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To fix or not to fix
Cadishead67
Posts: 5 Forumite
in Motoring
I bought a Peugeot 208 1.6 Diesel with adblue in 2019. It had 22,000 on the clock.
I have just had issues with the adblue system. Peugeot says it needs a new catalytic converter (apparently it is cracked), new adblue injector, potentially new adblue tank. I am looking at £3250+ (depending upon what else they find).
It has 72000 on the clock. Seems a shame to scrap it but the car is only worth £4800 at best.
What would others do? I feel annoyed that this adblue system has made the car unusable.
I have just had issues with the adblue system. Peugeot says it needs a new catalytic converter (apparently it is cracked), new adblue injector, potentially new adblue tank. I am looking at £3250+ (depending upon what else they find).
It has 72000 on the clock. Seems a shame to scrap it but the car is only worth £4800 at best.
What would others do? I feel annoyed that this adblue system has made the car unusable.
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Did you buy it new in 2019?I would be looking for some goodwill from Peugeot if so.0
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No, bought it second hand with 20k on the clock.0
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Put it for sale, via an auction?0
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It has a Adblue warning light on the dash.0
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It is a 65 plate. 7 years old.0
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Is there an independent specialist in your area? I imagine it could be fixed for considerably less than main dealer prices.Last time I needed a catalytic converter, the official (Skoda) part was £1300 and an aftermarket part was £500.2
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I have to agree with mgfvvc, find a indie Citroen/Peugeot specialist.
Sounds like the dealer has scattergunned a load of expensive probables for an Adblue problem, which is usually a common issue with Adblue tank.
The crack in the Cat might even weld up.1
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