Tony Davis

Yes, I cant agree more with the above, I did sell off all my stuff, bar a few bits and bobs that nobody wanted as I was "done with all that". Guess what?..... Not only have I to buy stuff again but I can't believe how much more expensive it is, and that's if it is still available.

I have tried telling them that and even suggested a game of "Eye Spy" but it's always "Cat" or "Tree"

Yes, they love it. Getting a bit of "are we there yet?" though.....

Actually I have found some of the posts here very informative and would have helped me had the dealer not supplied the items as described.

Well some news from my end. I 'phoned the dealer this morning having rehearsed what I was going to say to him whe.n he told me that he still hadn't got my service history. Except he didn't.. Collected it just now and all seems legit. Thanks again everyone for your advice, it was well appreciated. Kind regards Tony

It was a 54 plate Nissan X-Trail 2.2 Dci sport. I did look at several other examples, some at the same price that were in terrible condition and also higher mileage, and a couple of an higher spec, fair condition but 30,000 more on the clock.

I do realise that an FSH is not a guarantee of reliability and that a car with an FSH is just as likely to break down as one without. It does tell me that at least someone has bothered to have it taken to a garage to have it given some sort of service. I also want to get what I paid for, I wouldn't have bought it without the FSH, and I accounted for the FSH being given to me when I accepted the price that the salesman offered. If I bought a railway model or indeed anything else and part of it was missing I would ask for the missing part to be supplied or return it for a refund. I don't see why buying a used car should be any different. I just wanted to know the best way of doing it. Tonhy

Thanks, this is really informative and appreciated regards Tony

Exactly, plus, for me anyway, the asking price was not something I can just give away. And a Diesel with that mileage should give me at least another 100k miles if it's been looked after. And basically he's trying to stitch me up, which I don't see why I should just quietly accept.

Yes, something I learned when sending letters to staff which they would subsequently deny any knowledge of.

Thing is it's a 2004 car with 90,000 on the clock, it was bought because we wanted something to put the dogs in as they were scratching the new car. The intention was just to keep it until it stopped working. On reflection it's probably best to ask for a full refund and negotiate from there.

The Telegraph reckons about 20% of the value of the car

I did ask him before I paid for the car if he had the FSH, he said he did, but did not mention anything about it not being on the premises, so I would have thought it would have been a good time to mention that he didn't have it, or had made a mistake on the advert. I really want to believe he is on the level and it is a genuine mistake and I really don't want to get all legal on him, for one thing I have had a bad and costly experience of pursuing things through the courts when I was going through a divorce, and I would rather he just gave me the documents. I will call again tomorrow, see if he has the documents (which will have given him 6 days to get them, (should be enough as the previous keeper lives in the same village as the car dealer), if he doesn't I will send the letter detailing my intended actions. regards

Thanks guys, this is really helpful, I will write a letter with the appropriate legislation quoted and see what happens. Fortunately I kept a copy of the original advert. Thanks again Tony

Breach of contract as it isn't as described?, do you know if the 1967 act is the one to quote or is there a more appropriate one? regards

I'll have a look at what that involves, thanks.

Ok, hands up, I trusted a second-hand car dealer and thinking it might have been a big mistake I bought a car last Tuesday that was advertised as having Full Service History. I test drove it, liked it and paid by bank transfer. I got the car but...... The FSH wasn't available as the guy that sold the dealer the car hadn't dropped it in yet but he would this evening. Except he didn't I called two days later and he was going to drop it in over the weekend Except he didn't. I 'phoned today and he is going to drop it in after work tomorrow. Except I'm assuming he won't. I made a big mistake, I admit that, but the advert clearly stated FSH so I feel I should have some redress under the law. I like the car, I don't really want to hand it back but I wouldn't have paid what I did for a vehicle with FSH. I have been told that the misrepresentation act of 1967 might be appropriate and I am minded to send a letter (assuming the FSH doesn't appear) telling him I want either the FSH within seven days or a refund of an amount that reflects the difference in values. Has anyone had a similar experience, or have any advice/suggestions (apart from "get your brains tested") please? Thanks Tony

Eric Clapton and Steve Winwood Live From Madison Square GardenOn Youtube: Wonderful concert. Watching Montalbano at the same time (it's got sub titles)

John Mayall and The Bluesbreakers.- Padlock On The Blues.

Wonderful - I used to love Trolleybuses, this link http://www.flickr.com/photos/8050359@N07/5232514764/ shows the bus stop where I used to board with my mum when we went to visit my nan. Thanks for sharing Tony

Yes, you are right. I did a slightly different search and found this; http://forums.travel.com/uk-railway-forum/215578-railway-monthly-dvd-shock-news.html Shame

I wonder if it might have been re-launched, as the Issue One I have is dated June 2004. I quite like the format of it, and the video quality is pretty good.

Came across a copy of The Railway Monthly DVD at a car boot today and found it quite interesting. I did a search on the 'net for more info but didn;t find anything. Does anyony know what happened. I know it got as far as issue 3 as there was a copy of the disc in the number 1 box. Not bad for 30p Regards Tony

and sat around making faces all day....

The review is on page 258, but don't hold your breath, it also says that design work for the model "is still at an early stage". Can't see anything to suggest that Heijan didn't produce the chassis though. HTH Tony