Leaky Roof

Derek · Post by **Derek** » Thu Aug 29, 2002 3:01 pm

i get the odd drip on the odd occasion from the rh side but i have noticed that if you open and close the catch it can stop it - strange but true.

only ever had the lh side drip on the 1st CC after the dealer supposedly fixed the rh side - long story so we won't go into that

Andy Newell · Post by **Andy Newell** » Sat Aug 31, 2002 6:22 pm

Hi,

Picked up new cc on Thursday. Washed it with a hose on Friday and had a very small leak. It absolutely chucked it down today, but guess what ? Bone dry.

Yet to work it out...

Pauline · Post by **Pauline** » Sat Aug 31, 2002 9:18 pm

Whereabouts are you Neofin Steve? I'm just round the corner near Tescos/Baldocks

I'll bring my grease to the meet @ Thorpe Park in case anyone wants a dollop (sorry Frosty!)

neofin · Post by **neofin** » Mon Sep 02, 2002 12:01 am

I'm just on the edge of Bracknell, just out towards Ascot...

My CC's Aegean Blue, but it's hiding away in Hertfordshire at the mo!

/Steve

Julia · Post by **Julia** » Mon Sep 02, 2002 4:08 pm

Ahh another Berkshire member!!
I may have seen you about the area. I live near you and have a blue CC too!

neofin · Post by **neofin** » Mon Sep 09, 2002 12:58 pm

Urp, more drips from the driver's side seal yesterday...

Mind you, it had been parked in Luton Airport for a week, so a couple of drips is no major stress. Depends how much it rained though.

/Steve

Auto · Post by **Auto** » Thu Nov 14, 2002 10:39 pm

I too had a leak from the middle of the top of the driver's window where the rubber seals on the folding roof sections are supposed to meet. After rain there was a cascade of water onto my right forearm when I braked.

Folding down the seal slightly and spraying Halfords Rubber & Nylon Lubricant into it has completely cured it.

npinney · Post by **npinney** » Sat Nov 16, 2002 10:55 pm

My car starting leaking from both sides

Took it back after only having it 3 weeks and they replaced all the door seals - now I have the squeaking/creaking noise worse than ever. Going to try AutoGlym to see if that cures it.

Lambo · Post by **Lambo** » Sun Dec 01, 2002 11:25 pm

We picked our car up in September and we must have had the car back at the garage 3/4 times due to a leak on the seals which causes water to drip in through the handles. Each time. the dealer at Worcester says that they have done the job and on one occasion even replaced the whole seal. It is really getting beyond a joke now and wondered whether I had any legal right to "kick off" at Peugeot direct as they have sold me a car which is substandard. The dealer is not interested but I refuse to give up.
Any suggestions?

Lambo

TheMinel · Post by **TheMinel** » Mon Dec 02, 2002 9:01 pm

do a search on reject..... there are lots of people here with experiences like yours...

Derek · Post by **Derek** » Tue Dec 03, 2002 12:36 am

you could reject it but it would be rejected through your dealer. as they don't seem interested it's time you trained them to think your way.

Robbie · Post by **Robbie** » Thu Dec 05, 2002 11:28 pm

you could reject it but it would be rejected through your dealer. as they don't seem interested it's time you trained them to think your way.

Yep Lambo, Dereks right ithe contract is with your dealer and the steps are pretty simple:

1). Write a letter keeping copy detailing the first time the major water leak fault occurred, dates they attempted to recify it , and how many times they failed. 2). Since your sending a notification of intention to reject the car you should be seen to be fair by giving the dealer one more chance stating that after which time if still faulty, you will officially reject the car.

Send the letter by recorded delivery.

It is important to quote the correct legislation, using the 1979 Sales of Goods Act asking for your money back if the major fault hasn't been rectified.

Obviously apart from a refund if you've used the car for some while or have a lot of milage you may have to come to some sort of arrangement over how much to compensate them for the use of the vehicle.

Robbie.

Lambo · Post by **Lambo** » Sat Dec 14, 2002 7:41 pm

Thanks Robbie - here's another curved ball for you. I bought the car from a company called Lapworth ( Midlands based ) who import it in from a French dealer. I have found that my local dealer have not really sorted out the problem and would not know from the log book that it has not been purchased from a main dealer but they do have a lazy attitude. Would the sale of goods act still apply ? At the end of the day we love the car and just want the leak fixing but it we can and have to reject the car so be it !

Lambo