Reply from DemandcarsltdMar 30, 2026
We are sorry to read your review, however we must clarify several important points to ensure an accurate account of events.
The vehicle was returned to us and, on both occasions, the reported concerns were investigated and addressed. The second repair was carried out by an independent VAT-registered garage, where the fault was professionally diagnosed. Components including the air intake pipe and EGR-related parts were replaced, and the vehicle was road tested following completion. All work was carried out at no cost to you and supporting documentation was provided.
We do not accept the suggestion that repairs were “bodged”. The invoice clearly shows that appropriate parts were replaced and the work was carried out correctly. In relation to comments about previous repair methods, there was no indication at the time of inspection of any temporary repair, and in any case the fault was properly rectified.
We would also note that the estimate you provided is dated January 2026, almost two months after the vehicle was purchased. During this time, the vehicle had covered over 2,000 miles since sale, indicating that it remained in regular use. Despite this, we still carried out the repair at our own cost as a gesture of goodwill.
Regarding Volvo, a booking was arranged for diagnostic purposes. However, once the fault had already been identified and repair work was underway with a qualified garage, it was not practical to move the vehicle. The priority was to complete the repair without unnecessary delay.
At no point was an unconditional full refund promised. As explained, all matters are handled in line with the Consumer Rights Act 2015. Where concerns arise, a dealer must be given the opportunity to inspect and repair. A refund is not automatic and would only be considered in accordance with the legislation, which allows for a reasonable deduction to reflect the customer’s use of the vehicle.
In relation to the warranty, the vehicle was originally supplied with a 3-month warranty. As a goodwill gesture, we arranged and funded a further 3 months of cover to extend the total warranty period to 6 months. This was not an additional extension beyond that, but to bring the cover up to 6 months in total.
As with any used vehicle of this age and mileage, a reasonable level of wear and maintenance is to be expected, and it should not be compared to a new vehicle. Our responsibility has been to address the specific reported fault, which was diagnosed and repaired appropriately.
We also expect all communication to remain respectful and constructive so that any concerns can be resolved efficiently. We have acted throughout to assist and remain willing to help with any genuine issues raised through the appropriate process.