Head Gasket - What a Christmas Present!

Newport75 · 25th December 2010, 15:06

Hi all,

Went to drive my Rover today and after about 5 minutes driving the temperature went right up, obviously I pulled over straight away but it appears to be the head gasket gone.

This is a massive kick in the balls after only owning the car just over a week! I'm truly gutted, what a present for Christmas eh. Just checked under the oil cap and there is white sludge, there is nothing in the coolant tank and the the oil is blowing pressure out when running.

Now, with the car when I purchased it was a receipt for a plenty of work that had been done in November (to the tune of £1150!) what do you believe will be the chances of me taking back the car to the garage and getting them to fix it free of charge? Clutching at straws I know but the cars done less than 500 miles since!!

Can't believe my luck, devastated.

Merry Christmas to all anyway, any help greatly appreciated.

mark d3 · 25th December 2010, 15:08

what rotten luck,hope the garage sort it

thomas 75 connie · 25th December 2010, 15:09

I may be wrong but the car has to be in a fit for purpose state. Phone up trading standards to see what they have to say. I'd be inclined to think the garage would have to sort it. I really hope this hasn't soured your 75 experience good luck and let us know the outcome

pab · 25th December 2010, 15:21

the first thing you do is take it back to the garage where you purchased the car and see what they have to say..

vehicles must be sold in a usable and serviceable condition,contact trading standards if necessary.

2Diesels · 25th December 2010, 15:26

I'm sure motor traders have to offer an unconditional 30 day warranty regardless unless bought as a trade (sold unseen) type of deal

Newport75 · 25th December 2010, 17:05

Unfortunately this was purchased at auction. Everything was fine until now, the work was done at a local garage I'm just wondering if they would be obligated to get it sorted as its so soon after going initially...

2Diesels · 25th December 2010, 17:09

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Originally Posted by Newport75

Unfortunately this was purchased at auction. Everything was fine until now, the work was done at a local garage I'm just wondering if they would be obligated to get it sorted as its so soon after going initially...

Generally warranties don't pass with ownership but might be worth enquiring

Newport75 · 25th December 2010, 17:14

Also the Climate control is not working, would this be due to the head gasket?

Is it safe to drive a low speeds and short distances or may that cause serious damage.

Newport75 · 25th December 2010, 17:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2Diesels

Generally warranties don't pass with ownership but might be worth enquiring

If you don't ask, you don't get I suppose.

2Diesels · 25th December 2010, 17:16

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Originally Posted by Newport75

Also the Climate control is not working, would this be due to the head gasket?

Is it safe to drive a low speeds and short distances or may that cause serious damage.

Not likely to have anything to do with your CC not working. Never a great idea to run a car with a head gasket gone but if you're desperate then as long as you don't let it run short of water/oil you should be ok

25th December 2010, 15:06	#1
Newport75 Regular poster 2002 Rover 75 1.8T Club SE Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Newport, South Wales Posts: 54 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Head Gasket - What a Christmas Present! Hi all, Went to drive my Rover today and after about 5 minutes driving the temperature went right up, obviously I pulled over straight away but it appears to be the head gasket gone. This is a massive kick in the balls after only owning the car just over a week! I'm truly gutted, what a present for Christmas eh. Just checked under the oil cap and there is white sludge, there is nothing in the coolant tank and the the oil is blowing pressure out when running. Now, with the car when I purchased it was a receipt for a plenty of work that had been done in November (to the tune of £1150!) what do you believe will be the chances of me taking back the car to the garage and getting them to fix it free of charge? Clutching at straws I know but the cars done less than 500 miles since!! Can't believe my luck, devastated. Merry Christmas to all anyway, any help greatly appreciated.

25th December 2010, 15:08	#2
mark d3 This is my second home rover 75 saloon,cdt 170 bhp(ish) Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: maesteg Posts: 3,150 Thanks: 6 Thanked 7 Times in 5 Posts	what rotten luck,hope the garage sort it __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC][B meets and events in wales one event everyone should experience http://www.wolverhamptonnanomeets.com/

25th December 2010, 15:09	#3
thomas 75 connie This is my second home Rover 75 launch car x2, Rover 800 Vitesse Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Plymouth Devon Posts: 8,463 Thanks: 1,115 Thanked 1,083 Times in 653 Posts	I may be wrong but the car has to be in a fit for purpose state. Phone up trading standards to see what they have to say. I'd be inclined to think the garage would have to sort it. I really hope this hasn't soured your 75 experience good luck and let us know the outcome

25th December 2010, 15:21	#4
pab Banned MG ZT V6 190+ Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Leeds Posts: 33,223 Thanks: 41 Thanked 1,614 Times in 1,416 Posts	the first thing you do is take it back to the garage where you purchased the car and see what they have to say.. vehicles must be sold in a usable and serviceable condition,contact trading standards if necessary.

25th December 2010, 15:26	#5
2Diesels Trader ZT 260SE, Connoisseur CDT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: The Ancient Shire Of Bedlington Posts: 12,597 Thanks: 68 Thanked 506 Times in 305 Posts	I'm sure motor traders have to offer an unconditional 30 day warranty regardless unless bought as a trade (sold unseen) type of deal

25th December 2010, 17:05	#6
Newport75 Regular poster 2002 Rover 75 1.8T Club SE Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Newport, South Wales Posts: 54 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Unfortunately this was purchased at auction. Everything was fine until now, the work was done at a local garage I'm just wondering if they would be obligated to get it sorted as its so soon after going initially...

25th December 2010, 17:14	#8
Newport75 Regular poster 2002 Rover 75 1.8T Club SE Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Newport, South Wales Posts: 54 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Also the Climate control is not working, would this be due to the head gasket? Is it safe to drive a low speeds and short distances or may that cause serious damage.