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    • Hi all, I purchased a car in January from Big Motoring World Leeds. At the time of sale I was shown a tab on the salespersons computer marked 'service history' and I was able to take comfort knowing that the car had been serviced on 3 occasions as the date, mileage and company was there on screen. Being a 3 and a bit year old car that, in my mind, constituted full service history 🤷‍♂️ Anyway, collected the car a week later. Once home I settled down to through the book pack etc. Opened the service history booklet and it was completely blank. In addition there were no invoices detailing that any services had been done. I duly contacted BMW and asked them to supply me with proof of service history. They responded saying that on their 'vehicle documentation checklist' I had ticked and then signed to the fact that I had seen the service history and that I was happy with it. I dug out this checklist and what it actually states is 'seen service history online' which I had in the showroom. BMW seem to think that this satisfies their responsibility in providing service history. The reality is that I don't have any proof that the vehicle has ever been serviced! For my own peace of mind I ended up paying for a service that satisfied the manufacturers maintenance schedule to the tune of £330. I even complained to the finance company that the vehicle contravenes the Sale of Goods act 2015 as l, in effect, ot is not as described. Amazingly they weren't interested and instead I just got an email stating that it's not illegal to sell a vehicle without service history and that servicing costs were part and parcel of vehicle ownership. I've since complained to the ombudsman and am awaiting to see if they can help. I have no issue with the car but the treatment and customer service has been the worst I've ever experienced. I don't really know what to do next as I really do feel aggrieved that I've had to pay to service a car that should have already been serviced. Can anyone point me in the right direction please? 🙏
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    • Hi again all, below is another email they sent me, I just don't want to get in trouble or things to get worse with this crowd but I am taking your advice here. Anyway advice would be appreciated.   I am contacting you again after having tried to contact you both by email on 03/04/2024 and 10/04/2024, and by telephone on 10/04/2024 and 17/04/2024 to discuss the matter in relation to the regularization of the SOLIDWORKS case against xxx our company.   This is an urgent legal matter. Please contact me at your earliest convenience - +44 2921 920 296.    If we do not recieve a response before 24/04/2024, we will assume that you are not willing to settle this dispute amicably. The case will then be referred back to our client with whom, ultimately, the final decision lies on the enforcement of their intellectual property rights.    Yours sincerel y, Rhys
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      Car was dirty and test drive was two circuits of roundabout on entry to the showroom.  Was p/x my car and rushed by sales exec and a manager into buying the mini and a 3yr warranty that night, sale all wrapped up by 10pm.  They strongly advised me taking warranty out on car that age (2017) and confirmed it was honoured at over 500 UK registered garages.

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      The judge's reasoning is very useful and will certainly be helpful in any other cases relating to third-party rights where the customer has contracted with the courier company by using a broker.
      This is generally speaking the problem with using PackLink who are domiciled in Spain and very conveniently out of reach of the British justice system.

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Not so true now. Mileage used to be big issue as limited to something very small(6000 pa I believe) and charged 10p per mile over - absolutely useless to those of us who need to drive where others walk.

Now altered to allow (I believe) 10,000 per annum.

As fully comp. insurance is provided as part of the deal all you need to remember is to get any dents etc. fixed on insurance just before car goes back. If you need more miles then you are permitted to purchase a car yourself and are exempt several of the HP laws, meaning you do not need 20% deposit and can pay back over eg 5 years instead of 5 - still worth talking to motability registered dealer as they know all about this.

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As fully comp. insurance is provided as part of the deal all you need to remember is to get any dents etc. fixed on insurance just before car goes back.
I have to disagree with that, or qualify it at least. Unless the dent is a big one (as in having bashed something) then minor bumps and scrapes, chips, dents from s/one banging their door against yours (don't you love 'em? :mad:) and such do not have to be dealt with, they will be treated as standard wear and tear. In fact, Mota specifically tells you this when it comes to change over, asking you NOT to try and fill/remove/hide them as you could do worse damage to the bodywork.

 

Once the car is returned to the dealership, it will get processed and then sent straight to auction, so they really don't give a toss about minor damage. My last one had 2 substantial chips on the windscreen, a good few scrapes on the back bumper and on the driver's side (walking stick etc) and conkers damage all over the bonnet and roof, the guy didn't even blink and I got my £200 bonus back within 1 week. :-)

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Thanks Bookworm. Suspect it depends on dealer.

Re steering wheel knob.

If you are Registered disabled you are entitled to be assessed for required aids by an occupational therapist or in this area (Bristol) by a Disability Living centre assessor. If the stated requirement is a steering wheel knob then yes it does. BUT be aware that you need to inform medical Section DVLA and you will be unable to drive any vehicle not adapted as per your statement

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