Thread: Problem with second hand mondeo what are my options?

I bought a second hand mondeo diesel from a dealer at the end of Nov 09, I paid just over £4k for it and it was a 04 plate with 80k miles.

In the middle of Dec I was having problems selecting reverse when the car was cold so I spoke to the dealer who told me to take it into their garage which I duly did. They couldn't find the problem so they suggested I leave it with them one night but not until the new year as they were short staffed.

Cut to last Friday, I arranged to leave the car and yesterday they told me it needs a new clutch, after leaving a couple of messages with the dealer yesterday, he emailed me today to say that his offer to me is for me to pay for the new clutch ex VAT and he will pick up the labour charges, what are my options?

Sems like a very good offer to me unless of course it's a dual mass one!!!!

I might be wrong, but are dealers not liable for up to 6 months if they cant prove the issues wasnt present at sale?

Anyways, being honest, i would consider the offer as being a clutch, maybe its wear and tear?

Some of the other users might advise better?

Some might argue the 6 month rule but because it's the clutch it then becomes a grey area. A similar scenario could apply to tyres and brake pads. I think the issue will be dependant on the mileage between sale and failure. The big thing is, is if it's a dual mass flywheel version and if it is this one then you seriously need to consider the options and go for the 6 month rule scenario.