Jon Ison
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| posted on 24/1/14 at 04:33 PM |
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Rouge traders.....
Cut a long storey short, young employee at work recently, (last weekend) purchased a second hand Astra diesel.
After 1st day kept going into limp mode, they blamed speed sensor.
Said it was cured but anything over 65 it continued to go into limp mode, after messing with abs he then had two days of abs light not going off.
Just called me after fetching car back "all sorted" to tell me abs light is not coming on at all, I had warned him when he collects it to
make sure it comes on then goes off when he turns key, if I was a betting man then it's a safe bet I think to assume the bulb as dissapeard.
Am I correct in thinking this is now part of the mot, check light comes on and goes off after a set time? What is the amount time for a Astra abs
light to go out? What advice should I give, I've told him not to touch the dashboard to go looking if the light as been removed but what should
he do? CBA ? Trading standards ?
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mcerd1
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| posted on 24/1/14 at 04:44 PM |
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Method of Inspection:
1.
If the vehicle is fitted with an ABS and/or ESC system, check that the relevant warning lamp(s):
a.
is fitted
b.
illuminates
c.
does not indicate a fault
d.
in the case of ABS only, follows the correct sequence of operation.
Note: The sequence varies with the type of system. Refer to VSI, manufacturers or other reliable data, e.g. purpose produced charts, books, etc
2.
Check the presence and condition of all visible ABS and ESC system components.
Reason for rejection:
1.
A warning lamp:
a.
is missing
b.
does not illuminate
c.
indicates a fault
d.
for ABS does not follow the correct sequence of operation.
2.
An ABS or ESC system component obviously missing or excessively damaged.
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Jon Ison
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| posted on 24/1/14 at 05:13 PM |
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It transpires they have simply unplugged the abs unit under the bonnet, what's his next move ?
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daveb666
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| posted on 24/1/14 at 05:18 PM |
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Garage or private sale?
Assuming a garage then Sale of Goods Act, return the vehicle and ask for a refund as they have had ample opportunity to resolve the problem.
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stevebubs
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| posted on 24/1/14 at 05:19 PM |
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Did he purchase from a dealer/garage or private? If so, do they advertise they belong to any trade associations/standards?
[Edited on 24/1/14 by stevebubs]
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Simon
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| posted on 24/1/14 at 05:21 PM |
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Trading Standards.
Wouldn't even bother with trying any other route. Also VOSA perhaps
Mention it to retailer though as they may be interested.
ATB
Simon
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Jon Ison
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| posted on 24/1/14 at 05:48 PM |
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Trader, he's taking it back tomorrow in xchange for a full refund.
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carpmart
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| posted on 24/1/14 at 06:00 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Jon Ison
Trader, he's taking it back tomorrow in xchange for a full refund.
Good and the minimum he should expect!
You only live once - make the most of it!
Radical Clubsport, Kwaker motor
'94 MX5 MK1, 1.8
F10 M5 - 600bhp Daily Hack 
Range Rover Sport - Wife's Car
Mercedes A class - Son's Car
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CRAIGR
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| posted on 24/1/14 at 06:06 PM |
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Name and shame !!
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nick205
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| posted on 24/1/14 at 06:42 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by CRAIGR
Name and shame !!
Ditto, they will do the same again and someone less able or informed will get shafted.
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Jon Ison
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| posted on 24/1/14 at 06:54 PM |
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Once he has cash in hand happily name & shame.
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jossey
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| posted on 24/1/14 at 07:10 PM |
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If they was clever they would solder the abs light to the engine management light so it came on briefly.
He needs to contact trading standards and gather evidence of what they may have done.
David
Thanks
David Johnson
Building my tiger avon slowly but surely.
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coyoteboy
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| posted on 24/1/14 at 07:14 PM |
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quote:
"If they was clever they would solder the abs light to the engine management light so it came on briefly."
Some might say clever, others might say provably involved in potentially lethal practice. Anyone doing such a thing and selling a car on without the
new owner knowing should have the book thrown at them.
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Davey D
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| posted on 24/1/14 at 08:52 PM |
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Rouge trader... Did he have bad sun burn, or just red from embarrassment? 
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David Jenkins
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| posted on 24/1/14 at 10:38 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Davey D
Rouge trader... Did he have bad sun burn, or just red from embarrassment?
Make-up...
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balidey
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| posted on 25/1/14 at 09:38 AM |
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May be worth his while writing a little note about the problems, slip it in the glove box or service book (if one exists) or behind sun visor so
hopefully a future buyer is made aware of the same ongoing problems.
Dutch bears have terrible skin due to their clogged paws
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carpmart
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| posted on 25/1/14 at 04:26 PM |
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So, what happened then?
You only live once - make the most of it!
Radical Clubsport, Kwaker motor
'94 MX5 MK1, 1.8
F10 M5 - 600bhp Daily Hack
Range Rover Sport - Wife's Car
Mercedes A class - Son's Car
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Jon Ison
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| posted on 25/1/14 at 05:57 PM |
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This is the car back up for sale
already, he rejected the car and received a full refund earlier today. The ABS plug was pulled under the bonnet.
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bob
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| posted on 25/1/14 at 06:14 PM |
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B0LS0VER CAR SALES
Oh ok i have said it now, oh and they are in Chesterfield.
[Edited on 25/1/14 by bob]
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steve m
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| posted on 25/1/14 at 06:49 PM |
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But will it have another owner on the log book ?
Thats was probably spelt wrong, or had some grammer, that the "grammer police have to have a moan at
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INDY BIRD
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| posted on 25/1/14 at 07:05 PM |
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Blimey it's he most expensive car on his forecourt aswell,
dangerous and should not be a trader selling cars like that could put someone's life in danger,
Name shame and tell fading stds about the sale before some poor person buys crap from him,
Glad you got it resolved though
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Jon Ison
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| posted on 25/1/14 at 07:47 PM |
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Not good reading
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carpmart
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| posted on 25/1/14 at 08:03 PM |
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A happy bunch of customers they have got there then!
You only live once - make the most of it!
Radical Clubsport, Kwaker motor
'94 MX5 MK1, 1.8
F10 M5 - 600bhp Daily Hack
Range Rover Sport - Wife's Car
Mercedes A class - Son's Car
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Slimy38
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| posted on 25/1/14 at 09:02 PM |
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While internet reviews tend to be more biased towards the bad, there are some dangerous cars being sold there.
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