marshalltannahill

Hello,

Got my first scooby 8 days ago from a car dealer, took to subaru mechanic yesterday to be told that it needs a new rear shock at £318 + vat, headlight leveller @ £265 + vat, secondary air system thing??? £584 + vat, 2 x valves for secondary air system @ £200 a time + vat!!!! flipping nearly £1600 + vat on parts alone for a 2007 wrx that i have had 8 days!!!!!!

playtime

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If u purchased it from dealer there should be some sort of warranty take the car back and get them to sort it

sprigeteer

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Second hand parts (loads of breakers around) and shop around for best labour rates. I would have been in a similar position when I purchased mine a few years back. Except for the fact that I had a full mechanical/body inspection report done - knocked over a £1000 off the final agreed price. Hopefully you bought from a reputable source and have some come back.

ditchmyster

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Lol welcome to the wonderful world of scooby ownership

He obviously misheard you when you said you were from ballymoney

And thought you said iv'e got a bag of money dont worry too much as you wont have it for long if you go to the main stealers

But seriously if you only had it 8 days then get it back to the dealer you bought if off.

I'd also try and source the parts second hand. and the shocks need to be done in pairs, so i'd seriously consider a set of bc coilovers they are on a group buy in here and work out cheaper for a set than your 2 rears..

Don't be put off by this, they are fantastic cars once sorted, and just be thankfull you did not buy an evo as they cost even more and sound like washing machines

ditchmyster

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P.s

Send Bigsinky a private message he's in NI as well i'm sure he will point you in the right direction.

And there are many others over there that will be more than happy to help you im sure, they seem like a decent bunch with a good community.

I think there is a NI section in here in the regional clubs...

CREWJ

Wow, that's a lot for a new car. You could always get it done then foot the bill to the dealership

bigsinky

name and shame the dealer please. who was the subaru mechanic who looked at the car? if you want to speak to me just send me a PM on here.

EOEUMC

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Take it back to the dealers with the list of bits to be done and ask them if there going to repair it?
Also maybe get a second opinion on the work that needs to be done, as at that price it sounds like a rip off! Then if the work does need doing then the garage shouldn't be able to wriggle out of it

ste_brough

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As above, even if there was no extended warranty with the car he still has to give you 28/30 days by law, can't remember which.

urban

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Well, I'd name them too.
I doubt very much it was an official dealer.
I can recommend two good guys if you need more help.
Either Michael White (OMA), or Ali Burrows. (Ali Burrows Motorsport)

Regardless though, so long as it was an actual car dealer, then you should have some comeback on this.

Camoscooby

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+1

ditchmyster

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See i told you

Now i know how Commissioner Gordon feels

Send in the Big Boys

JohnD

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I'm amazed that a four year old car (at the most!) has those problems! How many miles has it got on it?

JohnD

bigsinky

hey now....... i'm big boned and have a glandular problem

ditchmyster

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Salad dodger

The Zohan

+2

not fit for purpose?

Take it back with a report from the mechanic - tbh i would ask for my money back and go shopping again.
http://webarchive.nationalarchives.g...page38311.html

greg320

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take it back and tell him you want it sorted or your money back, and mention to him the sale of goods act, if he comes a tool with you

topman2180

If the car didnt ship with a warranty I bet there is a no warranty given or impled in the small print.

scooby1929

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Whats the secondary air system?

ste_brough

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If it is a car dealer I think they have to give 30 days by law.

ste_brough

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The electric windows

Midlife......

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secondary air system helps with efficiency of the cat at low startup temps......feindishly clever but expensive and unecssary. Some peple just remove and blank off any holes

Shaun

dpn

777HAM

I had the engine warning light come on not long after I brought my 2006 Hawkeye. It too was the secondary air system and having spoken to Duncan @ RaceDynamix he told me that it was not important so he just reset the warning light and I never had any issues with it even when it was on in the winter,it still ran fine. Also have the headlight leveller light on as well but never bothered to do anything with it as it passed the MOT and have never had any issues on the road.

VRS Koopa

Could the dealer not void the warranty if somebody else has poked around with it ?. they may try it on with you. had the same prob with my Octavia vRS couple of years ago....but with a few less prob's.

Hope you get it sorted either way mate.

Pink_Floyd

The whole sold as seen nonsense and no warranty implied or give doesn't stand up anymore. Under the sale of goods act you'll be protected. If the dealer is sensible they'll rectify the problems. If not get some advice from consumer direct and your local citizens advice. Worse case you'll have to take the dealer to the small claims court.

http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Governme...ghts/DG_183047

specialx

We are seeing a lot of issues with the new hatch with various things failing in a short time, they are just not made as good as they used to be!

sovietspybob

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Take it to the dealer, they are legally obliged by the sale of goods act to fix it for you.

ditchmyster

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Hello

No they are made better, for the dealers and subaru parts sales.

Items are manufactured to fail beyond a certain point now.

No one is making things to last 20yrs or more these days as its just not good for business..

topshot

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not fit for purpose, take it back and either get all issues fixed or get your money back.

"The Sale of Goods Act applies to both brand new and second-hand goods – in both cases, they have to be of satisfactory quality."