Hi all
So I purchased Land Rover Defender 90 Pick Up 300tdi 1998 about 2-3 weeks ago.
Over the last couple of days I noticed a fair amount of oil on my drive. When I looked underneath it appeared to be coming from the sump and the transfer box cover.
I called the dealer I bought it from who suggested I take it to my local garage for them to diagnose. He suggested depending on what was wrong they would pay the bill for my local garage to correct the problem.
My local garage diagnosed it as requiring a sump gasket and the transfer boxing re-sealing. Quite a big job. They also said it needs doing asap, otherwise long term it will cause damage.
Upon calling the dealer I bought it from, he has said that it's too big a job and it is not something he's willing to do at all!!! Even at his dealership garage. His words were 'we're not pulling apart a transfer box to fix a little oil leak' The leak in my opinion is not little, there has been a fair amount left on my drive over the past couple of days.
This vehicle cost £6625 and was sold with a three month basic warranty to cover engine, transmission and diff. It was also sold with a full service and wax oil treatment.
I have four questions really:
1. Would you expect this problem to be covered by the warranty?
2. Will it indeed cause damage if not fixed?
3. Would you expect this problem to have been noticed during service or wax oil treatment?
4. If he refuses to do the work what are my rights in terms of returning the vehicle for a refund?
I won't name the dealer as yet, due to the fact that after some argument he has agreed to at least look at the vehicle. However, if his stance remains the same I will certainly be letting you all know. Up to now and even when purchasing the vehicle he has been rude and condescending.
Not a good experience!!!
Many thanks in advance for any help or advice
So I purchased Land Rover Defender 90 Pick Up 300tdi 1998 about 2-3 weeks ago.
Over the last couple of days I noticed a fair amount of oil on my drive. When I looked underneath it appeared to be coming from the sump and the transfer box cover.
I called the dealer I bought it from who suggested I take it to my local garage for them to diagnose. He suggested depending on what was wrong they would pay the bill for my local garage to correct the problem.
My local garage diagnosed it as requiring a sump gasket and the transfer boxing re-sealing. Quite a big job. They also said it needs doing asap, otherwise long term it will cause damage.
Upon calling the dealer I bought it from, he has said that it's too big a job and it is not something he's willing to do at all!!! Even at his dealership garage. His words were 'we're not pulling apart a transfer box to fix a little oil leak' The leak in my opinion is not little, there has been a fair amount left on my drive over the past couple of days.
This vehicle cost £6625 and was sold with a three month basic warranty to cover engine, transmission and diff. It was also sold with a full service and wax oil treatment.
I have four questions really:
1. Would you expect this problem to be covered by the warranty?
2. Will it indeed cause damage if not fixed?
3. Would you expect this problem to have been noticed during service or wax oil treatment?
4. If he refuses to do the work what are my rights in terms of returning the vehicle for a refund?
I won't name the dealer as yet, due to the fact that after some argument he has agreed to at least look at the vehicle. However, if his stance remains the same I will certainly be letting you all know. Up to now and even when purchasing the vehicle he has been rude and condescending.
Not a good experience!!!
Many thanks in advance for any help or advice
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