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As an addition to the above - it really depends on whether or not the wheels were like that when you got the car - or if they were potentially in any way defective when you got the car - I appreciate this could be impossible to answer. As stated, within 6 months of sale, if it could be argued that they were weak/defective then the dealer would have to refund/repair or prove otherwise. After that - you would have to provide the proof. If you believe the wheels were fine when you got the car, and they have simply been damaged through the pothole, then it wouldn't really be fair to make a claim against the dealer (as they would have sold them in good condition).

Sorry for very long cut and paste - but it might be helpful... How long have you had the car? If less than 6 months you may have a case - unless this damage was pointed out at the time. From http://www.consumerdirect.gov.uk Cars So, you've bought a car, but there's a problem. Here's what you need to do next. If things go wrong If something goes wrong, stop using the car and go back to the dealer straight away and explain the problem and say what you want done. Keep in mind however that if you purchased your car with a Hire Purchase agreement, your statutory rights will be with the finance company rather than the dealer (under the Supply of Goods (Implied Terms) Act 1973). Under this act the car must be of satisfactory quality, fit for purpose, correspond with any description given, and the creditor must have the right to sell the car. Where the car does not correspond to any one of the above, you may be entitled to reject the car for a full refund or claim compensation. If the dealer fails to fulfill their obligations under the Sale of Goods Act, with regard to satisfactory quality, fitness for purpose, and the car's description, they will be in breach of contract and you are entitled to various remedies. The appropriate remedy will depend on a number of factors, including: * how long ago you purchased the car * the type of remedy that you are seeking * the seriousness of any fault or defect * whether the fault or defect keeps recurring * the cost of carrying out repairs or replacing the car Here is a list of remedies to consider based on your specific circumstances: Full refund You may be able to request a full refund if you detected a serious fault, if it is still within a reasonable time of the sale and you have stopped using the car. 'Reasonable time' is not defined in law so it will also depend on the facts - it can vary from weeks to a few months. Be sure to keep all of your documents, such as independent inspections in writing as it is up to you to prove that the car was faulty at the time of the purchase if the dealer disputes your claim. If your complaint is deemed valid, you are also entitled to claim for reasonable losses suffered, including the cost of any independent report you have paid for to prove your case. If you initially choose to allow the dealer to repair the fault within a reasonable period after the sale, you are still entitled to a refund if the repair turns out to be unsatisfactory. If you are not entitled to a full refund - for example, because a 'reasonable time' has elapsed, you may be able to claim compensation for your losses resulting from being supplied with a faulty car. Basic example of when a refund may be applicable: You discover that your one-year old car bought from a dealer for £10,000 a few days ago has a major engine fault. You complain to the dealer straight away and request a full refund but the dealer disputes your claim. You agree to take the car to an independent garage and they confirm that the engine was in a very poor condition when sold. You provide the dealer with a written report of the garage's findings and ask for your money back. In these circumstances the dealer must accept the car back and provide a full refund, as well as pay for any reasonable losses you have suffered such as the cost of the written report. Repair or replacement If you do not want (or are not entitled to) a full refund or to claim compensation, you may request either a repair to the car or a replacement for a similar car. If you want a repair or replacement (or when these are not feasible, a partial or full refund) in the first six months after the sale, it is presumed that the fault or defect was present at the time of the sale. This time, if it is disputed by the dealer, the dealer must prove otherwise - not you. They will need to provide reasonable evidence that the fault was not present at the time of sale, not just a pre-sale 'tick box' check of the mechanical condition of the car at the time it was sold. However, if the fault or defect only becomes apparent after six months, it is up to you to provide evidence that it existed at the time of the sale. Repairs and replacements must be carried out within a reasonable time without causing you any significant inconvenience. Any replacement car you are offered should be of a similar age, mileage and model as your original car at the time you requested the replacement. Basic example of when a repair or replacement might be applicable: You complain to your dealer that the one-year old car you bought from them for £8,000 three months ago has a faulty gearbox so you ask them to repair the car. It will be presumed that the car had a faulty gearbox at the time of sale and the dealer must carry out the repair to the gearbox at no cost to you unless they can prove that the car was of satisfactory quality at the time of sale. Partial and full refund If neither a repair nor replacement is realistically possible, you can request a partial or full refund depending on what is reasonable in the circumstances. For example, it may be the case that a full refund is not an option because you have used the car for some time before the problem appeared. You can switch between certain remedies if you find you are getting nowhere with the dealer. But you must give the dealer a reasonable time to honour your request before you switch and you can never pursue two remedies at the same time. Basic example of when you might switch remedies: You discover that a one-year old car you bought for £10,000 three months ago is faulty. You take it to the dealer who agrees to repair the car. The dealer takes over two months to repair the car but the fault persists. In these circumstances you may request a replacement car or a refund instead because the repairs have not remedied the fault, were not carried out within a reasonable time and have caused significant inconvenience to you. You can usually take court action up to six years from the date you bought the car (five years in Scotland). This does not mean that the car has to last or be fault free for six years; it is the time limit for making a claim in court in respect of a fault that was present at the time of sale. Before taking such action you may want consider obtaining independent legal advice. If the dealer is a member of a trade association such as Motor Codes, Retail Motor Industry Federation, Scottish Motor Trade Association or Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders that follows a code of practice, you should follow any complaint procedure they operate. Look out for businesses displaying the OFT Approved code logo. It means that the business is operating under a trade body that has an approved code of practice- providing you with high standards of customer service and ensuring your rights as a consumer are better protected. The Motor Codes of Practice for New Cars (covering warranties on new cars and older cars where the manufacturer's warranty is still current) is approved under this scheme. For more information visit http://www.motorcodes.co.uk . In Scotland, some district councils require used vehicle dealers to register, and issue them with a licence. If you are in Scotland and have problems with a dealer, contact your local Trading Standards Service. See also: Read more information and advice on buying a car.

