MINI One gearbox failure

I bought a second hand MINI One with a full service history from a local dealer. It had 52k on the clock and was five years old. After eight weeks I returned the car with gearbox problems. The dealer claims this is 'wear and tear' and says I have to pay. Is this right? What recourse do I have?

Asked on 3 August 2016 by William Drohan

Answered by Honest John

The dealer you bought it from has to pay for the repair or give you your money back: www.honestjohn.co.uk/faq/consumer-rights/

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