[quote=PaulJ]This is purely speculation but I think MMC are working on a fix, the parts will be free, but they will have to charge for the fitting'
Interesting indeed but not sure how any car manufacturer can justify charging anything at all for rectifying a design fault that renders the car incapable of passing an MOT test from new. It is not for the consumer to finance the manufacturer's reseach and development work nor the remedial work necessitated from their design and manufacture mistakes. To charge owners for an 'option' such as this is tantamount to saying that it's up to owners to finish the build process! Nuts.
MMC are contractually bound to supply us with all working parts and to ensure that the car meets with requirements of relevant transport legislation on delivery. With a fault like this they will be legally obliged to contact all AR owners notifying them of the problem - this is itself an admission of fault.
A 'comfort option' for a handbrake that doesn't work is not an 'option' for any of us. We as road users are obliged to ensure that any car we drive meets relevant criteria to be allowed on the road. Right now they don't. My wallet will stay firmly in my pocket.
On another matter I'm just wondering what a 'throttle body' is and why Cosworth are apparently going to change them on all AR's. Can anyone explain this to someone who's technical knowledge is less than zero?
Last edited by hARPpy chappie; 29/04/16 09:50 AM.
