Audi S4 - bought used, found paint problem

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Sun 10 Jun 2012 18:40
Audi S4 - bought used, found paint problem - timba
Hi

I bought a 2009 Audi S4 from an independent dealer 11 days ago, looked good when I inspected it, HPI clear, test drove well.

I have since given it a good wash and found that it has been resprayed poorly, there is crazing in the black paint on the wheel arch and passenger rear door plus evidence of very slight overspray on the boot shut. it would of been very difficult to spot this on the forecourt as it had just been freshly waxed when I saw it and this may of hidden the defects.

The car was described to me as in very good condition and went through an inspection before I paid for it and was stated it had no faults.

What rights do I have ? They will obiviously try and put the paint right (I Hope !) but I fear it will be a cheap job, AFAIK to get rid of these defects you have to sand it down to primer etc.

Any ideas if I can reject the car under SOGA ?

Thanks for your help.
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Mon 11 Jun 2012 09:10
Audi S4 - bought used, found paint problem - bonzo dog

Hi Timba

Any ideas if I can reject the car under SOGA ?

Sorry but ..... no.

SOGA protects customers against faulty goods.

Paintwork on a 3 year old car will not (in my opinion) be classed as "faulty".

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Mon 11 Jun 2012 14:13
Audi S4 - bought used, found paint problem - skidpan
When you bought the car you clearly failed to inspect it as well as you say you did.
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