Hi there,
Purchased a 2008 Audi A3 1.9 Diesel Auto in August for £3,400. Had 110,000 miles on the clock. Ran beautifully for 2 months then things started to go pear shaped. Main issue is faulty injectors and compression reduction on 2 cylinders. Damage and poor repair to cambelt pulleys & tensioners as well as metal debris on sump plug.
All the above reported by diesel specialist who said a repair would cost me around £3k. Another mechanic suggested a replacement engine and labor would cost me around £1,500. I seriously considered this as an option, unfortunately that mechanic no longer seems interested in the job.
If it was running, We buy any car quote offers around £1,850 and as a Non runner, Car take back would give me £550.
Needless to say I'm devastated by having being ripped off from the start and having what is still a great car with a great interior and exterior condition, but with a dud engine, and at this point I want to just get rid of it.
What would you do?
Thanks
Chris
Purchased a 2008 Audi A3 1.9 Diesel Auto in August for £3,400. Had 110,000 miles on the clock. Ran beautifully for 2 months then things started to go pear shaped. Main issue is faulty injectors and compression reduction on 2 cylinders. Damage and poor repair to cambelt pulleys & tensioners as well as metal debris on sump plug.
All the above reported by diesel specialist who said a repair would cost me around £3k. Another mechanic suggested a replacement engine and labor would cost me around £1,500. I seriously considered this as an option, unfortunately that mechanic no longer seems interested in the job.
If it was running, We buy any car quote offers around £1,850 and as a Non runner, Car take back would give me £550.
Needless to say I'm devastated by having being ripped off from the start and having what is still a great car with a great interior and exterior condition, but with a dud engine, and at this point I want to just get rid of it.
What would you do?
Thanks
Chris