Rotten chassis... South East... Dealer...

[Salsera]

Do you have a friendly garage nearby that you could put the car through a second MOT, i'm only going from experience but my car failed on bad rust on the chassis last year and it didn't sound nearly as bad as yours. Then when it fails the MOT you have a very strong position to go back to them with. Just an idea..

[Steve_T]

Look up the sale of goods act via google. As they're a dealer, they are obligated to provide goods fit for the purpose intended. If the rust is sufficient to cause an MOT fail, then the car cannot be driven on the road and hence is not fit for purpose. Someone with a more complete understanding of the legal situation will be along soon I expect.

Steve.

[Dracoro]

Also, what car is it?

Some manufacturers offer a long corrosion warranty.

[Steve_T]

See here:

http://www.businesslink.gov.uk/bdotg/action/detail...

[aw51 121565]

Is this the front chassis rails that have rotten? It's not an unknown problem.

If the car passed an MoT within the last 3 months and corrosion defects are found that you think should have lead to failure of that MoT, then an appeal can be made - to VOSA from memory.

[Brett928S2]

dibbers006 said:

It is the front chassis rails yes. What would an appeal get me?

Hi

All the appeal will get is a possible loss of MOT status for the garage that MOT it up North...it wont help you at all...

All the best Brett

[Chrispy Porker]

I'd speak to Trading Standards.
If all else fails I'd want my money back.
( this may be a forlorn hope I realise)

[Dwight VanDriver]

Offence to sell a vehicle in dangerous condition.

As CP states - go speak to Trading Standards.

dvd

[Steve_T]

Chrispy Porker said:

I'd speak to Trading Standards.
If all else fails I'd want my money back.
( this may be a forlorn hope I realise)

Not a forlorn hope - you could reject the car under the sale of goods act, but you could potentially end up shelling out further money in court fees if the dealer refuses to take the car back and you have to call his/her bluff.

[nigel_bytes]

Try this site it will show you all old MOT test results
http://www.motinfo.gov.uk/internet/jsp/ECHID-Inter...

[Mark Benson]

I had a similar situation where the brake lines were corroded through on a car I'd bought from a local dealer.

I called him and he offered to fix it at his expense, when the garage (on that we both agreed I would take the car to) discovered a dozen other problems with the car we both realised he's been sold a pup and (seemingly unkowingly) passed it on to me.

I told him I didn't want the car and was rejecting it, we had a frank conversation and he took the car back and I drove away with another car from his forecourt and some of my money back.

Probably best to speak with the dealer first, allow him to offer you some recompense before you go 'official' on him (I would however make him aware you know your rights and a mention of trading standards goes a long way.....). If you can resolve it amicably there will be less grief on both sides.

[peterguk]

dibbers006 said:

I have had plenty of MOTs where they never crawl under the car.

How so? In every MOT i've witnessed tester goes underneath to check chassis, fuel lines, brake lines, handbrake cables etc....

Sounds like your Saxo was tested that way!

Edited by peterguk on Friday 1st February 19:33

[carrotchomper]

Mark Benson said:

Probably best to speak with the dealer first, allow him to offer you some recompense before you go 'official' on him (I would however make him aware you know your rights and a mention of trading standards goes a long way.....). If you can resolve it amicably there will be less grief on both sides.

I fully agree. People are, on the whole, reasonable, and it can't hurt to have a word first. If they muck around about it, then go in guns blazing.

Possibly wouldn't accept if he offered to re-MoT it at his place mind

[Chrispy Porker]

Steve_T said:

Chrispy Porker said:

I'd speak to Trading Standards.
If all else fails I'd want my money back.
( this may be a forlorn hope I realise)

Not a forlorn hope - you could reject the car under the sale of goods act, but you could potentially end up shelling out further money in court fees if the dealer refuses to take the car back and you have to call his/her bluff.

Agreed
this would be a last resort.
Mind you, if you win, he pays your costs.