Car problems!

MoMissouri

I brought a car (Skoda Octavia 2008) from a mechanics/trader 6 weeks ago for £1500. The engine has seized up and the car is no longer working. The mechanic was unable to fix it as he was too busy so he gave me £300 back and told me it would cost about £150 for a second hand engine and about £150 to fit. I accepted this refund on the condition that it didnt cost any more than £300 to fix. Having now taken the car to another mechanic I have been quoted £1700. Can anyone tell me what my rights are as a consumer please?

k3lvc

You have 2 lots of rights

1) As an individual to take someone with you who can monitor your car buying decisions given your historic lack of luck in this area

2) As a consumer in this case you've used your right by accepting the dealers offer of part refund and to handle the repair yourself - though how anyone could consider that an engine replacement could be done for £150 is beyond me - maybe the best warning you ignored was the fact that he wouldn't/couldn't do the work himself if it was 'only £150'

   

pinkshoes

I would hand the £300 back to the mechanic/trader and thank them for their quote of £300 to source, supply and fit a second hand engine, and ask how long the work is going to take them!

They clearly saw you coming!

Were you given anything in writing regarding the £300 refund?? It was extremely naïve on your behalf to think you could get even a second hand engine for £300, let alone someone to fit it, but I think the trader has deliberately played on your naivety here! I would be going back to the dealer, handing back the £300 and telling them that you would either like the car repairing under the consumer rights act, or a full refund of £1200 (deduction of £300 for 6 weeks use).

scrappy_returns

150 quid for an engine? Is it for a lawnmower?

Stubod

..I think you have been "had"....???

Money_Grabber13579

Did you let the oil leak out of the engine, like you did with the gearbox on the Range Rover?