SEAT Toledo - How long to allow for repair

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Tue 6 Apr 2021 10:53
SEAT Toledo - How long to allow for repair - Tony Watson

I picked the car up on 21 March, having bought it online. As soon as I got it on the motorway (only about 15 minutes from the dealer) both the EPC and engine warning lights came on, so I turned around and took it straight back.

It's a nice car otherwise, so I agreed to let them fix it. It's a 2018 model and just within warranty, so it's currently with a SEAT delaership (not where I bought it from). The issue is that it's still there and doesn't seem to be any closer to being fixed. I do have a courtesy car at least, so it's only mildly annoying so far.

Thanks to a previous post on here, I understand that the 30 days I have under the CRA (2015) is frozen while the car is in for repair. www.businesscompanion.info/focus/car-traders/part-...a

Question is, how long should I give them to attempt repair?

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Tue 6 Apr 2021 11:53
SEAT Toledo - How long to allow for repair - daveyjp

Depends what the problem is. We had to wait 2 months for a warranty repair due to the dealership awaiting parts.

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Tue 6 Apr 2021 13:01
SEAT Toledo - How long to allow for repair - sammy1

Not a very good start. I doubt that the problem started as soon as you drove away!.. You need to find out ASAP from the dealer you bought it from just what the problem is. If I were you I would advise the seller in writing that you will reject the car if not fixed promptly If it were me I would reject it

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Tue 6 Apr 2021 15:40
SEAT Toledo - How long to allow for repair - Tony Watson

Yeah, I've had experience of that kind of delay in the past. What bothers me more is that we don't yet what's actually wrong with it.

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Tue 6 Apr 2021 16:52
SEAT Toledo - How long to allow for repair - skidpan

For the avoidance of any doubt reject it now. There are plenty of better cars out there than a Seat Toledo.

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Wed 7 Apr 2021 17:54
SEAT Toledo - How long to allow for repair - up north

Tony, I would reject it as always another car.

I own a Toledo, after having a Mazda 2, and new Fiesta's every 3 years before that. It is a nice car, fantastic size boot and rear head room. Drives great, decent engines and no issues. Priced like a Skoda Citigo or Dacia please Stepaway. Better comfort than both Fiesta and Mazda. Less wind and road noise. Better all round car than the Mazda 2 ( though you get 50mpg no matter how you drive the Mazda 2) and the fiesta is only slightly better handling. I don't think you'll get a 2018 car which offers the same package for the same price, as long as you buy wisely. A Skoda Citigo petrol or a Dacia?

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