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Vauxhall has initiated a massive 355,000 car recall after a problem with the vehicles braking system was not fixed properly. Despite an initial recall of last-generation Corsas in March 2006 and a further recall of 250,000 models in August 2007, the brake fault still affects newer models.  Total recall: The Corsa is back in the garage The problem lies with faulty ABS brake control units that can allow water to get into the unit's harness, which could cause a short circuit and potentially a fire. ABS problemVauxhall needs to recall the cars to modify the brake unit harness.
Affected models include the Corsa C generation 3 and 5-door variants - built between 2004-2006 - and the Combo Van and Tigra models built between 2004-2008.
Vauxhall said it would be writing to affected customers on Friday to initiate the recall and plans on making the repairs in phases in order to allow dealerships to cope with the volume.
In the interim Vauxhall said customers would be able to continue using their vehicles “in the normal manner”.
The Vauxhall Corsa has been a fixture in the UK's top ten sales list since 1993.
It peaked in popularity in 2003 with annual registrations of 109,000 units – last year it sold 73,923 units.
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Well I have he patie... Well I have he patience of a saint but I have never known anything like this ! Further to my last comment 25.3.08 and new brake pads being fitted a few days after driving back to square one grinding away! Telephoned Dealership and was told they had another meeting with some Vauxhall technicians on 24th April for a Corsa D and would await the outcome of that on what to do with mine too! - last evening on back roads in wet conditions had to brake suddenly and never heard such a noise in all my life! - sounded to me like metal against metal - is this vehichle safe! - i am told it is - more expense time off work to make phone calls etc. Wait for next story. ! |
samt87
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hi my may 07 vauxhal... hi my may 07 vauxhall corsa 1.2 sxi over the past few months has been making a whining whistlling noise when pulling away or accelerating in low gears does anyone else have this problem |
Gary
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Further to having ne... Further to having new pads fitted which we were told had been provided by the Vuaxhal Factory in order to resolve grinding problems, we have now been driving with them for about three weeks. The grinding noise is still there most prominent when coming to a stop. However the noise is less than before. That said they still grind so something is still not right. We have already now had two sets of Pads and new disks fitted with no real result. Have threatened to take car back as faulted under the sale of goods act but really just cant be ha*sled. Will probably inform garage next week of ongoing problem and see what excuse they come up with next. Will post update. |
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Had a meeting with t... Had a meeting with the Regional Manager today. He finally admits there is a problem with all Corsa brakes - apparently the materials used are too hard. There are new discs available from next week - so the proof will be in the pudding as they say! Nice to hear they are finally admitting to a problem and that we are not all going mad or having hearing problems! I strongly advise everyone to go back to their garages and not to give up as the fault is now admitted. Will let you know if problem gets solved - good luck! |
dave waring
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my corsa has been ca... my corsa has been called back to the dealer monday night for a full days inspection and hopefully to be put right. vauxhall have finally admitted there is a problem and i have been a*sured it will be sorted . i will be putting a report on this site monday night to let you people know the outcome whether it be good or bad . keep at them ! |
Natalie
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Heartwarming to hear... Heartwarming to hear all the complaints ....I thought i was starting to go mad or have reinevented a certain way of pressing the brake pedal to cause noise ...one of the excuses FRF Motors have come up with in Bridgend. My mums car has been in 4 times with the same fault (only logged as once on the PC which is worryin). Mine has also been in only to be both told 1. Must be the way you're pressing the brake pedal 2. Its the lack of asbestos 'love' 3. Thats the way all car brakes sound. I have contacted Comsumer Direct and advise everyone to do so. Open a case number and give them 14 days to put fault right within 14 day or you willbe escalating the claim for breach of contract under Sale of Goods Act. I have rang Vauxhall over 20 times and received no reply back. This letter seems to have done the trick as far as getting them to acknowledge me ..we have a meeting this Friday the 18th April - I will keep you posted. But I seriously advise everyone to go down the same route and not be fobbed off by the bullying belittling mentality of these people. |
claire
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this is not the only... this is not the only problem i have had with my 04 corsa there was also a recall for the engine about a year ago hope every one got that sorted |
Terry
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I have just bought a... I have just bought a Corsa design 07 and noticed the grinding brake noise. Was told it was rusty disc and will clear. After second day it went back, drove away and first set of lights the noise was still there. Was then told its because it has only a low mileage and will soon go. Thought I had better see on the net if anyone else had this noise,,,,,surprise! |
BERNARD
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57 CORSA DESIGN goin... 57 CORSA DESIGN going in to have the brake pads changed 18/04/08 I will keep everyone informed |
kerrie
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i got my new corsa i... i got my new corsa in nov 07 and it made the grinding noise from day one. I was told that the brakes need to be bedded in. It has since been back to Perrys 3 times & now Vauxhall are saying that the brakes are not faulty as they stop the car and its not a fault that the brakes are grinding & screeching. They hav replaced pads & discs whihc do not work, the screeching gets so loud it's embarra*sing. I think we should take this further? With all these complaints on here whoever regulates vauxhall should take action. Any suggestions??? |
Colin
