Hi, i bought this Zafira 2ltr dti on 13/10/2008, from a main car dealer, on the day i was collecting it,i noticed a warning light on the dash,the one with the car,with a spanner ,but after a few minutes it went out,on day 2 of having the car,again i noticed the warning light,and also the water temp gauge not working,i contacted the dealer,and they told me to bring the car over to them,the car was then sent to Vauxhall,as they could find no faults, Vauxhall put 4 new glow plugs in the car, no more warning light,but now the car revs up,when i slow down,and will run on its own,(NO FOOT ON PEDAL),also temp gauge still not working,unless i drive about 30 miles,i have again contacted the dealer,but they told me the car,is out of there 2 week warrenty,they also say,that they want me to bring it to them today 4/11/2008, were again it will go to Vauxhall,i contacted Vauxhall myself,and told them,the car was driving ok,before they put the glow plugs in,but there reply,was that its not the glow plugs,and they need to check it,i really dont know what to do,i feel as if,ive been done,i still am waiting on the dealer giving me the log book,for the car,and even the tax is up, is there anything i can do
Thank you
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Edited by Dynamic Dave on 04/11/2008 at 10:23
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2 week warranty is wishful thinking on their part. So are they paying for this visit to the Vauxhall dealer, or are they expecting you to stump up? As a consumer, your contract is with them, not the Vauxhall dealer, and it is not down to you to run around.
When you buy a used car from a trader, any fault occurring in the first six months is assumed by law to have been present when you bought the car, and is the responsibility of the trader to resolve. Unless you bought the car ridiculously cheaply or under unusual circumstances, there is not a court in the land that wouldn't take your side on a car of this age/value and an ownership period of less than a month.
Talk to trading standards or your local citizens advice bureau. The law is on your side.
Cheers
DP
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THANK YOU DB
i actually paid a good amount for the car,the most ive ever paid for any car, iam not sure if the dealer,is expecting me to pay for the trip to vauxhall,but ive no intention of paying, ive to take the car to them,at 2pm today,so i will leave it to then,now i think,i will take your advice,and get in touch,with trading standards.
cheers
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If it takes 30 miles for the gauge to show, then a thermostat fault would come to mind.
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thank you for your replys, car is now with the dealer,as of yesterday,will let you know the outcome.
cheers
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