jamesmartin
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mot doesnt mean much even if properly done, i see cars that are useable now but you know will be scrap next year, a car dealers mot is usually nearer the line as the mot garage will be getting a lot of work from the dealer,mechanicals is all fixable patching rot is fighting a losing expensive battle
indeed, i bought a 88 series over 25 x years ago with a new ticket, was very inexperienced then in what to look for
old neighbour who knew his stuff had a look when i got home and said don’t drive it , had it reinspected and failed its mot miserably , did report the company and MOT station to vosa
as i couldn’t afford another landy i ended up putting a half decent second hand chassis on it , when neighbour and i lifted the body off there were more plates on it than the 7 th bridge , was painted with bitumen
company was in biggin hill, jail lane
was a massive learning curve for me and the neighbour really helped me out, learnt a lot
Land_girl
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Id like to have it inspected but have no idea where to take it? It was looked over at the garage, do I take it back there and get them to do a 'formal' report? do I need to find a 'specialist' landrover garage? Ive no idea what to do now.
I have agreed to the MOT station doing the 'repair' job (tho I wont hold my breathe on a decent job, itll be a quick patch up). I was under the impression that I need to give the 'dealer' ample opportunity to rectify the issue? not sure where i got that info from.
God this is giving me a bloody headache!
I think ideally id like to just get my money back but I dont if I can even do that no ive agreed to have it repaired?
Id like to have it inspected but have no idea where to take it? It was looked over at the garage, do I take it back there and get them to do a 'formal' report? do I need to find a 'specialist' landrover garage? Ive no idea what to do now.
I have agreed to the MOT station doing the 'repair' job (tho I wont hold my breathe on a decent job, itll be a quick patch up). I was under the impression that I need to give the 'dealer' ample opportunity to rectify the issue? not sure where i got that info from.
God this is giving me a bloody headache!
I think ideally id like to just get my money back but I dont if I can even do that no ive agreed to have it repaired?
hope u don’t mind me sticking my oar in, but take as many pictures of it as u can before anyone touches it , just so you've got a record of condition , body / chassis / interior etc
guys here are very knowledgeable when it’s comes to landies and extremely helpful
sorry that not much help and hope u get it all sorted out in what ever u decide to do , hopefully u can get ur money back
Land_girl
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I appreciate that, sadly as an inexperienced landy buyer (or any other car for that matter) my only advise with regard to safety is an MOT. I have no other form of assurance with any motor. I have to hope that the MOT is of a reasonable quality.
Marmaduke
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You said yourself that he's a car dealer they by law have to supply a warranty. Pardon the terminology but man up and demand your money back if that is what you want, by agreeing to pay for repairs they are admitting liability. It really boils my pee when a bloke in the know takes advantage when a woman comes along. I've had several rows with garages who've done similar when my wife takes her car in.
brian47
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Are you a member of the AA or RAC?Id like to have it inspected but have no idea where to take it? It was looked over at the garage, do I take it back there and get them to do a 'formal' report? do I need to find a 'specialist' landrover garage? Ive no idea what to do now.
I have agreed to the MOT station doing the 'repair' job (tho I wont hold my breathe on a decent job, itll be a quick patch up). I was under the impression that I need to give the 'dealer' ample opportunity to rectify the issue? not sure where i got that info from.
God this is giving me a bloody headache!
I think ideally id like to just get my money back but I dont if I can even do that no ive agreed to have it repaired?
I believe that they will do inspections, probably for a price for non-members.
Iancorky
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Id like to have it inspected but have no idea where to take it? It was looked over at the garage, do I take it back there and get them to do a 'formal' report? do I need to find a 'specialist' landrover garage? Ive no idea what to do now.
I have agreed to the MOT station doing the 'repair' job (tho I wont hold my breathe on a decent job, itll be a quick patch up). I was under the impression that I need to give the 'dealer' ample opportunity to rectify the issue? not sure where i got that info from.
God this is giving me a bloody headache!
I think ideally id like to just get my money back but I dont if I can even do that no ive agreed to have it repaired?
I would take it to another MOT station but make no mention of the rot and put it through another MOT
might be the best £50 you ever spend
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Moron
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@Land_girl ......I see you're in Essex........if you're not far from Grays/Basildon I could MOT it tomorrow afternoon or Saturday morning........at least then you'de get a proper test and know exactly what it needs ..or doesn;t..........Failing that check with your local council , a lot operate a MOT station for their own use and members of the public are welcomed
hope u don’t mind me saying , but that’s what i like about LZ where we help each other out , top man
don’t forget the pics plse if u do MOT it
Iancorky
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Henry_b
Think outside, no box required.
Certain MOT garages can have very Lax guys at the Helm.
My "cheap" range rover had an MOT just before i bought it.
Apparently it flew through without issue.
After spending some time under it i found both bottom and top ball joints were ****ed.
And a definite Fail.
However Rust is par the course with Discos.
It pays to have a good look underneath before committing.
My "cheap" range rover had an MOT just before i bought it.
Apparently it flew through without issue.
After spending some time under it i found both bottom and top ball joints were ****ed.
And a definite Fail.
However Rust is par the course with Discos.
It pays to have a good look underneath before committing.
Land_girl
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Thanks you all so much for your help and advice, it really is appreciated.
I have 'manned up' and asked for my money back. I have had a number of replies... wont bore you with all the details but hes tried every trick in the book. Says it was a personal car and not one from his business (unfortunately for him he gave me a headed paper business receipt)... tried to suggest that the person who 'jacked it up' to look at it might have damaged it (told him i can get proof that is not the case), reckons he'll make a loss as he'll have to advertise it again (even tho it was advertised on a free website) also told him ive put £400 worth of tyres on it and his garage said they would weld it for free, so technically he'll have gained not lost, the log book has been sent off (who cares), the sale was legal and described accurately, the 'corrosion' was clearly documented (on the mot advisory yes), he told me before i brought it that it has corrosion (plain lie). the list goes on!
Now sent me a message saying he thinks he has a solution so can i call him.
I have 'manned up' and asked for my money back. I have had a number of replies... wont bore you with all the details but hes tried every trick in the book. Says it was a personal car and not one from his business (unfortunately for him he gave me a headed paper business receipt)... tried to suggest that the person who 'jacked it up' to look at it might have damaged it (told him i can get proof that is not the case), reckons he'll make a loss as he'll have to advertise it again (even tho it was advertised on a free website) also told him ive put £400 worth of tyres on it and his garage said they would weld it for free, so technically he'll have gained not lost, the log book has been sent off (who cares), the sale was legal and described accurately, the 'corrosion' was clearly documented (on the mot advisory yes), he told me before i brought it that it has corrosion (plain lie). the list goes on!
Now sent me a message saying he thinks he has a solution so can i call him.
Henry_b
Think outside, no box required.
Land_girl
Well-Known Member
you took the words out of my mouth!
