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Been trying to get a job done under warranty on our Fleetwood.    Now the firms in receivership, the dealer says he has no legal obligation to carry out any warranty repairs as he won't be paid for it.   However, out of the goodness of his heart, he said he'll do the job.

Fleetwood only ever gave 12 months parts and labour warranty with their vans, year 2 + 3 was covered by an insurance policy.   Now they've gone bust - our dealer is pretty sure the insurance bill won't have been paid - therefore no cover - therefore no 2nd + 3rd year warranty.   

eek !

Just have to buy another new 'un I guess   

any problems contact this guy he was the technical manager for them.

  gavfincham at hotmail.com

Quote: Originally posted by PeteDeFeet on 16/1/2009

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Been trying to get a job done under warranty on our Fleetwood.    Now the firms in receivership, the dealer says he has no legal obligation to carry out any warranty repairs as he won't be paid for it.   However, out of the goodness of his heart, he said he'll do the job.

Fleetwood only ever gave 12 months parts and labour warranty with their vans, year 2 + 3 was covered by an insurance policy.   Now they've gone bust - our dealer is pretty sure the insurance bill won't have been paid - therefore no cover - therefore no 2nd + 3rd year warranty.   

eek !

Just have to buy another new 'un I guess   

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Total and utter bullsh*t!  It is the dealer's responsiblity.  It makes me extremely mad when I read posts on how the dealer tries to squirm out of their obligations.   Under the Sale of Goods Act the contract is between the dealer and yourself and if the dealer sold you a caravan with a 3 year warranty, the dealer is obliged to honour that warranty.  If you are unsure you are welcome to valdate my statement with Consumer Direct or Trading Standards.

Don't let the dealer rip you off! 

Hi Pete

I'd check with Consumer Direct/Trading Standards as I think that if it is sold with a warranty, irrespective of whether insurance backed or not, it formed part of the original contract, i.e you might not have bought the caravan had the warranty not been for X number of years.

It really annoys me when the Dealers try to wash their hands of responsibility, it might be worth a phone call.

Cheers

Paul

Oops

Beat me to it Surfer !!!

agree fully see here

http://www.hpicheck.com/newfrontend/buy_trade.jsp

bit of a conflict of statements there.

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Been trying to get a job done under warranty on our Fleetwood.    Now the firms in receivership, the dealer says he has no legal obligation to carry out any warranty repairs as he won't be paid for it.

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 Support your Country. Buy   MADE IN BRITAIN

stu

Quote: Originally posted by The Stabiliser on 16/1/2009

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Surely the receiver will be in receipt of monies from the sale of assets. What is the legal position with regard to warranty obligations ?

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Quote: Originally posted by G,Winger on 16/1/2009

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bit of a conflict of statements there.

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Been trying to get a job done under warranty on our Fleetwood.    Now the firms in receivership, the dealer says he has no legal obligation to carry out any warranty repairs as he won't be paid for it.

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 Support your Country. Buy   MADE IN BRITAIN

stu

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By 'conflicting statements', do you mean:

"My Fleetewood needs warranty work"

and

"Buy made in Britain"   -;)

Quote: Originally posted by Surfer01 on 16/1/2009

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Quote: Originally posted by The Stabiliser on 16/1/2009

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Surely the receiver will be in receipt of monies from the sale of assets. What is the legal position with regard to warranty obligations ?

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Hi, it is irrelevant as the issue is between the dealer and the manufacturer, not the consumer and the manufacturer.

 

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By 'conflicting statements', do you mean:

"My Fleetewood needs warranty work"

and

"Buy made in Britain"   -;)

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i really meant , a lot of british manufacturers a going under , then the "buy british"

avatar.

 sorry i was'nt having a dig , there was supposed to be a smiley at the end of my post.

stu 

Quote: Originally posted by The Stabiliser on 17/1/2009

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Quote: Originally posted by Surfer01 on 16/1/2009

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Quote: Originally posted by The Stabiliser on 16/1/2009

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Surely the receiver will be in receipt of monies from the sale of assets. What is the legal position with regard to warranty obligations ?

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Hi, it is irrelevant as the issue is between the dealer and the manufacturer, not the consumer and the manufacturer.

 

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Surely the consumer still has rights, it's not his problem the manufacturer has gone bust. Does he still have the Sale of goods Act to fall back on as he bought it from a dealership ?

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Quote: Originally posted by PeteDeFeet on 16/1/2009

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Been trying to get a job done under warranty on our Fleetwood.    Now the firms in receivership, the dealer says he has no legal obligation to carry out any warranty repairs as he won't be paid for it.   However, out of the goodness of his heart, he said he'll do the job.

Fleetwood only ever gave 12 months parts and labour warranty with their vans, year 2 + 3 was covered by an insurance policy.   Now they've gone bust - our dealer is pretty sure the insurance bill won't have been paid - therefore no cover - therefore no 2nd + 3rd year warranty.    

eek !

Just have to buy another new 'un I guess    

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