I bought a 2nd-hand car privately last October, comforted by the fact that the AA had inspected it and given it a clean bill of health. Cost me €300+.
The clutch is now gone and I'm a bit annoyed to be facing such a hefty bill after about 5k miles of motoring.
Should the AA mechanic have spotted this (wear/tear etc - car ignorant so I have no idea what that could be) during this inspection, and if so have I any recourse with them?
If its the kind of thing that can only be diagnosed when it happens, I can live with that. I kind of expected the AA inspection would ensure no near-term disasters. Car has about 47k on the clock, so I can only assume the previous owner drove it to bits - or else its been clocked (mind racing overtime now).
I'd appreciate any views on this. Thanks
The clutch is now gone and I'm a bit annoyed to be facing such a hefty bill after about 5k miles of motoring.
Should the AA mechanic have spotted this (wear/tear etc - car ignorant so I have no idea what that could be) during this inspection, and if so have I any recourse with them?
If its the kind of thing that can only be diagnosed when it happens, I can live with that. I kind of expected the AA inspection would ensure no near-term disasters. Car has about 47k on the clock, so I can only assume the previous owner drove it to bits - or else its been clocked (mind racing overtime now).
I'd appreciate any views on this. Thanks
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