Car warranty f*cking disaster

[weltweit]

Funny I took my dad (40 odd years exp as engineer and mechanic) with me when I was buying it and the thing he insisted they did when they gave it a full service they put in a brand new timing belt

Your dad was right, if they don't have proof of a new belt it is not a risk worth taking. And these days I think it is common practice to replace the water pump at the same time as it is often driven off the same belt.

 

[hash tag]

This might be technically true, and would be much more true for new cars, but it's going to be all but meaningless in practice.

The OP demonstrates it himself. The car didn't have a ruined engine when it was sold to him, as demonstrated by him driving it 3000 miles. It wasn't leaking oil either - he says so himself.

Also he's in Ireland.

Who's to really tell what state the engine was in when they bought it. That age and mileage, I doubt the car came from a main dealer. It probably came from some who did a botch or two on the engine simply to get it running. Asking for £500 only towards a recon engine sounds very generous BUT can you trust them to do it properly. From whats been said, I wouldn't. Hard I know, but I reckon you might might have to take this on the chin.

 

[8den]

Main dealer supposedly reliable personal recommendation

 

[stuff_it]

Many years ago I bought a "grey" important 400cc Honda - it had less than 15k miles on the clock - it came with a "warranty" - and low and behold, within a few months there was a problem with the carbs - the rubber diaphragms had perished - not covered by warranty as this was "wear and tear" so into my pocket went my hand, with the assurance that if anything else went on it that it definitely would be covered by the warranty

The perished diaphragms actually let petrol flood through the carbs and into the bores - this then drained into the sump and "raised" the oil level - so while the bike was all shiny and new I was checking the oil and, like you, it looked like the bike wasn't using any oil - so I got out of the habit of checking the oil - with the carb problem fixed the petrol no longer drained into the sump so the real problem of the bike using oil reared it's ugly head - and "bang" went the engine. You've not been checking the oil Mr Voltage - says the garage - not covered by the warranty - - - but, but, but, you said . . .

The ONLY warranty worth having is one you get with a brand new car or bike up to 3(?) years old . . . and even with that the buggers'll try and wriggle out of anything that they can - so a 10 year old car with 200k miles on the clock, costing, I'm guessing <£2k - hate to say this and it's not meant as an insult, but you're "almost" in banger territory, you really are taking a pig 'n' a poke when you buy a car of this age, mileage and price

If the garage is going to source and fit an engine at a cost of £1200 and they want £500 costs towards fitting it then the engine is valued at £700 - you need to find out EXACTLY what they're putting in, cause if it's just a second hand engine that's been power washed you could be chucking good money after bad and then you'll be out of warranty

Anything under £2k and you're firmly in car roulette territory.

 

[8den]

Right Friday 4 days later they've said I can come pick up the car


1. A mechanic who looked at it the day I bought it said the tires were perished after standing in a lot for 3 months. Should I insist on replacements.

2. What sort of warranty should I for or expect on the new engine seeing as I only have their word it's from a good car.

3. The dodgy 16 year Opel they gave me for two weeks has a clutch that's about to go and is scratched to fuck. I pranged it reversing into the drive way and broke the glass to the left rear light. I'm looking at a scrap yard replacement but if I can't find one should I just give them 30 quid or nothing? (The car looks like it's spent the weekend with an over enthusiastic dominatrix and is dented pranged and bump) just don't like returning it with a broken light and saying "like that when I got it guv"

 

[stuff_it]

Right Friday 4 days later they've said I can come pick up the car


1. A mechanic who looked at it the day I bought it said the tires were perished after standing in a lot for 3 months. Should I insist on replacements.

2. What sort of warranty should I for or expect on the new engine seeing as I only have their word it's from a good car.

3. The dodgy 16 year Opel they gave me for two weeks has a clutch that's about to go and is scratched to fuck. I pranged it reversing into the drive way and broke the glass to the left rear light. I'm looking at a scrap yard replacement but if I can't find one should I just give them 30 quid or nothing? (The car looks like it's spent the weekend with an over enthusiastic dominatrix and is dented pranged and bump) just don't like returning it with a broken light and saying "like that when I got it guv"

1. You'll be lucky

2. Same 3 month warranty from the start of when they fit it/new 3 month warranty to start when you get it back (this might be where to drop the tyres thing - try to get them to go halves on new ones)

3. Somehow find a light, and felt tip/tippex in any extra scratches if it's not in metallic paint.

 

[8den]

Found a light fitting fit trying to get work. Don't want it start negotiations on a weak start.

Half on tires seems fair

As does warranty.

Bringing my dad he is the Lee Van Cleff of car negotiations

 

[stuff_it]

Found a light fitting fit trying to get work. Don't want it start negotiations on a weak start.

Half on tires seems fair

As does warranty.

Bringing my dad he is the Lee Van Cleff of car negotiations

Next time you buy a car also bring yer dad, lol.

 

[8den]

Next time you buy a car also bring yer dad, lol.

I brought him first time round. The unblinking mexican standoff with the car dealer over the price needed a Morricone score .

 

[Pickman's model]

I brought him first time round. The unblinking mexican standoff with the car dealer over the price needed a Morricone score .

yeh: but which were you?

 

[8den]

The ironic part was him going "why would you want me to go to a look at a used car?"

Me "Because you've never knowingly paid full price for anything and and know fucking everything about cars?"

 

[Pickman's model]

The ironic part was him going "why would you want me to go to a look at a used car?"

Me "Because you've never knowingly paid full price for anything and and know fucking everything about cars?"

i see. you're more three amigos than man with no name.

 

[8den]

i see. you're more three amigos than man with no name.

No I'm the invisible singer by the cactus tree

 

[8den]

So took car out. Got engine warning light after an fifteen Came back they were concerned it miss fired due to it running on empty. Drove off. Dash board lit up like Christmas. Took it back computer incompatibility between new engine and old.


Seems to run fine now. They're offered me a deal on getting the tires replaced €65 each. I'm about to do some serious mileage next few weeks thoughts?

 

[weltweit]

.. They're offered me a deal on getting the tires replaced €65 each. I'm about to do some serious mileage next few weeks thoughts?

Check tyre prices at an independent tyre place or failing that QuickFit.
I just bought a new tyre for my Corsa £42.00 fitted and balanced.

 

[Teaboy]

So took car out. Got engine warning light after an fifteen Came back they were concerned it miss fired due to it running on empty. Drove off. Dash board lit up like Christmas. Took it back computer incompatibility between new engine and old.


Seems to run fine now. They're offered me a deal on getting the tires replaced €65 each. I'm about to do some serious mileage next few weeks thoughts?

You can get loads of quotes on-line. Black circles were pretty cheap.

 

[8den]

Lost the wheel nut replacement and some twat has welding the nuts to the wheels


.

 

[Pickman's model]

there must be a better way to do this