Bought a faulty car

[P4D]

Going to make this as short as possible.

On 13/4/19 I bought a car for £850. 2 days later the engine light came on, I got the codes read and it shown two faults.

I’ve been in touch with the ‘trader’ I purchased it from. She’s saying she’s willing to refund me under the Consumer Rights Act however she’s deducting £50 for a logbook, £40 for a car valet and £1 per mile I’ve driven it since I bought it?

Can anyone shed any light on what my next step is.

Cheers.

[t.boydy]

Take the offer!!!!!!

[P4D]

t.boydy said:

Take the offer!!!!!!

Hope that’s a joke.

[AdeTuono]

What were the codes?

[Alucidnation]

P4D said:

Going to make this as short as possible.

On 13/4/19 I bought a car for £850. 2 days later the engine light came on, I got the codes read and it shown two faults.

I’ve been in touch with the ‘trader’ I purchased it from. She’s saying she’s willing to refund me under the Consumer Rights Act however she’s deducting £50 for a logbook, £40 for a car valet and £1 per mile I’ve driven it since I bought it?

Can anyone shed any light on what my next step is.

Cheers.

Take the offer.

[Butter Face]

How many miles have you done?

[M4cruiser]

Make a counter offer.

[Rewe]

Take the offer!

[jesfirth]

unless you have done 760 miles take the offer

[LosingGrip]

Why £40 for a log book?! Will it need a valet? If need be take it to one yourself for £20 or so.

Bit cheeky for the mileage. Unless you've done loads?

[t.boydy]

P4D said:

Hope that’s a joke.

Nope!

It's a car less than a bag of sand.... Did you expect a new car??

What codes did it throw up??

[aka_kerrly]

What are the faults? Did they reappear after being cleared?

Or is the real issue you just don't like the car and are having a melt down over a EML in which case for everyones sake return the car take the money and get someone who knows about cars to help you find another

[ging84]

It's a rejection with 30 days, you are entitled to a full refund not a partial one, take the part refund then claim for the difference

[P4D]

ging84 said:

It's a rejection with 30 days, you are entitled to a full refund not a partial one, take the part refund then claim for the difference

How do I claim for the difference?

[P4D]

aka_kerrly said:

What are the faults? Did they reappear after being cleared?

Or is the real issue you just don't like the car and are having a melt down over a EML in which case for everyones sake return the car take the money and get someone who knows about cars to help you find another

The faults were cleared and then they reappeared a day after which is why I have decided to reject it.

[TriumphStag3.0V8]

P4D said:

The faults were cleared and then they reappeared a day after which is why I have decided to reject it.

and what were they?

[Davie_GLA]

Love these posts where we have to guess the details.

Think of it this way. If you keep it and it completely goes you’re stuck. You’re lucky you’re getting any offer whatsoever.

What were or are the codes. What car is it, how much any miles.

[KungFuPanda]

P4D said:

aka_kerrly said:

What are the faults? Did they reappear after being cleared?

Or is the real issue you just don't like the car and are having a melt down over a EML in which case for everyones sake return the car take the money and get someone who knows about cars to help you find another

The faults were cleared and then they reappeared a day after which is why I have decided to reject it.

What were the fecking faults?

[ApOrbital]

Codes we need them.

[anonymous-user]

Davie_GLA said:

Love these posts where we have to guess the details.

Think of it this way. If you keep it and it completely goes you’re stuck. You’re lucky you’re getting any offer whatsoever.

What were or are the codes. What car is it, how much any miles.

Yup, posts half a story and ignores numerous people asking the same question. Frustrating.