Model year 2015

Malcvtr · Nov 11, 2016

I've contacted Birmingham HD about an issue with my bike.

Basically, the ex-demonstrator Street Glide I bought from them was described in their advert as a 2016. At every mention of the year in the ad (there are four) it is referred to as 2016. It turns out that it's a 2015 model.

They've got a 2016 touring model for sale at the moment which has a 65 reg. They have specifically pointed out in the description that it is a 2016 model because, I guess, people could have thought it was a 2015 model with that reg. and so been less inclined to by it. This, it seems to me, is an acknowledgement by them that the year of manufacture matters.

They have offered to sell me accessories for the bike at cost price and fit them free (if I need it). It seems like an adequate response to me, but before I get back to them, any thoughts?

Joe narvey · Nov 11, 2016

Work out the price differential to understand the start point.
With the new engine having been announced the differential will obviously become greater in short term as people chop in.

Doris · Nov 11, 2016

You're asking for opinion from the " members" of this forum? Oh my....

littleade · Nov 11, 2016

This might help....

http://www.which.co.uk/consumer-rights/regulation/consumer-rights-act

Second-hand car from a dealer
When you buy a second-hand car from a dealer, you have the right under the Consumer Rights Act (which replaces the Sale of Goods Act from 01 October 2015), to expect the car to:
be of satisfactory quality (taking into account its age and mileage)
meet any description given to you when you were buying it (whether in the advert or in discussions prior to sale)
be fit for purpose (for example, to get you from A to B safely)
If the second-hand car does not meet these requirements, you have the right to claim against the dealer for breach of contract.
If something you buy is not 'as described', or if the seller is guilty of misrepresentation, you're entitled to:
give the second-hand car back and get your money back
if you want to keep the car, ask for compensation (usually the cost of any repairs it needs)
But if you buy a second-hand car that was not described as being in excellent condition or good working order and it breaks soon after you buy it, you don't have any right to reject it or to claim compensation.

Tricky · Nov 11, 2016

Burn it and have the ashes delivered back to them in an ornate urn.

That'll show em!

Malcvtr · Nov 11, 2016

Tricky said:
Burn it and have the ashes delivered back to them in an ornate urn.

That'll show em!

Now why didn't I think of that? :friday

Nice 'n' Fat · Nov 11, 2016

Just ask for your money back if you are really not happy

Malcvtr · Nov 11, 2016

littleade said:
This might help....

http://www.which.co.uk/consumer-rights/regulation/consumer-rights-act

Second-hand car from a dealer
When you buy a second-hand car from a dealer, you have the right under the Consumer Rights Act (which replaces the Sale of Goods Act from 01 October 2015), to expect the car to:
be of satisfactory quality (taking into account its age and mileage)
meet any description given to you when you were buying it (whether in the advert or in discussions prior to sale)
be fit for purpose (for example, to get you from A to B safely)
If the second-hand car does not meet these requirements, you have the right to claim against the dealer for breach of contract.
If something you buy is not 'as described', or if the seller is guilty of misrepresentation, you're entitled to:
give the second-hand car back and get your money back
if you want to keep the car, ask for compensation (usually the cost of any repairs it needs)
But if you buy a second-hand car that was not described as being in excellent condition or good working order and it breaks soon after you buy it, you don't have any right to reject it or to claim compensation.

Yep, good point about being "as described".

Deleted account 230523001 · Nov 11, 2016

Mis-sold, money back......Next.

Malcvtr · Nov 11, 2016

Nice 'n' Fat said:
Just ask for your money back if you are really not happy

No, I'm very happy with the bike, mate. I asked them for £350 in accessories - cost to them is wholesale, value to me is retail. But they countered with the accessories at cost offer.

Malcvtr · Nov 11, 2016

att said:
Mis-sold, money back......Next.

Beautiful clarity, att

Malcvtr · Nov 11, 2016

I checked with the free legal advice I get with my insurance and, basically, caveat emptor would make it a 50:50 call if I wanted to take it further because I've got no evidence they sought to mislead... I'm getting heated grips and a rack at cost. No big deal, but better than nothing.

Mutley · Nov 14, 2016

Seems like you were perfectly happy before you noticed the discrepancy, tried to get something for nothing and ended with a bargain upgrade. Count your lucky stars and move on.

Malcvtr · Nov 14, 2016

Mutley said:
Seems like you were perfectly happy before you noticed the discrepancy, tried to get something for nothing and ended with a bargain upgrade. Count your lucky stars and move on.

Sorry. Can you not read, or are you otherwise mentally defective?

Mutley · Nov 14, 2016

Malcvtr said:
Sorry. Can you not read, or are you otherwise mentally defective?

Yes, now fuck off

Malcvtr · Nov 14, 2016

Mutley said:
Yes, now fuck off

Is there some charity I can donate to that helps people like you? :blast

twizzle · Nov 14, 2016

Interesting point here - a 2015 MY bike will be worth less then a 2016 MY bike come trade in time..... now they say its a MY 2016.... was it a MY 2016 price? or was it a MY 2015 price........ ie the price was correct the info was not......

My local dealer has a 2016 RK demo bike that is dearer then the brand new unregistered 2015 RK they still have on the floor...... by £700...... so, pay £700 more for an ex-demo with 2k miles on - or £700 cheaper for an unregistered bike!!

MY Matters.......

twizzle · Nov 18, 2016

Did you get this resolved?

Deleted account 190117001 · Nov 18, 2016

twizzle said:
Did you get this resolved?

Yeah.
They told her to throw her leg back over that heap of fucking rusty pig iron and fuck off.

Malcvtr · Nov 18, 2016

twizzle said:
Did you get this resolved?

Yes mate. They offered accessories at cost price and free fitting. I'm getting heated grips, a rack and the hidden antenna for the radio. Savings are worth about £350 to me.

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