We bought a car from a car dealer and it has already been back to be fixed and now there seems to be a transmission problem. Can we return the car and asked for our money back. We only brought it on the 5th of August and have only just got it back today f

Forum Motoring Rules & Regulations We bought a car from a car dealer and it has already been back to be fixed and now there seems to be a transmission problem. Can we return the car and asked for our money back. We only brought it on the 5th of August and have only just got it back today f

By 4minifold | AA Member | 1 Post | 18 August 2018 at 6:44pm

Hi, we bought a car from a car dealer on the 5th of August and it had a problem with not running correctly (only running on 3 cyclinders) didn't show up until after we had it a couple of days. Took it back and they agreed to fix it as it is under a 3 month mechanical warrenty.
We have only just got it back and now there seems to be a problem with the transmission.
The car is a mazda verisa 2005 imported from Japan with 72000km on the clock. Is it possible to ask for our money back as this seems to have more problems that are showing up all the time. Your advise would be much appreciated as this seems as though it is going to end up being a total lemon of a car for a learner driver to be learning in.

By Cade | AA Expert | 3937 Posts | 20 August 2018 at 10:52am

Hi there,
You have rights under the CGA if the vehicle has developed serious or non-serious faults and there are various choices of remedy associated with each.
Information can be found here: https://www.consumerprotection.govt.nz/help-product-service/cars/solving-issues-car-dealer/

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Forum Motoring Rules & Regulations We bought a car from a car dealer and it has already been back to be fixed and now there seems to be a transmission problem. Can we return the car and asked for our money back. We only brought it on the 5th of August and have only just got it back today f