learnt. Will be going for a car with less than 100k miles and taking a mechanic to inspect 

And some people here say that everybody in the motor trade is awful...

Well done, that dealer, for going above and beyond!

BOWFER

afcafc said:

 Lesson learnt. Will be going for a car with less than 100k miles and taking a mechanic to inspect 

The mileage isn't really that relevant, it's not like going from a 145K mile car to a 95K mile car is going to release you from any potential problems.
A healthy service history is what I'd look for.
There's nothing like a plethora of receipts for every little thing to make me trust the previous owner.
I do it, I expect it of others too.

ontheroad1970

145k for a 14 year old car is actually at or just below average miles.  Plus, I would be more interested in servicing history than miles.

Reginald74

I think the lucky escape is not paying £5k for a car nearing the end of its life.

macman

All this drama could have been avoided by a simple test drive before purchase, of course. Why are people so keen to have a mechanic inspect a used car only after they have purchased it?

mobileron

why dont you mention name and address of garage,seems the sort of people to deal with.

oh_really

afcafc said:

Will be going for a car with less than 100k miles and taking a mechanic to inspect 

A car is either good and sound or it isn't, regardless of miles. I've owned my car from new, 2015 now with over 150K under it belt and is still as nice to drive as when it had 50K. I change the oil/ filters 3 times a year and only recently discs and pads F&R and a pair of rear dampers due to one having a slight misting of oil, tyres as and when.
Edit; a cam belt and kit as a maintenance job.

In 150K miles it's had one breakdown, fuel pump module failed, back on the road next day and trouble free since. VW Golf TD.