I'm in dispute with the finance company and dealer I bought my car off. i bought the car 4 months ago (BMW 320th 03 plate 68,000 miles on the clock £4,500). A couple of weeks ago the car suffered engine failure. A 'Swirl Flap' had broken off and was ingested into the manifold and engine etc repairs have been estimated at approx £4,000.00. I have been trying to hold the finance company to account under the Sale of Goods Act (I have been receiving advice from Trading Standards). The finance company sent out DEKRA to carry out a engineers report. The issue here is if the 'fault' could have existed or been developing when I purchased the car. The DEKRA report states that the flap had failed suddenly and unpredictably and could not have been broken at time of purchase. It should be noted the finance company's instruction to the engineer was fairly leading and it was obvious what they wanted the outcome to be. I have corresponded with several BMW 'experts' that have suggested that the flaps can fail due to debris build up over a period of time (that is they can work loose etc), The report also suggests BMW have acknowledged this issue with improvements to the design although I have correspondence from them saying this is not the case. i would welcome your comments, Regards, Neil.

we need a American class action type thing!!!

Thanks, I'm not getting any joy from BMW at all. Been on to Consumer Direct who have advised me so far. Because some finance was used to purchase the car under the Supple of Goods Act I have been trying to get the finance company to cough up. The car has full service history but not by BMW. At the minute I'm looking at being £4,500 out of pocket plus still having to pay the finance company

Hello, I wonder if you could help me - I'll try and keep the background as brief as I can. I'm in dispute with the finance company and dealer I bought my car off. i bought the car 4 months ago (BMW 320th 03 plate 68,000 miles on the clock £4,500). A couple of weeks ago the car suffered engine failure. A 'Swirl Flap' had broken off and was ingested into the manifold and engine etc repairs have been estimated at approx £4,000.00. I have been trying to hold the finance company to account under the Sale of Goods Act (I have been receiving advice from Trading Standards). The finance company sent out DEKRA to carry out a engineers report. The issue here is if the 'fault' could have existed or been developing when I purchased the car. The DEKRA report states that the flap had failed suddenly and unpredictably and could not have been broken at time of purchase. It should be noted the finance company's instruction to the engineer was fairly leading and it was obvious what they wanted the outcome to be. I have corresponded with several BMW 'experts' that have suggested that the flaps can fail due to debris build up over a period of time (that is they can work loose etc), The report also suggests BMW have acknowledged this issue with improvements to the design although I have correspondence from them saying this is not the case. i would welcome your comments, Regards, Neil.

Hello there, I purchased a BMW 320td (03 plate 68,000 miles) (£4300) from a car dealers in Sheffield about 3 months ago. I part exchanged my old car and borrowed some extra on finance. Last week my car experienced dramatic power loss and started to sound like a tractor. It transpires that something called a swirl flap came loose and was sucked into the manifold/engine. The minimum the repairs are going to cost is £2000.00, it could be nearer £4000.00 if it needs a new engine. I have tried to contact the dealer today but couldn't get a reply so I have sent them an email. I'm just wondering where I stand with this, the car came with a months warranty but obviously that has elapsed. I really don't know what to do - I cannot afford to pay £2000.00 for repairs never-mind £4000.00 and that's discounting the fact that it wouldn't be worth doing on a car of this age and mileage etc I hope someone can offer advice on the steps I should take next? Regards, Neil.

Hello there, I purchased a BMW 320td (03 plate 68,000 miles) (£4300) from a car dealers in Sheffield about 3 months ago. I part exchanged my old car and borrowed some extra on finance. Last week my car experienced dramatic power loss and started to sound like a tractor. It transpires that something called a swirl flap came loose and was sucked into the manifold/engine. The minimum the repairs are going to cost is £2000.00, it could be nearer £4000.00 if it needs a new engine. I have tried to contact the dealer today but couldn't get a reply so I have sent them an email. I'm just wondering where I stand with this, the car came with a months warranty but obviously that has elapsed. I really don't know what to do - I cannot afford to pay £2000.00 for repairs never-mind £4000.00 and that's discounting the fact that it wouldn't be worth doing on a car of this age and mileage etc I hope someone can offer advice on the steps I should take next? Regards, Neil.