Morning,
I purchased a year old VW Passat from a VW dealer 2 months ago for £14750.
Buying from a franchised dealer I expect peace of mind, good service etc.
Within a week of buying the car, I was offered a new job, and with it a company car. I therefore needed to sell the Passat. I had a lady round who loved the car, but arranged an AA inspection to be sure (as it is strange for someone to be selling a car so soon after purchasing it!). I had no concern about the car passing an inspection. However, the inspection revealed that the car had been in an accident, and the bonnet & front wing had been replaced, and this had not been done to a good standard. It also appears that the front door is now catching on the front wing when I open it. As I dont want the car, can I get my money back, or do I have to accept the car as it is? Should the dealer repair this to the correct standard if I have to keep it? I haven't spoken to the dealer yet as I need to know where I stand first. Any help would be appreciated.
I should add that the car was previously owned by a car hire company, and have been advised that if their cars are in an accident, they sometimes get repaired but not through the insurance, and usually to a poor standard. Therefore this did not appear on the HPI check.
Thanks
I purchased a year old VW Passat from a VW dealer 2 months ago for £14750.
Buying from a franchised dealer I expect peace of mind, good service etc.
Within a week of buying the car, I was offered a new job, and with it a company car. I therefore needed to sell the Passat. I had a lady round who loved the car, but arranged an AA inspection to be sure (as it is strange for someone to be selling a car so soon after purchasing it!). I had no concern about the car passing an inspection. However, the inspection revealed that the car had been in an accident, and the bonnet & front wing had been replaced, and this had not been done to a good standard. It also appears that the front door is now catching on the front wing when I open it. As I dont want the car, can I get my money back, or do I have to accept the car as it is? Should the dealer repair this to the correct standard if I have to keep it? I haven't spoken to the dealer yet as I need to know where I stand first. Any help would be appreciated.
I should add that the car was previously owned by a car hire company, and have been advised that if their cars are in an accident, they sometimes get repaired but not through the insurance, and usually to a poor standard. Therefore this did not appear on the HPI check.
Thanks