Turbo failure just out f warranty

[Bob Bluffield]

I am having a dispute with Volkswagen over a turbo that failed on a car I bought from one of their dealerships.

 

 

The car had done around 6,000 miles when I bought it

but just a fortnight after the three-year original new car warranty expired the turbo failed at around 23,000 miles.

 

 

The repair bill would have been in excess of £3,000 but whilst the dealership paid half of the labour charges

and as a 'goodwill gesture' VW paid for all parts, I was still left to pay just under £400.

 

 

I have attempted to recover this from Volkswagen but they have refused to pay.

 

 

I am arguing with them that under the Sale of Goods Act 1979 they should be responsible for meeting my costs

as a part as major such as a turbo should have a life expectancy of well beyond 3-years and 23,000 miles

and should probably last for the life of the car.

 

 

I am now considering taking legal action against VW to recover the £400 that I am out of pocket

and my legal insurer have advised me to issue a 'Notice of Intent' but I am not sure how to do this

or what the wording should be.

 

 

Can anyone help please?

[dx100uk]

it would be a letter before action.

 

 

I think its worthy to note its the

 

 

http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1994/35/crossheading/provisions-relating-to-the-united-kingdom?view=plain

 

 

you'd use I think not soga?

 

 

dx