VXOC Astra-J/GTC

Ok so here is some pictures of my new car.

Although looks nice it come with a list of issues and thinking of just returning it I can be dealing with all this ***** again.

List as follows
- Never had a service for over three and half years, when they do service all they done was replace air flow element.
- Heated seats don't work
- scratches on the dash and glove box
- Oil leak
- Engine making a strange noise now and again, cant imagine how to describe it.
- Lied about the after market button, which is tied into the alarm system which came with the car.
- Boot carpet is all over the place, which don't stay put when you lift it.
- Flip key stays open, will not stay down.
- Tears in the rear of passenger seat
- Motor gone in the drivers mirror

not ever having had a service is not grate
how did you buy this car did you view it and buy it or did you do it over the net
returning it is going to be tricky with out taking a loss
the car does look good but as you say there are things that need sorting out

IT was through the car shop so returning wouldn't be an issue as long i do it withing 7days of licking car up

oh and turns out they want to do the service and repairs i requested. Even though I requested Vauxhall to do them.

well if you are having feelings it should go back then get it done before you run out of time

Car looks good apart from the few minor issues. Service issues easily sorted as are minor paint imperfections. Interior plastic scratches and carper will be the hardest to fix. At least they've offered to sort the problems out.

This is the reason why I hate car supermarkets most are ex-lease cars or repossessions and they make the 2nd hand car market for the private seller a nightmare.

I did say to Lewis these car supermarkets get the crap nobody else wants but I guess it's what suits your budget etc.

The problems can all be fixed Lewis but just make sure you are happy living with a mistake can be hard

The oil leak is a seal on the boost pipe I think another had a similar issue think they said tge seal waa only a few quid

Thanks for your comments gents. I said to them on the phone, If i don't hear from you with a date to take it to Vauxhall I will be returning the car monday.
Guess what i have heard nothing. So I will take it back Monday. Im due some compo, once i get that might get a brand new one.


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if you are not happy then it is for the best
nothing worse than not being happy and i am sure you will find a minter out there
give me a pm with your budget etc and what you want and i will have a good look around
there are loads out there

Thanks for help mate :-)


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I'm happy to pop along with you to look at a potential future purchase

Cheers mate :-)


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very good idea that to have someone else help you out

It's a lot of money to spend on something your not happy about. I personally would take it back based on the length of the list.

Well turns out i cant take it back. As i would have to have £2,500 to pay off all the debt and walk away. Yet i dont have that in the bank. So I'm stuck with this ****ing car now :-( not happy at all


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Wow. Feel for you mate. Can the resolve the issues?

Possibly mate going there tomorrow


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What was wrong with your old motor?

get them to fix the issues or demand a replacement you do have wrights under the good act if you are not happy with in a time limit

Hi mate, unfortunately under the sales of goods act buying second hand means u have less protection. But what I will say (and I've used this to return a used car a few years ago) that the car was not what they said. I.e did they say it's got full service history? If you asked if there's any engine noises and they say no? You are only entitled to a refund f the car was sold not as advertised. But, they will try and do the repairs so they keep all your money and they only lose what ever the repairs were. Stand your ground that you have spoken to cab, and put your concerns in a letter sent recorded delivery. You will be suprised by what will happen. I threatened to go to watchdog and they had be back in with the car even quicker. Good luck mate


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