They are spinning you a lie. If your grandson bought the car from the dealer, and has a receipt and paperwork from the dealer, they cannot escape their legal responsibilities in retailing the car.
In this case, weasel words such as 'trade sale' or 'sold as seen' have no effect in law. Your grandson bought the car from a retail organisation, so the Sale of Goods Act applies.
See this: www.honestjohn.co.uk/askhj/answer/18631/problem-wi...r
The dealer should take the car back and refund the purchase price IN FULL under the Sale of Goods Act.
The dealer has proven that they cannot be trusted, so personally I would not accept any offers from them to try and repair the car. I would focus on getting your money back.
Google "consumer rights on used cars" or have a look in the FAQ on here, that will give you all the ammunition you need.
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