Vauxhall Astra with hard ride - can I reject it?

I purchased a nearly new Vauxhall Astra from a main dealer last month. The car had only covered 1800 miles, but I have found that the ride is extremely hard, particularly at anything over 40mph.

I have looked into the car’s specifications and discovered that it’s on 18-inch wheels and fitted with uprated sports suspension. Do I have any claim against the supplying garage for not making the modifications known to me at the time of purchase? And would replacing the wheels and tyres make any appreciable difference?

Asked on 16 October 2013 by ajuu

Answered by Honest John
No grounds for a claim against the supplying garage I'm afraid. Switching to 17-inch or 16-inch wheels and deeper profile tyres will cushion the sharp bumps and ridges, but the ride will still be quite firm.
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