No worries mate - thanks for giving it a go, as others have said, sounds like quite a lot of hassle to overcome on your part. I'll be watching out for your next delivery of bonnet struts!!

I've heard various people talk about the fact that Japan is rich and doesn't need/want donations - this may be true. Personally I don't think we should think too deeply about the wealth or otherwise of the country - sometimes it's the offer of help that means a lot. The point is that the charitable organisations that do a great deal of 'first aid' so to speak - shelters, food etc... DO need donations in order to work. The Red Cross, for example, can't simply say to the Japanese government "give us £xxxx" in order to do our work. Even if they could, bureaucracy causes delays in getting this cash moving. Japan may have the means to rebuild after this situation is stabilized, but charities need the money ASAP in order to keep on working. It is a fair point made about past disasters which have now disappeared from our screens - well that's the media for you - a lot of people out there are very concerned about the Nikkei and how it will affect the economy here (questionable priorities I would say). That said, I haven't seen the same level of donation appeal on the TV as there has been for disasters in poorer countries. With that in mind, charities need ongoing donations in order to carry on giving support even when the rest of the world isn't watching. If the forum wants to do something to help the Japanese, then it can't be a bad thing. People can make their own choice whether or not to support it. If a mate, rich or poor, had his house burnt down, I'd put him up for the night. My name's on the list.

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Well they are £140 cheaper than the Eibach kit - so where is the saving being made? That would be my main worry - possible inferior materials. I would certainly find out more about them before committing any money - whereas the Eibachs come recommended, tried and tested.

Loads of different cars out there without them - no legal requirement for rear wiper Personally I like having the function - compromise: off for summer, on for winter!

