Ask Honest John  
Ask a Question

What's your question? Search here

Faulty new car
I bought new a 2011 Kia Carens diesel three weeks ago. In the first week I couldn’t get fifth gear so the garage dropped the gear box to correct . Two or three weeks later the problem returned with 1st and 3rd gear, and vehicle vibrates badly, is uncomfortable to sit in for more than a couple of miles. It’s back in the garage.

What are my rights? This car cost £16,000 and I dont feel I should have to accept this new car with these faults.

Asked on 18 February 2012 by james walker

Answered by Honest John
They have to fix it in 3 attempts or give you your money back:

www.honestjohn.co.uk/faq/consumer-rights/
Similar questions
Bought new car March 2011 - in garage 4 months later with leak from coolant tank. Garage have advised that leak is from coolant into head gasket, now...
I have a Volkswagen Polo and I have had problems with the vehicle not responding to the accelerator following a period after the vehicle slows down. The...
I have purchased a 57 registered BMW E91 Touring from Car Giant with full service history and for a fair price. Within two days the car was misfiring...
Related links
Our honest used car pricing is a little bit different to all the others. You can get to our values through make or model - you don’t have to follow a prescribed route. Plus, it’s live, which means we can react to changes in the market quicker than any printed price guide.
Looking for a garage you can trust? Honest John's Good Garage Guide has thousands of reader recommended garages, plus how-to guides and tips on servicing.
Related models
Option of seven usable seats, all rear seats fold into the boot floor, spacious interior, five-year warranty on models sold since September 2006.

Honest John's Car Buying Advice

Get the low-down on how to buy and sell cars the hassle-free way

Sign up for Honest John's Email Newsletter

Road Tests • Buying Tips • Deals

Related News & Road Tests

  • Road Test: Kia KIA Carens II
    If style, image and status are important to you, then what follow are wasted words. The new KIA Carens just isn't your kind of car. On the...
  • Road Test: Volkswagen VW Golf Plus
    Renault has to be congratulated for changing the way people think about cars. Renault invented 'Multi Purpose Vehicle' with its 7-seater Espace....
  • Road Test: Ford C-MAX and Grand C-MAX 2010 Road Test
    All new C-Max, first Ford on new 'global' 'C sector' platform. Fine combination of ride, handling, performance and economy. Now in 5 and 7 seat formats. Low emission 1.0 litre 3 cylinder Ecoboost petrol engine coming in 2011 or 2012.
  • Ask HJ: Faulty new car
    I bought new a 2011 Kia Carens diesel three weeks ago. In the first week I couldn’t get fifth gear so the garage dropped the gear box to correct . Two...