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[tunnie]

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...

Try WOCA then, they have x-plod cars go through, might get lucky with a late plate Omega

[pscocoa]

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!

I agree - the £1200 reflects you were buying a car in top order for its year. They could contribute something

[Taxi_Driver]

Personally, what id try James......is get the clutch fixed, either by yourself or a garage, if you dont fancy it.
Keep the bill, and when convenient to yourself, but dont leave it too long......present yourself to the garage with the bill of parts/etc and the emails you sent them....and politely ask if they wouldnt mind covering some of the cost.

Its worked for me before.....even when the garage had its own workshop.....look at getting 50% of it paid by the garage a bonus  
A reasonable garage owner will probably take the view.....you've fixed it....so he doesnt have to....and to make you go away...a bit of folding is the easy way out......plus if he's bright he will probably ask you for the reciept....as he can claim the VAT back as well.

If he doesnt want to part with folding, then look at your alternatives........

[Welung666]

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...

Try WOCA then, they have x-plod cars go through, might get lucky with a late plate Omega

There's a place not far from me that sells nothing but ex-plod, he's got loads of Astra's and T5's and an absolutely stunning estate. I'll get you details of the car and seller if you like

[hotel21]

The clutch plates are considered a consumable by 99.999% of warranty companys, just like tyres or brake pads.  Caveat Emptor still applies, even in a trade sale.  

Personally, I wouldn't bother but its your time....  

[Bob S]

Just to add an alternative fuel to the fire, I bought my son a KTM moto crosser the clutch was slipping, spoke the the shop owner's words "we don't sell second rate machines." Took it in and he repaired it no cost and no problem! While you can argue about warranties I think its down to who you deal with and these people you are dealing with don't appear to fall into the caring service brigade (all to prevalent these days as customer care and service these days are a joke). As a final act of defiance write to them enclosing a stamped addressed envelope so they don't have to incurr any further cost and see what happens. If nothing close the door and move on.
Good Luck

[Marks DTM Calib]

Sounds typical....the 1 month warranty probably has further clauses e.g upto a max of 200 quid, or parts only.....they are not worth the paper they are written on.

As for paying 1200 quid for 12 year Peugeot.....what can I say!

Its buyer beware and lets be honest, the garage will have made not much on it so wont want to do any further work on it

[JamesV6CDX]

The clutch plates are considered a consumable by 99.999% of warranty companys, just like tyres or brake pads.  Caveat Emptor still applies, even in a trade sale.  

Personally, I wouldn't bother but its your time....  

I think you're right - time would probably be better spent hauling the lump out

[JamesV6CDX]

As for paying 1200 quid for 12 year Peugeot.....what can I say!

I agree it's a little over the odds, but it's low mileage and I'll soon make it back in fuel savings, 50+mpg....

[Marks DTM Calib]

As for paying 1200 quid for 12 year Peugeot.....what can I say!

I agree it's a little over the odds, but it's low mileage and I'll soon make it back in fuel savings, 50+mpg....

Yes, its very over the odds and the mpg is irrelivant becuase if you had to sell it tomorrow then your in the red!