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Further to my earlie... Further to my earlier comments my Corsa has been back again whereupon the garage have said that it is rust on the discs and that I should try braking harder! Not a good suggestion on early icy mornings. They have told me that if I bring it back again and they have to clean the pads etc again I will be charged. I think we'll see what Vauxhall have to say about that one. I have lost faith in this matter ever being resolved and viewing the other comments it is clearly very widespread and is something more fundemental that Vauxhall should address. |
claire
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I have had the probl... I have had the problem with my 04 corsa c with my brakes 2 years ago and i got it looked at and they changed the brake pads but it did not stop so i gave up on it. now i have only just found out about this and i thank you all for your info |
Carmella
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Well i have finally ... Well i have finally got my car back from Vauxhall but now i still dont feel safe in my car, i have lost all confidence in Vauxhall and im now thinking about changiny my car. Out of my frustration i created a group on facebook about so if if anyone wants to leave a comment please feel free too. There are many more of us that still have problemshttp://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=25447761304 |
Martin Boughen
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RESULT!!!! I said be... RESULT!!!! I said before that I was contacting the Trading Standards Office, well I did and got some great advice. A case number was raised and I was advised to contact the SMMT and explain the problem.I phoned them and was told that it sounded like something that should be investigated. I was directed to the SMMT website and entered the details of the problems. I was told that the SMMT would contact me if they were taking action. They wrote to me today and have begun an investigation with Vauxhall under the New Car Code of Practice via the Regulations and Compliance Unit. I told the SMMT about the number of other drivers having the same problem. They advise you to do the same through your local Trading Standards Office. |
Carmella
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Im glad to see im no... Im glad to see im not the only one with this problem, i have had nothing but problems with my car since i bought it in August last year. I have a vauxhall corsa 1.2 sxi 04. The list of problems ive had are, failing breaks going down a steep hill, loss of control with steering which i have had the tracking done several times and the problem stil persist, flickering lights on dashboard,cd player cutting out, mileage light coming off and on,handbrake failure,both headlights blown at same time which i had to pay out for and just in general the car driving like a tractor. After 2 months of receiving my recall later my car was finally taken in today to be changed and guess what my car has what the car has the fault and i was also told the car was too dangerous to drive so i was going to get a hire car, so went to the hire company who then wanted me to pay 50 which i refused to pay as its vauxhall's problem not mine, so i now have to wait till monday morning for vauxhall to pay this which has left me with no car. Has anyone else experienced this ? |
karen roy
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I have decided to tr... I have decided to trade the corsa in after the dealership told me that to get a full refund vauxhall state that the car has to be back for repair 5 times once it has been repaired 5 times and it still has a problem then they will give you a refund. I decided i dont want to be back and forwards to the garage so i have traded it in. They offered me a deal that i could not turn down, a 56 reg astra 1.8 sri xp on forecourt for sale at 12,000. I got this deal through being a very determined customer who would not give up. |
Colin
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Have recently purcha... Have recently purchased a 57 plate corsa 1.2SXi and am also experiencing the brake grinding problem. This has been back to the garage whereupon I was told 'they all do that Sir'. I am taking it back again tomorrow and will demand replacement of the pads. Had a similar problem many years ago with a SEAT and this was an incorrect brake pad compound which eventually resolved the problem. Looks like a case of cutting costs and using inferior materials. Will keep everyone posted on my success!! |
Dee
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Well I never! I was ... Well I never! I was made to believe that I was the only owner with a problem! My car has had its brake systems changed twice, the second time they said it was a problem with 'bedding in' the brakes (ha) they drove my car at 70mph, 60mph, 50mph and so on to 'bed them in'. No difference! (suprise). I have allready registered my complaint with the service number, although the garage said I could make an appointment with a field manager to discuss getting a refund! After reading all of the comments I think I will persue this offer. They did say that I was lucky because the loan car sounded louder than mine! |
Dave waring
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Seventeen days now s... Seventeen days now since i took my corsa back and the manager a*sured me it was a pad compound problem, i have heard absolutely nothing since ,do they know anything about customer care and after sales service. I just hope they are not expecting a good report when i get the promised questionaire through. After sales service 0 out of ten customer care 0 out of ten Value for money 0 out of ten Bull**** 10 out of ten THE new Yaris looks a nice car by the way! |
Christine Pearce
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Further to my commen... Further to my comments on the 20th March 08 the saga will obviously continue - I was not aware until using the Motor Trader Website that the brakes problem is so widescale. I took my 57 plate CorsaSX1 1.4 back to the Dealership in Tiverton on Friday 21st March where I was told nothing more they can do so they will contact Vauxhall for what to do no next - as was told that `I am hearing a noise different than them) - ha ha ha ! I have also contacted Vauxhall direct myself and been issued a case number - WATCH THIS SPACE - i am fuming and will not rest until dreadful grinding/raunching is put right. Christine. |
Christine Pearce
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I am also caught up ... I am also caught up in a trap of grinding brakes on a 57 plate Corsa SXI - and after driving in wet conditions the following day the car appears to not want to go in reverse - then clunks then frees itself!!!!- Second time back to dealership for first issue of grinding breaks - first time new breaks fitted this time told breaks modified now two minutes down the road the same as I took it into to the garage - still grinding away - well and truly put off my nice new Corsa - back to the dealership tmw first thing. |
