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Purchased my RCZ two years ago from a Private Dealer. Currently with my local Dealer for service and MOT which will cost about £370. They advised me that the Timing Chain has stretched and needs to be replaced. The car has done 37k and is a 2010 GT THP 156 Model. They have quoted me £996 to do the work but advised that due to the age and mileage and having full service history they would contact Peugeot to see if they will cover the work under warranty as it is a known problem with this engine. They would need to strip it down to assess how much the chain has stretched which they have now done.
Peugeot came back stating they would only consider covering the work if the car was under 5 years old (why didn't the dealer know this?) and it was suggested that we try making a request for a goodwill gesture. So the dealer requested this but Peugeot won't entertain this request either.
I am now left with a car sitting in the dealers for over two weeks in pieces and a potential bill of £1300+
Anyone have similar experience or can give any advice? I have researched online and been quoted £500 from a mobile outfit. I have also phoned two other garages who have quoted £1500 and £820 for the same work.
Purchased my RCZ two years ago from a Private Dealer. Currently with my local Dealer for service and MOT which will cost about £370. They advised me that the Timing Chain has stretched and needs to be replaced. The car has done 37k and is a 2010 GT THP 156 Model. They have quoted me £996 to do the work but advised that due to the age and mileage and having full service history they would contact Peugeot to see if they will cover the work under warranty as it is a known problem with this engine. They would need to strip it down to assess how much the chain has stretched which they have now done.
Peugeot came back stating they would only consider covering the work if the car was under 5 years old (why didn't the dealer know this?) and it was suggested that we try making a request for a goodwill gesture. So the dealer requested this but Peugeot won't entertain this request either.
I am now left with a car sitting in the dealers for over two weeks in pieces and a potential bill of £1300+
Anyone have similar experience or can give any advice? I have researched online and been quoted £500 from a mobile outfit. I have also phoned two other garages who have quoted £1500 and £820 for the same work.