Matt H
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This is to do with Perrys of Doncaster
Been down to Vauxhall today to look at Corsas, my mums after changing her car. Guy did the multi point check on my mums Saxo which is basically a visual check, quick test drive & then twizzle all the knobs & flick all the switches
They made us a deal up & we didn't think it was good enough. Left the showroom
On the way back its more or less straight onto a 60 road. Going along doing 60 & all of a sudden the bonnet comes flying up  Windscreen, bonnet & roof are all severely fooked 
Now during the check he pulled the lever for the bonnet, obviously not put it down right after doing so.
Are they responsible? Should they be paying for the damage?
Going back down there this afternoon to try & sort it out
[Edited on 20-10-2006 by Matt H]
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a_j_mair
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proove it
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Dan Lewis
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i would say not, unless you can prove they opened the bonnet.
But on the other hand they could say you did it as they offered you a shit deal
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Matt H
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His check sheet should say if the bonnet open lever worked or not
He was the last one to drive it
Deal wasn't crap, just wasn't good enough to say yes there & then
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Mark Petty
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If they were decent people they will accept and pay for repairs but I reckon they will say prove it
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Mark Petty
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quote:
Originally posted by Matt H
His check sheet should say if the bonnet open lever worked or not
He was the last one to drive it
Deal wasn't crap, just wasn't good enough to say yes there & then
Do you have the said check sheet?
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mwg
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Harsh. Hopefully they will acceprt responsibilty for it but wouldn't suprise me if they dont
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Haimsey
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they will still bitch about it unless you were to have any solid proof that he did infact pull the lever for the bonnet release
Marcy Marc 
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Steve
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i would say yes they are legally responsible for what happened, if you took your car in for a tyre change and they didnt tighten the wheel bolts up then they would be liable then, same difference
[Edited on 20-10-2006 by Steve]
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mav
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Deffo they are responsible but proving it is the hard one. They might be decent or they might not
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Baskey
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matt, id go to trading standards if you dont get any joy from the dealership.
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abdus
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tricky situation.
Go back and ask for the inspection sheet for the checks they carried out. When you have a copy, then explain. At least you or your mum will be a witness for each other or whoever saw the incident.
Maybe phone your insurance and explain what happended
[Edited on 20-10-2006 by abdus]
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dna23
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As abdus said ask for the check sheet first otherwise it could get changed or mislaid .etc then go from there 
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Scoty B
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If they don't offer to fix it, drive the Saxo through the fucking showroom window and up his arse.
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Matt H
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Guy who served us was spot on, think he just made a genuine mistake. Been back in & explained whats happened & by the sound sof it they're getting their own bodyshop to do the repair. He needs to talk it over with his boss first
Problem is my mum was wanting to change her car, not wait for it to be fixed & then shop about
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Gregor
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quote:
Originally posted by Steve
i would say yes they are legally responsible for what happened, if you took your car in for a tyre change and they didnt tighten the wheel bolts up then they would be liable then, same difference
[Edited on 20-10-2006 by Steve]
Spot on.
And glad to hear you got a good result
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jr
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ask for the same deal as you were offerd, they take the car in the condition it is, and fix it how they like
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Matt H
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They wanted 6.5K plus the Saxo
We wanted to pay 6 plus the saxo
Which for a C sxi+ is still good going for them
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jr
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i would go for the deal personally, or agree to meet in the middle
it will be much muc easier than getting it repiared then trying to sell it, as you cant guarentee work and how long it will take
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Matt H
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The Saxo is worth about 1.5K, even though its in imaculate condition
It was only another few hundred to get a D sxi off the web but my mum doesn't like how big they are
<--- Not happy about that!
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jr
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 speak to them as see id there do it the way i suggested, TBH i think its not bad at all, even taking into account you live up north where eveything is cheaper
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Matt H
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The SXI+ is 8.5 OTR
which is more than you paid for your cdti with extras
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Matt H
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UPDATE
The sales bloke has now spoken to his manager. He's said its nothing to do with them as once its off their premisies its our responsibility 
So, looks like we have a fight on our hands
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Steve
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haha that bollox if its fault through there own workmanship its down to them, just push it they will give in before court i guarantee
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PaulW
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agree with steve, take it to small claims, and ask for a copy of the service sheet still if you dont have it.
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