Share prices down everywhere it seems... RRL sub 18p - couldn't resist a top up at that price! Hope to see some positive results in the coming weeks! Also topped up with CRND, looking forward to some (hopefully positive) news from South African Government soon. News from RRL today: TEXAS DRILLING UPDATE – EAST TEXAS COTTON VALLEY, ROSS 3H #1 WELL International oil and gas exploration, development and production company, Range Resources Limited (“Range†or “the Companyâ€) is pleased to announce that the Company and its partners have drilled the Cotton Valley objective section to a depth of around 5,500 ft (1,680m) in its Ross 3H #1 Well at the East Texas Cotton Valley Project. The partners will now cease drilling in order to log the well before plugging back and initiating horizontal drilling operations. Mud logging results have been encouraging thus far, with oil shows over an interval more than 400 ft. thick, including oil in the mud pits while drilling. The well has a projected total hole length of 8,200ft (2,500m), including a 2,500ft (762m) horizontal section through the Cotton Valley oil reservoir. The Company will continue to provide further updates as information becomes available. Yours faithfully Peter Landau Executive Director Gains on the way?

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...and he knows a thing or two! Sage words I'm a patient man, will just keep building up my holdings each month - learning as I go!

Can't help but feel a little jealous - my 2K is spread across RRL, CRND, CAZA and Standard Life UK Small Companies Fund - and I'm sitting on £200 losses! Must have bought on a spike or something rookie like that Ah well, I'm holding on to them, I feel they'll come good before long

Hi mate, Got a spare back box with about 50'000 miles on it, good condition; welded as per usual place! I'm up the road in Nantwich and free evenings or for the whole of next weekend if you're interested. Happy to send you pics etc if you want. Drop me a PM.

Not sure whether Roberts do kit fitting - they're mainly in to body repair work. I can't see why they wouldn't fit a kit though - still body work! You gonna tell us what you're getting done then??????!!!!!!

Hi mate, Roberts Refinishing - Ellsemere port Not exactly where you asked for - but I recently had some damage repaiered by these guys. They are Lexus approved and did a perfect colour match; perfect job - in fact I'd say the paint finish was better than the factory job!

Learning has taken place! Thanks for taking the time to explain it to me

I think there would be a lot of interest at the moment! V-Power has hit over 1.40p/lt where I am. Can I ask, as I'm a bit uneducated about fuel, what is the main thing that makes high octane fuel, high octane? I'm under the impression that it is essentially the same base fuel as regular unleaded, but with cleaners etc added? If you were to use normal unleaded fuel - would putting a decent additive in the tank every so often provide a similar benefit? Cheers,

Looks I reckon go black on the door handles mate!

I think the point being made was probably for when you are actually driving along the road. I agree it can need to be turned off sometimes for grip getting the car moving though. For normal driving, whenever the traction control kicks in (I'm pleased to say rarely) - a little voice in my head always says "the machine saved a little bit of your ass there you fool!"

To repeat some advice given to me from ZMANALEX - ensure that genuine Nissan transmission oil is in there, and adding some Molyslip has gained an improvement for many people. Cambelt indeed...imbeciles...

Dirty side skirts! Starts off pretty well - but goes a bit pants where he's just following traffic and braking a lot and then revving it up whilst stationary. I liked the drive by bits and the slow motion cuts scene - that was pretty effective. Not bad for an amateur effort!

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Sorry to say it mate but - you've got no chance claiming from the council. You would have to prove that it was that particular pothole that caused the damage, that you were driving at the correct speed, that you did everything you could to avoid it etc... Save yourself the endless frustration. That said, you should still make a complaint and demand that the pothole be repaired - might save somebody else the same fate. Good luck with the wheels.

Sounds very logical mate. I think everyone who has bought into the CRND or other mining companies is waiting with baited breath for further news from SAG. I can only imagine that there is some very deep (and no doubt heated) discussion going on about who will pay what towards the AMD issue. Whilst SAG has ignored it for far too long, many past and present mining companies are also guilty of contributing to the problem - and no doubt SAG will want to ensure a suitable levy is agreed to reflect this. Either way - the AMD issue WILL start to be resolved, as it can not be ignored any longer. With that in mind, I believe investment now or in the near future will yield decent long term gains for those willing to be patient.

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Just crap.