Dealer sold me modified car without my knowledge
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Hi,
I bought a car from a dealer on Monday, a 2006 350z, and I had the car checked out by a mechanic today for ease of mind.
My mechanic has checked it over, and it turns out that the exhaust is a generic eBay exhaust from China, it is definitely not OEM. Obviously I cannot have known this when buying, without access to the car on a ramp.
Also, the alloys were in a non standard colour, I knew this when I bought it, but the dealer made no mention that they were non standard.
I have insured the car with direct line, who do not allow modifications, so for the past week I've not been insured properly because of the dealer failing to notify me of the modifications.
Because of the dealer failing to describe the car properly, I do not trust him and I have lost confidence in the car. As I understand, the Consumer Rights Act 2015 states that the car has to be as described. He did not describe the car to me accurately, so am I within my rights to reject it?
I bought a car from a dealer on Monday, a 2006 350z, and I had the car checked out by a mechanic today for ease of mind.
My mechanic has checked it over, and it turns out that the exhaust is a generic eBay exhaust from China, it is definitely not OEM. Obviously I cannot have known this when buying, without access to the car on a ramp.
Also, the alloys were in a non standard colour, I knew this when I bought it, but the dealer made no mention that they were non standard.
I have insured the car with direct line, who do not allow modifications, so for the past week I've not been insured properly because of the dealer failing to notify me of the modifications.
Because of the dealer failing to describe the car properly, I do not trust him and I have lost confidence in the car. As I understand, the Consumer Rights Act 2015 states that the car has to be as described. He did not describe the car to me accurately, so am I within my rights to reject it?
Did you ask if the wheels were standard?
In my mind the dealer will be just as in the dark as you were with regards to the wheels and exhaust. Besides the time to get an inspection done is before you buy not after.
Can't see you getting a refund unless misrepresented but give them a call and you may get a mutually beneficial result.
In my mind the dealer will be just as in the dark as you were with regards to the wheels and exhaust. Besides the time to get an inspection done is before you buy not after.
Can't see you getting a refund unless misrepresented but give them a call and you may get a mutually beneficial result.
By 'modified' exhaust, you mean it's a performance exhaust, or it's a 'generic' copy of the Nissan exhaust?
If the latter, it doesn't count as a modification, you can replace factory parts with pattern and the car still remains 'stock'.
I'd also challenge your thoughts on the stock wheels being painted a different colour as 'modified' also.
So no, I don't think you are in a position to challenge the dealer, pending the exhaust situation, and neither do I think your car is classed as 'modified'.
If the latter, it doesn't count as a modification, you can replace factory parts with pattern and the car still remains 'stock'.
I'd also challenge your thoughts on the stock wheels being painted a different colour as 'modified' also.
So no, I don't think you are in a position to challenge the dealer, pending the exhaust situation, and neither do I think your car is classed as 'modified'.
Mate, you're an idiot.
Is the car modified if it has Perelli tyres on not Toyo? What about Mintex brake pads, not Nissan? What about Bosch air filters, not Nissan, What about Shell petrol, not whatever Nissan put in.
If it's considered a like for like replacement, it's not modified.
Dear God, dealers have my sympathy.
Is the car modified if it has Perelli tyres on not Toyo? What about Mintex brake pads, not Nissan? What about Bosch air filters, not Nissan, What about Shell petrol, not whatever Nissan put in.
If it's considered a like for like replacement, it's not modified.
Dear God, dealers have my sympathy.
I don't see how you can reject it for the exhaust, unless its radically different from standard eg side exit
The exhaust has been replaced - not unusual given it's age - and unfortunately it's been with a cheap ebay item. What if the brake discs and pads are also ebay cheapies? What about the tyres what brand are they? You see where I'm going with this...
You are being unrealistic expecting a car that age to be exactly OEM, unless the seller has described it as that.
The exhaust has been replaced - not unusual given it's age - and unfortunately it's been with a cheap ebay item. What if the brake discs and pads are also ebay cheapies? What about the tyres what brand are they? You see where I'm going with this...
You are being unrealistic expecting a car that age to be exactly OEM, unless the seller has described it as that.
Boost Junkies said:
Amused2death said:
If it fits and does the job then it's good enough for an MOT.
But it's not an original part... if I fit different alloys, or tints to my car I would have to declare it as a modification. Why isn't this any different?Does sound a bit like buyers regret though...
shakotan said:
By 'modified' exhaust, you mean it's a performance exhaust, or it's a 'generic' copy of the Nissan exhaust?
If the latter, it doesn't count as a modification, you can replace factory parts with pattern and the car still remains 'stock'.
I'd also challenge your thoughts on the stock wheels being painted a different colour as 'modified' also.
So no, I don't think you are in a position to challenge the dealer, pending the exhaust situation, and neither do I think your car is classed as 'modified'.
I don't think it's performance, it sounds standard compared to clips on YouTube of the standard exhaust. But my mechanic mentioned the shoddy welds.If the latter, it doesn't count as a modification, you can replace factory parts with pattern and the car still remains 'stock'.
I'd also challenge your thoughts on the stock wheels being painted a different colour as 'modified' also.
So no, I don't think you are in a position to challenge the dealer, pending the exhaust situation, and neither do I think your car is classed as 'modified'.
The wheels painted different is definitely a mod, same as painting the car, or wrapping it surely?
Boost Junkies said:
Amused2death said:
If it fits and does the job then it's good enough for an MOT.
But it's not an original part... if I fit different alloys, or tints to my car I would have to declare it as a modification. Why isn't this any different?If the alloys weren't available as a stand fit option then they could be classified as a "modification". I doubt standard alloys sprayed a different colour would come under that classification. Many people get their alloy's refurbished and doing this wouldn't invalidate their insurance.
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