Hi,
My partner bought a used Audi A1 from an independent dealer. All looked fine but a few squeaks and creaks caused us to take it to be looked at. Dealer asked for it to be checked over by a garage.
A 'knowledgeable' friends initially found that the radiator was lose, gearbox leaking oil, and some poor repairs were hiding a previous accident. We took it to an independent garage following this who have said they wouldn't be happy to drive the car as the work done to hide the damage is clearly amateur, and that they can see it was off the road for 12 months before we bought it. There's no record of a CAT S or N.
The location of the repair, along with the lose radiator, lose front bumper and leaking gearbox, led him to advise us to ask for a refund, but he's not willing to put his name to a report for fear of any repercussions from the nearby dealer.
I am going to ask the dealer for a refund, but previous conversation with them hasn't inspired confidence they'll be amenable to this, so I want to go in knowing my rights. I was hoping to gain an advantage with this by coming to you lovely people first.
I asked the RAC if they'd do a full inspection so I had more 'clout' but they said their reports can't be used in court if needed, not can he say that the repair was done prior to purchase.
Any advice would be very gratefully received.
My partner bought a used Audi A1 from an independent dealer. All looked fine but a few squeaks and creaks caused us to take it to be looked at. Dealer asked for it to be checked over by a garage.
A 'knowledgeable' friends initially found that the radiator was lose, gearbox leaking oil, and some poor repairs were hiding a previous accident. We took it to an independent garage following this who have said they wouldn't be happy to drive the car as the work done to hide the damage is clearly amateur, and that they can see it was off the road for 12 months before we bought it. There's no record of a CAT S or N.
The location of the repair, along with the lose radiator, lose front bumper and leaking gearbox, led him to advise us to ask for a refund, but he's not willing to put his name to a report for fear of any repercussions from the nearby dealer.
I am going to ask the dealer for a refund, but previous conversation with them hasn't inspired confidence they'll be amenable to this, so I want to go in knowing my rights. I was hoping to gain an advantage with this by coming to you lovely people first.
I asked the RAC if they'd do a full inspection so I had more 'clout' but they said their reports can't be used in court if needed, not can he say that the repair was done prior to purchase.
Any advice would be very gratefully received.
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