PeteB

Pine, Toff, Hail.

Morning Team! Grey here, I put the washing out just now, it might get wetter while I'm at work though! Just looking at crossword now.

I'm posting this thread as I might need their help again and last time, they were excellent! Some years back, I was after a large 4x4, a bit of a vanity purchase but, there was a need there. After the usual research on models and availability, I went to see an Audi Q7 and, on paper, it was right. A deal was done with the people there. Annoyingly, when I went to collect/pay, a tech issue meant that I couldn't transfer the money (a tech error) so paid with a debit card. The car was collected late on a Saturday and drove home. Then the hassles appeared. Aircon didn't blow cold, wipers were needing repair and the Audi display was not functioning. I persevered. However, a month later, the air suspension sank to bumpstops and refused to rise. I parked ig while my tears dried on my cheeks. Embarrassment, shame, anger and fed up were the emotions present! I tried to call the garage several times but, tbh, got fobbed off. "The guy you need isn't available ", "he is away from his desk", "send and an email", "what did you expect for £9k?".! So I called Citizens Adivce for advice. I followed their advice. Registered post letters blah blah blah and eventually I was encouraged to talk to the bank. I forwarded the email appertaining to the case to the bank and was right surprised when they said "Fair enough, the cash will snatched from their account on Friday, take it back on the Saturday". That was an epic day! The money was in my account, I arrived at the place, rolled it off the trailer and parked it on their lot. The look and comments just showed that they knew they'd screwed up! Yes, I was out of pocket and it took a few months but I got the purchase price back! I got a call a while back from a chap who had brought a GreenMech from a major company who took it in part exchange. It was a bad one, no service history and buggered. It didn't work..... I told him to go to CAB. He said that the supplier in Andover told him it was sold as seen and had no warranty! At several thousand pounds it did have a warranty and their speel was scare tactics and dubious ploys! The CAB were deployed and he got his refund. If you got some purchase bother, you don't need an expensive lawyer but take the time with the CAB if the supplier gets stroppy or silent!

I'm posting this thread as I might need their help again and last time, they were excellent! Some years back, I was after a large 4x4, a bit of a vanity purchase but, there was a need there. After the usual research on models and availability, I went to see an Audi Q7 and, on paper, it was right. A deal was done with the people there. Annoyingly, when I went to collect/pay, a tech issue meant that I couldn't transfer the money (a tech error) so paid with a debit card. The car was collected late on a Saturday and drove home. Then the hassles appeared. Aircon didn't blow cold, wipers were needing repair and the Audi display was not functioning. I persevered. However, a month later, the air suspension sank to bumpstops and refused to rise. I parked ig while my tears dried on my cheeks. Embarrassment, shame, anger and fed up were the emotions present! I tried to call the garage several times but, tbh, got fobbed off. "The guy you need isn't available ", "he is away from his desk", "send and an email", "what did you expect for £9k?".! So I called Citizens Adivce for advice. I followed their advice. Registered post letters blah blah blah and eventually I was encouraged to talk to the bank. I forwarded the email appertaining to the case to the bank and was right surprised when they said "Fair enough, the cash will snatched from their account on Friday, take it back on the Saturday". That was an epic day! The money was in my account, I arrived at the place, rolled it off the trailer and parked it on their lot. The look and comments just showed that they knew they'd screwed up! Yes, I was out of pocket and it took a few months but I got the purchase price back! I got a call a while back from a chap who had brought a GreenMech from a major company who took it in part exchange. It was a bad one, no service history and buggered. It didn't work..... I told him to go to CAB. He said that the supplier in Andover told him it was sold as seen and had no warranty! At several thousand pounds it did have a warranty and their speel was scare tactics and dubious ploys! The CAB were deployed and he got his refund. If you got some purchase bother, you don't need an expensive lawyer but take the time with the CAB if the supplier gets stroppy or silent!

Missus got a used car warranty while I sat on my hands itching to say "No thanks". Anyhow, it has a problem with the auto gearbox selector and jams, a common problem apparently. £500 for a new module. I offer to do the repair at parts only cost. The AA sent a report and recommendation which the 3rd party warranty says is not comprehensive enough and need detail of the failure and cost of the repair etc. Their terms are non-negotiable and heavily biased in their favour. Furthermore, after contacting a couple of garages whom I trust, they would rather not take the job on as the Warranty firm dispute everything, are very slow at paying, do not pay workshop rates and in the event of that component failing again, refuse to talk! In short, if you are buying a pre-owned peice, be mindful of the 3rd party warranty and quickly talk to Citizens Advice! I'll have a post on the subject of the CA too.....

Up and wondering whether to put the washing out or leave it for a bit! Win, Tar, Cotes.

I'm in. Didn't sleep well so it will seem a long day! High, burn, Eight!

Good Morning All. Next door had a blazing row last night, Mum v Daughter, sad really when a family dynamic degenerates to the point of swearing and name calling. Doughnut, Heifer, Give up.

Evening check in! Back from Crete and knackered! Weather wasn't good great but is good to get away! Did some 100 Arrow words, 7 Telegraph crossword and a load of logo quiz! Couldn't be bothered to sit in hotel bar so thank god for WiFi! Need to find new toy car soon but time is so limited! Hope everyone is okay, look forward to thecAA Show soon! Anyone else going?

At the airport, so long suckers!

Sold to a tree bloke I've known for 20 years! He can remember this from his days in the custom car scene back in the 1980's!

Always would take him out but it would be cold before we got to the motorway!

Killed the other shed! It has boost control issues so got parked! I'm off for a week's break so don't really care!

I'll be there in moment! Get mine in please, no tattie scone though but 2 sausage squares! Confined to barracks today having had truck issues again! Never mind, I'm away to South Side of Crete tomorrow so DILLIGAF. Not looked at Telegraph yet.

Twenty and four for me. Strictly an analogue house, didn't even get to go on that TV ping pong game! We walked to school at primary age too! Spent hours waiting for Dad after rugby matches at various clubs he played at, especially the home games. Helped out for free on fruit farm "for fun". Didn't dare answer back. Sung in church choir for the money.

Morning Team. Out with the big dog today and having chip dinner with old friend and customer. Salad for tea then! Sill, Lab, Lack.

Morning All! Away next week and come to the realisation that I am totally unprepared for a holiday! Ardour, Snails.

Just when a new Ranger is in sight, the cooling jacket on the EGR springs an internal leak! No visual clues but coolant was disappearing and it cut out a few times and had a dpf warning appear and not repeat itself! Parked it and using the other shed until new truck appears!

Morning good folk. Mercy mission first, her car broke so she needs mine! Mar, Kits, Stool.

Morning All! Reek, Route, Meant.

Morning, very wet here. More DIY jobs..... Not looked at crossword yet.

Up. Collect a stillage of barn dried logs, do some DIY, drink beer and do crosswords in Yorkshire Post while sat in the pub! Hissed, Oracle.

Hurrah! Looks like it could be a decent day! Dent, History.

I'm in. The weeks are flying by! Tans, Urn, Near.

Morning All! Gone to fetch Tew! Mane, Tonne, Ants.