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Car overheated after just 30 mins - can I get a refund?
I bought a 1991 Peugeot 106 for £1370, with 70,000 miles on the clock. I collected the car and within 30 mins the temperature warning light came on. The seller has collected the car and is trying to repair it, while supplying my with a loan car. Should I demand my money back?
Asked on 7 April 2015 by Anne Vile
Answered by
Honest John
Might simply be that the thermostat jammed shut. May also be a problem with the temp sensor/sender that switches on the fan. There's a good chance they can sort this out and since they reacted promptly to your problem they seem to be decent people.
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