Why this answer
What actually matters
- Address the claim to the seller as well as the warranty provider.
- Ask for the warranty refusal and exclusion in writing.
- Focus on vehicle quality, description and fitness at delivery.
- Finance-provider liability may also need considering.
Important nuance
When the statement may have a point
- A valid warranty exclusion may defeat the warranty claim itself.
- The trader may dispute that the fault existed or was developing at delivery.
What you could say
Keep the response tied to the actual rule.
Evidence
What to have beside you
- Advert, order form, invoice and finance agreement
- MOT history, inspection reports and diagnostic evidence
- Messages describing symptoms and when they appeared
- Dealer, warranty and finance-company responses
If they still refuse
Move the dispute forward.
- Notify the supplying trader promptly and describe the fault rather than relying only on a diagnosis.
- Keep the dealer, finance provider and warranty roles separate; more than one route may apply.
- Use an applicable motor ADR scheme, the Financial Ombudsman for regulated finance, or court action where appropriate.
Read the full rules
Go deeper before escalating.
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