Goodwill payment after car takes year to be fixed

My 2011 Lotus Evora S has been in the main dealer now for over 11 months to fix a poor running problem. They have misdiagnosed the fault several times and the bill has now grown to £5000. The dealer now believes that the fault is due to a faulty wiring loom. Lotus have refused to offer any goodwill contribution, despite the car having a full main dealer service history and only 20,000 miles on the clock. The car was 6 months out of warranty when given to the dealership. When responding, the garage are evasive and generally fail to inspire confidence. They have blamed much of the delay on internal problems at Lotus, but I am stuck in the middle not knowing who exactly is at fault and who I should blame. I am also unsure as to any options that I have in reducing my costs and whether I can claim against the garage for depreciation.

Asked on 29 July 2015 by Dreadnough

Answered by Honest John
If you originally bought the car from a dealer then there is a clear chain of liability and you could try county court action against them. Not small claims because the amount in question must be a lot more than £10,000. You will need to engage a solicitor. Law here: www.honestjohn.co.uk/faq/consumer-rights/
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