Ok, I bought my 93,000 mile Doblo last weekend from a used car garage. I signed a 4-week parts only warranty, which covers only the engine and gearbox (no consumables)
I really like the car; the engine starts well and runs smoothly and quietly and the car is spotless inside. I've suffered a few losses of power though, where there's been absolutely no response from the engine when I've needed to accelerate, then suddenly, all the power comes in.
There's a constant (and embarrassing!) squealing from somewhere, which I've been told is probably the auxiliary belt and/or tensioner.
I've been to a small local independent garage to ask about having both belts replaced, along with the aux belt tensioner (and water pump was recommended) and the rear spring assistors. I'm awaiting a quote for the work from them... and now today the red engine management light came on while driving. After I stop and re-start, it stays off for a while, but then comes back on and stays on. The manual says this is due to a problem with the injection system.
I'm already pretty stressed and have £2200 invested in the thing. I don't know which path to take... cough up for all the work, or try to get my money back. What do you think?
I really like the car; the engine starts well and runs smoothly and quietly and the car is spotless inside. I've suffered a few losses of power though, where there's been absolutely no response from the engine when I've needed to accelerate, then suddenly, all the power comes in.
There's a constant (and embarrassing!) squealing from somewhere, which I've been told is probably the auxiliary belt and/or tensioner.
I've been to a small local independent garage to ask about having both belts replaced, along with the aux belt tensioner (and water pump was recommended) and the rear spring assistors. I'm awaiting a quote for the work from them... and now today the red engine management light came on while driving. After I stop and re-start, it stays off for a while, but then comes back on and stays on. The manual says this is due to a problem with the injection system.
I'm already pretty stressed and have £2200 invested in the thing. I don't know which path to take... cough up for all the work, or try to get my money back. What do you think?