Purchased car refund. Can I add on the cost of new tyres ?
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Funk said:
Follow up question - why did you buy a car with illegal tyres on it?
Aside from the fact you drove it like that, doesn't it set alarm bells ringing immediately that the rest of the car might, just might, have been similarly poorly-maintained?
As you seem to have found out...
Here we go. The tread depths were ok, only one was very near the limit re this, two had slow punctures. It was tyre damage ( pot holes ?) that needed very close inspection when the wheels were off to spot. One was only apparent when off the wheel. It’s only because I’m fussy, I didn't like the mix of makes, I decided to replace the lot. I'm sure the all the PH'ers here NEVER had a slightly illegal tyre when it comes to replacement time though.Aside from the fact you drove it like that, doesn't it set alarm bells ringing immediately that the rest of the car might, just might, have been similarly poorly-maintained?
As you seem to have found out...
PurpleMoonlight said:
robinessex said:
Guys, car purchase turned out not good, so decide to go for a refund.
Has the trader agreed to give you a refund?Consumer rights act 2015
If you are outside the 30-day right to reject, you have to give the retailer one opportunity to repair or replace any goods or digital content which are of unsatisfactory quality, unfit for purpose or not as described.
You can state your preference, but the retailer can normally choose whichever would be cheapest or easier for it to do.
If the attempt at a repair or replacement is unsuccessful, you can then claim a refund or a price reduction if you wish to keep the product.
You're entitled to a full or partial refund instead of a repair or replacement if any of the following are true:
· the cost of the repair or replacement is disproportionate to the value of the goods or digital content
· a repair or replacement is impossible
· a repair or replacement would cause you significant inconvenience
· the repair would take an unreasonably long amount of time.
If a repair or replacement is not possible, or the attempt at repair fails, or the first replacement also turns out to be defective, you have a further right to receive a refund of up to 100% of the price you paid, or to reject the goods for a full refund.
robinessex said:
I'm rejecting the car after a major water leak repair has failed again. They had the car for 52 days !!
Consumer rights act 2015
If you are outside the 30-day right to reject, you have to give the retailer one opportunity to repair or replace any goods or digital content which are of unsatisfactory quality, unfit for purpose or not as described.
You can state your preference, but the retailer can normally choose whichever would be cheapest or easier for it to do.
If the attempt at a repair or replacement is unsuccessful, you can then claim a refund or a price reduction if you wish to keep the product.
You're entitled to a full or partial refund instead of a repair or replacement if any of the following are true:
· the cost of the repair or replacement is disproportionate to the value of the goods or digital content
· a repair or replacement is impossible
· a repair or replacement would cause you significant inconvenience
· the repair would take an unreasonably long amount of time.
If a repair or replacement is not possible, or the attempt at repair fails, or the first replacement also turns out to be defective, you have a further right to receive a refund of up to 100% of the price you paid, or to reject the goods for a full refund.
Yes, but that doesn't answer my question.Consumer rights act 2015
If you are outside the 30-day right to reject, you have to give the retailer one opportunity to repair or replace any goods or digital content which are of unsatisfactory quality, unfit for purpose or not as described.
You can state your preference, but the retailer can normally choose whichever would be cheapest or easier for it to do.
If the attempt at a repair or replacement is unsuccessful, you can then claim a refund or a price reduction if you wish to keep the product.
You're entitled to a full or partial refund instead of a repair or replacement if any of the following are true:
· the cost of the repair or replacement is disproportionate to the value of the goods or digital content
· a repair or replacement is impossible
· a repair or replacement would cause you significant inconvenience
· the repair would take an unreasonably long amount of time.
If a repair or replacement is not possible, or the attempt at repair fails, or the first replacement also turns out to be defective, you have a further right to receive a refund of up to 100% of the price you paid, or to reject the goods for a full refund.
robinessex said:
PurpleMoonlight said:
robinessex said:
Guys, car purchase turned out not good, so decide to go for a refund.
Has the trader agreed to give you a refund?Consumer rights act 2015
If you are outside the 30-day right to reject, you have to give the retailer one opportunity to repair or replace any goods or digital content which are of unsatisfactory quality, unfit for purpose or not as described.
You can state your preference, but the retailer can normally choose whichever would be cheapest or easier for it to do.
If the attempt at a repair or replacement is unsuccessful, you can then claim a refund or a price reduction if you wish to keep the product.
You're entitled to a full or partial refund instead of a repair or replacement if any of the following are true:
· the cost of the repair or replacement is disproportionate to the value of the goods or digital content
· a repair or replacement is impossible
· a repair or replacement would cause you significant inconvenience
· the repair would take an unreasonably long amount of time.
If a repair or replacement is not possible, or the attempt at repair fails, or the first replacement also turns out to be defective, you have a further right to receive a refund of up to 100% of the price you paid, or to reject the goods for a full refund.
If a repair or replacement is not possible, or the attempt at repair fails, or the first replacement also turns out to be defective, you have a further right to receive a refund of up to 100% of the price you paid, or to reject the goods for a full refund.
Doesn't have to. It's my choice. That's what I'm going for.
Doesn't have to. It's my choice. That's what I'm going for.
No, the dealer doesn't have to refund you for the cost of 'improvements'.
I'm like you though, I'll buy a car and then spend the first couple of weeks replacing anything I think is a bit 'iffy' - especially brakes & tyres - so that I know I've got a fair bit of trouble/cost-free motoring to come. Surely your fastidiousness noticed the mismatched tyres during your pre-purchase inspection, and was factored into the price you paid?
He may be a decent chap and refund you without argument, or he may want another couple of stabs at fixing it. 52 days is a bit of a piss-take though - unless he's having to get the manufacturer to specially make a one-off part for such a rare vehicle?
Even if he does agree to the refund it may not be the full value if you've added much extra mileage.
I'm like you though, I'll buy a car and then spend the first couple of weeks replacing anything I think is a bit 'iffy' - especially brakes & tyres - so that I know I've got a fair bit of trouble/cost-free motoring to come. Surely your fastidiousness noticed the mismatched tyres during your pre-purchase inspection, and was factored into the price you paid?
He may be a decent chap and refund you without argument, or he may want another couple of stabs at fixing it. 52 days is a bit of a piss-take though - unless he's having to get the manufacturer to specially make a one-off part for such a rare vehicle?
Even if he does agree to the refund it may not be the full value if you've added much extra mileage.
robinessex said:
Funk said:
Follow up question - why did you buy a car with illegal tyres on it?
Aside from the fact you drove it like that, doesn't it set alarm bells ringing immediately that the rest of the car might, just might, have been similarly poorly-maintained?
As you seem to have found out...
Here we go. The tread depths were ok, only one was very near the limit re this, two had slow punctures. It was tyre damage ( pot holes ?) that needed very close inspection when the wheels were off to spot. One was only apparent when off the wheel. It’s only because I’m fussy, I didn't like the mix of makes, I decided to replace the lot. I'm sure the all the PH'ers here NEVER had a slightly illegal tyre when it comes to replacement time though.Aside from the fact you drove it like that, doesn't it set alarm bells ringing immediately that the rest of the car might, just might, have been similarly poorly-maintained?
As you seem to have found out...
If you're that fussed about the tyres stick some remoulds on there and keep the new ones you just had fitted. Might even be worth asking the tyre place that fitted them if they'd help you out - can't hurt to ask the question.
And my final point still kind of stands; a car with mis-matched illegal/borderline-illegal tyres would run a red flag up the pole for me...
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