Need advice returning a car

A battery can die at any time, it’s a wear and tear item so forget about that.

So you’ve had one breakdown, which isn’t a breakdown but a noise and you’ve lost confidence?

Theres zero chance of returning the car, the seller has offered to repair it, let him fix it and move on.

A battery is a wear and tear item which as stated can fail at any time. However if the dealer were local I'd expect them to replace it if it failed just a week after buying the car. The fact the dealer is at the other end of the country it would probably cost the same to replace the battery yourself as it would to pay for fuel to drive up and back to them to do it.

The other issue, the dealer has offered to look and fix it if you bring the car to them. While the dealer is at the other end of the country to you some dealers might offer to get a local garage to fix the problem and they cover the cost. However they are not obliged to do that. I really don't see how you would have grounds to return the car at this point when the dealer has not been given the opportunity to address the issue.

You asked for advice and got an honest opinion. You say "settle down there"?

You're in a bad position, I feel for you. Best thing is to pay for a tow truck to take the car back for repairs. The dealer might pay for the tow but it's doubtful. Neilw is right though, there's not a chance they'll take the car back and give you your money back.

How old is the car?

I don’t have much confidence in citizensinfo on this one, from the link:

• Get the necessary documents. You must be given a National Car Test (NCT) Certificate (if the car is over 4 years old) and Vehicle Registration Tax (VRT) Certificate (if the car is imported). Ask for the car’s service book and the handbook or manual.

Completely untrue, so as said, I wouldn’t be too confident in whatever else they’re saying.

From the link -

'If you buy a used car from a trader (a garage or car dealer), you have the same rights under consumer protection legislation as when buying a new car.

This includes the right to expect the car to be as described, of satisfactory quality and fit for any stated purpose. These rights are set out in the Sale of Goods and Associated Guarantees Act 1980. If you find something wrong with the car after you bought it, you have the right to ask the seller to put the problem right (for example by repairing or replacing the car or refunding your money).'

Anything else is irrelevant. The Sales of Goods act applies here.

No need to insult the OP because of your ignorance... the dealer has obligations to the OP under the Sale of Goods act.

https://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/consumer/shopping/repairs_replacements_and_refunds.html

'The seller should complete any repair or replacement within a reasonable time, and without significant inconvenience to you.'

The Sales of Goods act disagrees with you.

OP you need to get a local mechanic to check the car and diagnose the noise and what the fix would be, indeed if any fix is needed, for all we know the noise could be a plastic bag caught under the car.

You have no right to return the car and seek a refund unless the dealer has been given multiple chances to first attempt a repair, (and that’s assuming a repair is needed). The dealer has zero responsibility to collect the car from you or indeed to offer you a replacement while it is being fixed.

If you simply don’t like the car anymore you have the option to sell it, in the current market values of old cars are rising so you might even make a profit. Next time I suggest you shop local and support Kerry business that will be easier to access post sale for service and repair.

It's a significant inconvenience to return a car to a dealer in Louth when the OP lives in Kerry. The car was delievered to him in the first place and on that account arrangements should be made by the seller to have the car returned for repair. The seller in this case cannot decide to ignore the Sales of Goods act because it doesn't suit them.

No wonder the car industry has such a terrible reputation, the ignorance on this thread is unbelievable.

SOGA? Googled but didn't find.

Sale of Goods Act*. The internet is full of people who don’t understand it offering advice.

Misinterpreting ”not fit for it’s normal purpose” is a favourite.

(* might as well add before it’s pointed out that I do know the current name for this act!)