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Warning light issue on VW and warranty coverage

  • 24-11-2013 07:12PM
    #1
    tom_murphy112
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 270 ✭✭


    Folks I was just wondering if anybody can help me… Last Saturday I bought my first car from a garage and picked it up on Monday evening.. However the very next day when I was driving around the emissions warning light popped up on the dashboard. The next day I rang the sales guy who sold me the car and mentioned about the issue.. To my surprise he mentioned that he was aware of the issue as the car had it when it came into his garage… He also mentioned that it is not a big issue and didn’t seem eager to fix it.. I have 6 months warranty on the car.. What are my options here ?.. Since the guy never mentioned this issue when buying it (even after asking if everything was okay with the car).. Is he liable to fix the issue.. the light keeps turning on and off randomly..


Comments

  • #2
    randy hickey
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,935 ✭✭✭randy hickey


    Could be as simple as an EGR valve needing cleaned out or replaced - you'll need to plug in diagnostics to find out.

    Either way, you're in the wrong forum!


  • #3
    tom_murphy112
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 270 ✭✭tom_murphy112


    I just realised that I posted to the wrong forum :D
    Can any body move it :P as I can't seem to do it


  • #4
    biko
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 81,060 ✭✭✭✭biko


    You need to bring car back. The dealer (this was a dealer right, and not a private seller?) has even admitted he was aware of the issue but did not tell you at the time of sale..
    When you buy from a dealer, the car should be:
    • Of merchantable quality – it should be of reasonable, acceptable quality given the age and history of the car
    • Fit for the purpose intended and roadworthy
    • As described – it should match the description given verbally or in an advertisement.
    - See more at: http://www.consumerhelp.ie/cars-rights-wrong#sthash.JMZfC7Qc.dpuf

    This could easily go in Consumer Issues but main Motors is probably better.


  • #5
    tom_murphy112
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 270 ✭✭tom_murphy112


    biko wrote: »
    You need to bring car back. The dealer (this was a dealer right, and not a private seller?) has even admitted he was aware of the issue but did not tell you at the time of sale..
    When you buy from a dealer, the car should be:
    • Of merchantable quality – it should be of reasonable, acceptable quality given the age and history of the car
    • Fit for the purpose intended and roadworthy
    • As described – it should match the description given verbally or in an advertisement.
    - See more at: http://www.consumerhelp.ie/cars-rights-wrong#sthash.JMZfC7Qc.dpuf

    This could easily go in Consumer Issues but main Motors is probably better.

    Yes that is correct I bought from a dealer.. Thanks again for everybody's help


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