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[JamesV6CDX]

Get it home, Josh - worst case scenario if the engine is knackered - we'll turn it into a 3.2  - and it already has a manual box fitted  8-)

[TheBoy]

The guy has now decided the he wants to return the car, and for a full refund...which is fair enough. But now leaves me with a dead Omega and out of pocket, but that's how it goes sometimes.
He knows someone who has a recovery truck who can return it to me for £150, I think that may be the best way. Don't want to spend that much, but it saves towing it and any legal issues with motorways.
So once it's back here, I can take getting it repaired at a more leisurely pace.

Want me to put the tow pole in the boot, drop it off to you later.

Hey, another deja vu moment

[joshwyatt]

James - I'll ask what they did with oil pressure sensor, oil level when it left was fine. It had been changed and was topped up to correct level with new filter. No idea of it's condition now.
Thanks TB, but I think I'll just have to suck up the £150 charge and get it brought back on a truck. It's going to be stupid to tow it on the motorway, let alone illegal, and I couldn't let anyone else take that risk.

[JamesV6CDX]

When do you think it'll be home Josh? Just trying to juggle times I could come for an initial peek...

[Kevin Wood]

The comment about tappety noises do not inspire confidence 

Hence my 'too late I fear' comment

You will get tappety noises with the slightest disruption to oil supply, even if the engine just takes a gulp of air due to low oil level, as the lifters will collapse and it can take a while for them to recover afterwards.

Bearings will need a more sustained lack of oil pressure to get mullered during normal driving, but if the engine is under load at the time, it doesn't have to fail for very long at all. Oil light suggests it did, but it could have been a failure of the oil pressure switch (touch wood).

Kevin

[joshwyatt]

It might be home on Sunday, possibly or Monday at the lastest I guess. But won't be here tomorrow. I need to confirm with the guy. But James, please feel no pressure to have a look. I know you're busy...it's no problem 

[Del Boy]

James - I'll ask what they did with oil pressure sensor, oil level when it left was fine. It had been changed and was topped up to correct level with new filter. No idea of it's condition now.
Thanks TB, but I think I'll just have to suck up the £150 charge and get it brought back on a truck. It's going to be stupid to tow it on the motorway, let alone illegal, and I couldn't let anyone else take that risk.

You don't have to take it back so, make him pay for the recovery back to you.

[psnimv6]

James - I'll ask what they did with oil pressure sensor, oil level when it left was fine. It had been changed and was topped up to correct level with new filter. No idea of it's condition now.
Thanks TB, but I think I'll just have to suck up the £150 charge and get it brought back on a truck. It's going to be stupid to tow it on the motorway, let alone illegal, and I couldn't let anyone else take that risk.

You don't have to take it back so, make him pay for the recovery back to you.

thats what i would do also, the least he could do is return it to where he got it >:(saying your are giving him a full refund i would of thought thats not to much to ask of him.

[Del Boy]

James - I'll ask what they did with oil pressure sensor, oil level when it left was fine. It had been changed and was topped up to correct level with new filter. No idea of it's condition now.
Thanks TB, but I think I'll just have to suck up the £150 charge and get it brought back on a truck. It's going to be stupid to tow it on the motorway, let alone illegal, and I couldn't let anyone else take that risk.

You don't have to take it back so, make him pay for the recovery back to you.

thats what i would do also, the least he could do is return it to where he got it >:(saying your are giving him a full refund i would of thought thats not to much to ask of him.

Exactly. If he doesn't pay for recovery to you Josh, seriously just say to him sort the car yourself, he'll either do two things, pay for recovery, or start whining like a baby in which case you tell him to bugger off. Your too good natured mate 

By the way, I'd offer a refund if he had been reasonable and had said he'll pay for recovery but, the way he's been towards you, I would've said to him get lost and sort it yourself, it was sold as seen.

[Lazydocker]

Josh, if you can get the car back to yours, I will endeavour to fix it for you.

I understand you will be doing me a huge favour when the right estate comes along - so it will be FOC from a labour perspective 

James, you're such a good mate. I've been on the lookout for an estate, Paul may have one coming along shortly, but may have found two. One suitable for each.
I do love Omega's, but they can be troubelsome...I may give them a miss for a bit after this. I always think that, then buy one anway 

Oh no.... That means I'm going to have to make a decision

[Mr Skrunts]

Bugga, just catching up with this thread for the 1st time.

Dont agree to pay the £150 recovery Josh, also going back to the begining about refunds as a dealer that james mentioned, maybe worth a chat with a solicitor for a full understanding os where you stand.

Car warranty insurace, Normally sold as Gold, silver and bronze cover (was a common thing years ago - dunno if any one does it these days)  Gold cover all forms mechanical breakdown, silver cover engine, gearbox and running gear etc, bronze is maybe just for the engine.  Buyer then buys cover in the event of breakdown.  may have paid dividends in this case.


As the buyer got AA Relay to get the car back to you.


PM me if you want added info on the breakdown policies.   

hope all works out with this car.

[Mr Skrunts]

2 PM's sent Josh.   

[Kai]

josh if theres any thing i can do let me know 

[joshwyatt]

First of all I'd like to thank everyone for thier offers of help, and all the kind PM's.
I've now got the car back here, gave him a full refund, paid the £150 to get it brough back here. He put 6 months tax on it, so I refunded him the month he'd lose when he sent it back to the DVLA.
So I'm out of pocket and got a dead Omega, but ulitmately that's how it goes sometimes. It was the right thing for me to do, there are far too many traders out there who won't do the same. But I thought to myself, I probably wouldn't be happy either. I'd rather be responsible and happy with my decisions than have that extra bit of money.

The car; Well, good strong battery on it, turned the key to see what happens and nothing, it doesn't click, or try to turn but does make some attempt or a sound similiar to cranking. I fear the engine is dead.

[alunonhisown]

Too soft you are young man.
Let James get his fingers on it soon, and it will not be dead for long. Powers of God that boy has with a V6 engine.
But I really admire you Josh, I really do, straight as an arrow.In Fact, I will go as far as to say TO FEKKING STRAIGHT for your own good, but done with all the best intentions.
I am proud of you.