Looking for advice please

[Nick Cross]

I have a 2012 Audi A3 which I bought from new, there is 57500 miles on the clock and I have just been told I need a new gearbox and clutch. Now obviously I'm not happy about it, the warranty ran out in June, I have contacted the Audi dealership I purchased it from and they have offered to contribute 50% of the bill as a good will gesture. What I would like to know is, am I getting a good deal here or should I pursue things further? Any help would be much appreciated.

[James]

Well it's out of warranty so technically they don't have to do anything. Clutch would not have been covered by warranty anyway, only gear box.

I would probably take it but how much is it going to cost you?

[Nick Cross]

They are saying the work is going to cost  just over 4K in total but they only want me to pay £1800. I was told it was a manufacturer fault rather then wear and tear so didn't know whether or not I had a case for them footing the full bill. I'm inexperienced in this area and just wanted to know what other people's actions would be in the same sort of scenario

[James]

If it's out of warranty they don't have to. If you have a full and comprehensive Audi service history at the correct intervals there is a chance they may if you push but certainly not guaranteed though...