Power steering fault after 1 week - is the dealer liable?

We recently purchased a used Fiat Punto for my daughter who has just passed her driving test. A week after she got it the power steering started causing an electrical fault with the engine. I called the dealer who said he would call us back and try to locate a second hand part. After several phone calls he is now saying that he meant to say the warranty was only for engine parts. Surely he is he legally responsible?

Asked on 16 April 2014 by liverpoollou

Answered by Honest John
Yes, he's legally responsible. Law here: www.honestjohn.co.uk/faq/consumer-rights/
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