Hi there - I purchased a second hand car in late 2019 for $13k. I bought a warranty on top for $2.5k.
Within a week of owning the car, the engine light came on. I took it back to the dealer that I bought the car from and he 'did his thing' and said that he could not find a fault. I was sceptical but trusted him.
Over the upcoming months, the engine light would come on and go off every so often. Believing the dealer, I thought nothing more of it (he is also 45 mins away from me, so taking the car back is a hassle).
I came to my first regular service, after driving it for around 6,000km and they have diagnosed the following problems with the car:
The mechanic who did the service said that there is "no way" that the dealer would not have known about the issues, if he did the proper checks when I took it back after the engine light came on (within a week of owning the car).
What do you think are my options here?
Thank you
Will
Within a week of owning the car, the engine light came on. I took it back to the dealer that I bought the car from and he 'did his thing' and said that he could not find a fault. I was sceptical but trusted him.
Over the upcoming months, the engine light would come on and go off every so often. Believing the dealer, I thought nothing more of it (he is also 45 mins away from me, so taking the car back is a hassle).
I came to my first regular service, after driving it for around 6,000km and they have diagnosed the following problems with the car:
- Front brake pads and rotors $690.00
- Coolant flush $192.00
- Glow plugs $530.00
- Glow plug controller $552.00
- Inlet manifold $2995.00
The mechanic who did the service said that there is "no way" that the dealer would not have known about the issues, if he did the proper checks when I took it back after the engine light came on (within a week of owning the car).
What do you think are my options here?
Thank you
Will
