Subway 5 Report post Posted October 1 Hi team, friend of mine has bought a bit of a lemon… a C55 AMG. Hind sight and all that, he should have had it inspected, however he lived 4 hours away and bought it sight unseen after he asked the dealer “Do you have any of the vehicle's service history ? Were there any issues getting the warrant ? Are there any current mechanical issues or upcoming maintenance needs? Are there any cosmetic damages (scratches, dents, interior wear)? Have there been any modifications to the car (engine, suspension, exhaust)? Are all the car’s features and systems (air conditioning, navigation, audio system) in working order?” To which the dealer said “No service history as the car is an import from Japan. No Issues with it WOF just done last week. No Mechanical issues at all it. Is a very well looked after example. We have also just serviced the car. No Mods other than a NZ Media update and NAV. Yeah everything works.” My mate bought it and then a month later took it in to a local shop as it wasn’t driving right. The mechanics confirmed the car had aftermarket hard race adjustable camber arms which shouldn’t have passed a wof as it needs a cert. And a small list of other issues. Also, as it transpires the dealer also owns the automotive shop that did the wof. The dealer is now playing silly bugger claiming the camber arms were fitted after it was sold, and that he’s closing down the dealership so can’t help with any of the issues. 1. Would it be worth making a complaint to the NZTA? Don’t have any confidence that the car was actually physically inspected. 2. Is it worth giving the dealer more time or just going straight to the MVDT? 3. These aren’t super common cars, is there a chance anyone here recognises it? All we now know is it was onsold by Turners in Porirua. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Driftit 2078 Report post Posted October 1 Are they rear camber arms? This gen of AMGs loves to chew out the insides of the rear tyre's. Like I get less than 10k kms out of a pair. So it is quite common for people to change to adjustable arms to try solve the issue. Just replace them with stock arms and get an eccentric bolt kit to allow some camber adjustment. As for the dealer. They should be paying for that work. If they don't then make a complaint. https://motortraders.mbie.govt.nz/for-consumers/getting-help-or-making-a-complaint/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E30 325i Rag-Top 2956 Report post Posted October 1 1. Yes make the complaint to NZTA with all the facts, photos of the arms showing they have not been recently fitted would be good. 2. Sounds like dealer has had long enough to resolve issues, lodge a claim ASAP to try and head off the “closing down the business” bullshit. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
318Touring 40 Report post Posted October 3 Take the dealer to Motor Vehicle Dispute Tribunal Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
