Gearbox failed after 32k miles - what should I do?
I have owned a 2009 Vauxhall Insignia 1.8 Exclusiv (petrol) from new and have always had it serviced and MoT'd at my local dealership from where I bought the car. The car has covered 32,500 miles and I have recently been told it needs a new gearbox.
Vauxhall has offered to cover 70 per cent of the £2700 costs, but I feel that this is a fault that shouldn't have developed. Can you offer me any advice on how to proceed? Is the offer fair in your opinion?
Vauxhall has offered to cover 70 per cent of the £2700 costs, but I feel that this is a fault that shouldn't have developed. Can you offer me any advice on how to proceed? Is the offer fair in your opinion?
Asked on 9 December 2013 by PPG007
Answered by
Honest John
Yes, I think 70 per cent is fair for what is now a 4-5 year old car.
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