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[pscocoa]

The problem I think now is that it is outside the warranty period and they have not acknowleged your emails as far as I can tell from your posting and may deny having received your complaint. I would have written to them within the warranty period and sent by recorded post or something if it was close to warranty expiry.

You inidcate that it is not too conveneient to go back and I am pretty sure they would say to bring it back and then point out that the clutch is not covered by the warranty. The real issue is what representrations they made to you about the car. Trouble is that you probably drove the car before buying and clutch was fine so they will use this argument. I would work out how much it is going to cost you and force a discussion with them. If you are realistic they may come to a compromise - if they think they will get clobbered with the whole cost then they will fight it all the way.

So 1. get your estimated costs for a garage repair which you discuss with them and 2. If you are going to fix yourself then what it will cost you including a modest amount for your time. 3. Get back on the phone to discuss the costs and if they are difficult then write poinitnig out that they misrepresented the vehicle as being in good condition, Trading standards etc.
Without knowing what representations were made to you it is difficlut to give a better answer - but if you give then a chance to contribute a reasonable sum to the problem it may be a way out for everyone.

[iainb]

James consumables like brakes and clutches are in most cases never coverd by extended warranties and reading your opening statement I guess the seller knew that there was a problem with the clutch. Hence no replies to your email etc.
  I think that is one case that you should chalk up to experience and move on.

[JamesV6CDX]

James consumables like brakes and clutches are in most cases never coverd by extended warranties and reading your opening statement I guess the seller knew that there was a problem with the clutch. Hence no replies to your email etc.
  I think that is one case that you should chalk up to experience and move on.
 

Must be honest, this is my gut feeling on how to proceed too.

The real annoying part is the weather, if it was the summer I'd have rolled up my sleeves and done it by now

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

I have always paid for all my cars .............with a private sale.....they are a whole lot cheaper than these "so called" daelers.....who offer a guarantee......that is in effect worthless.

R reg Pug about £600......in a private sale ...........the dealer is likely to have got it either as a trade in (which he probably paid about £300 for)......or picked up at the local auction.

Dealers are not called Stealers for nothing james.

[JamesV6CDX]

I have always paid for all my cars .............with a private sale.....they are a whole lot cheaper than these "so called" daelers.....who offer a guarantee......that is in effect worthless.

R reg Pug about £600......in a private sale ...........the dealer is likely to have got it either as a trade in (which he probably paid about £300 for)......or picked up at the local auction.

Dealers are not called Stealers for nothing james.

Yup I agree... it was one of those situations when I needed an economical practical car quickly... I wish I hadn't bought it now  

[Lazydocker]

TBH James I'd just bite the bullet... I know it's frustrating and had you pursued it more strongly when the problem first arose (after 6 days!) you may have had a case but unfortunately email is not proof of contact. You'd be in a better position if you had written and sent it recorded

As it stands... Just stick another clutch in and chalk it up as a bad experience. It'll be quicker and easier

[JamesV6CDX]

As it stands... Just stick another clutch in and chalk it up as a bad experience. It'll be quicker and easier

It would be quicker or easier - if the weather wasn't so cold and cack, or if I had a facility to do so  

[Lazydocker]

As it stands... Just stick another clutch in and chalk it up as a bad experience. It'll be quicker and easier

It would be quicker or easier - if the weather wasn't so cold and cack, or if I had a facility to do so  

Don't be such a wimp

[JamesV6CDX]

As it stands... Just stick another clutch in and chalk it up as a bad experience. It'll be quicker and easier

It would be quicker or easier - if the weather wasn't so cold and cack, or if I had a facility to do so  

Don't be such a wimp

Shaddap - you're as bad as TB  

[Lazydocker]

As it stands... Just stick another clutch in and chalk it up as a bad experience. It'll be quicker and easier

It would be quicker or easier - if the weather wasn't so cold and cack, or if I had a facility to do so  

Don't be such a wimp

Shaddap - you're as bad as TB  

Must confess I need to fit new rear shocks and springs... Been putting that off for a week or so

[tunnie]

don't think you got a leg to stand on here, as G mentions its clutch so will be down to standard ware and tare, its not as if the gearbox broke or something like that.

On another note.... £1.2k for a R plate 406!?  

Get yourself back in an Omega!  

[Vamps]

don't think you got a leg to stand on here, as G mentions its clutch so will be down to standard ware and tare, its not as if the gearbox broke or something like that.

On another note.... £1.2k for a R plate 406!?  

Get yourself back in an Omega!  :y

Yep, yu could get 3 or 4 Migs for that money....

[amigov6]

I note some folk said the clutch is a consumable part but it failed within the 1 month period. I'd pester them till they got sick me, (we're both tenacious enough to do that) til' they pay a nearer garage to do it or send you an agreed amount to do it yourself. I'm lucky enough to have a brother who'se a debt recovery solicitor, the threat of legal action knocks some folk into touch, you can tell them you have a solicitor in the family even if you hav'nt. Local press is another route to try. On a quiet news week they'll print anything to fill the pages & the dealer won't want the adverse publicity.
   Let 'em have it!

[JamesV6CDX]

Get yourself back in an Omega!  

The only way that's happening, is if I can pick up a presentable 3.2 Manual Estate with sub 130k miles...

[ScottieMV6]

I once bought a ford probe   from a trader in Leeds. I got about 20 miles on the way home on the M62 and the engine seized. Stupidly I got the AA to tow me home rather than back to the garage.

I phoned the trader many times and sent numerous letters but to no avail. I was told the only way to pursue it was to go through small claims.

In the end I decided it wasn't worth the hassle of going to court for them to say the guy had to pay me back at £1 per week. I scrapped the car and put it down to experience!

Unless you are willing to pursue it all the way then I would say not worht pursuing.