Ronnie
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I purchased a 57 Cor... I purchased a 57 Corsa Design 1.2 on 15th feb and the brakes were noisy (grinding and squealing). I took it back to the dealer and was told that it is a design error on the pads. Modified pads were fitted yesterday (17/03/08) and the problem is solved. |
Gary
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Just got back from t... Just got back from the garage. The vauxhal factory had apparently delivered some new pads to try. It is still early days but the grinding noise is significantly reduced. Will post an update after a week or so after the pads haved bedded in. The possible solution is therefore now being issued to dealers - would advise you get on the phone and demand your new pads before they go out of stock !! That said if the grinding noise comes back we will also be looking to return the car as faulted under the sale of goods act. So anyone who may be reading these from Vuaxhall should be really ashamed that their customers are so dissappointed with their new cars that they are treatening to return them. Would be nice also to get a comment from Motor Trader on these Corsa brake issues, perhaps even some engineer expert !! |
karen roy
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I wrote a strong let... I wrote a strong letter to the garage exercising my rights under the faulty goods act 1979 and they have now asked to me to bring in the corsa to get a refund or a exchange for possibly an astra. |
BERNARD
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Mines a 57 plate cor... Mines a 57 plate corsa design 14cc I dont think we will ever get an answer to the grinding brakes.I spoke to the vauxall customer services guy a couple of weeks ago, and he said it was an acoustic problem , the brakes were safe.I think there has been a cost saving exercise at manufacture, either the brake pads or the discs, using inferrior materials, We are unlikely to get any addmision of responabilty. having said all this I will never give up,They should not be selling anymore corsas until they resolve the problem. |
Gary
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Update of Grinding b... Update of Grinding brakes and clock date not changing on correct date. After threatening to return the vehicle as faulted under the sale of goods act, garage now has a aparently got authorisation to change the brake pads to a different type which we are told by the garage should resolve the grinding. The date issue we are told is as a consequence of a decoder used by a local radio station which has now been rectified and thus the date should change on the correct day. Will keep all posted as to how the different type of brake pad works. May be worth while you all contacting your own garage to see about these apparent different type of pads. |
Trish
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I have a Corsa desig... I have a Corsa design 2007, noticed about a month after buying it a grinding noise from the breaks, this was at it's worst when slowing right down or coming to a complete halt, phoned Arnold Clark (Dundee), where I was told that this is the way new car breaks now sound, the reason being older cars had asbestos in their breaks, new cars dont and this results in them grinding (ha ha), asked to speak to manager and he told me there is a fault with the new corsas breaks and a lot of complaints had been coming in. He said there was a modification for this fault and to take the car in, I did this and the car seemed to be okay for a week the problem is coming back. It was in for its service this week and I explained to them that the noise seems to be coming back, he said they would have a look, on returning for my car he said they had looked and did not find anything so there was nothing they could really do and besides new cars sound like that anyway (dont think so). Any info would be appreciated of what steps to take next? |
Martin B
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After Vauxhall told ... After Vauxhall told my local dealership to completely replace the whole brake system they thought that would be that....two weeks later just as bad again. This is he second time I've had a complete brake system change. I'll be back on the phone to them again tomorrow. |
Gary
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We purchased a new C... We purchased a new Corsa design in Dec 07 and the date on the clock has never worked properly. We have been given excuses that it is due to satelites ( Funny that since there is no satelite navigation system in the car), due to tuning into Metro Radios and that the RDS was not selected. To date no solution. We have found that if you select Radio 1 for a while it changes the date correctly but once you change radio stations the date will revert back to the previous days date. Funny how the clock knows to change itself each day when the radio is actually off but cant seem to retain the corect settings. We also have problems with grinding brakes. To date we have placed the garage on notice that we consider them to be in breach of contract under the sale of goods act and have recently wrote again as we have had no solution. We have now indicated that if a solution is not found within a periuod of time, we will consider returning the vehicle as faulted goods under The Sale of Goods Act. Will keep everyone posted with results. |
steven
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date on my new corsa... date on my new corsa will not change to right date been to garage today they say nothing wrong with car they say it got do with the signal had to go in to setting to change it tryed it still not right |
shirley murphy manchester
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bought a 90 day old ... bought a 90 day old 1.2 design corsa car dec 2006 from day one had loud screech noise and grinding noise took it back twice was made to feel foolish that i dont know what i hear and the mechanics manager said the alloys let water in and makes rusty did change pads and sent me on my way he definetly has the gift of the gab off talking down to you and they are always right then the noise was still there and again fobbed off could not be bothered going again to hear all the jargon the manager comes out with i just put up with the noise i feel totally let down by what was my new corsa and i also think the car is to heavy for the engine size and the visability is poor |
Ray Stanley
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My 2007 Corsa SXi ha... My 2007 Corsa SXi has the same grinding noises on the brakes and the dealer also says its a Vauxhall problem and nothing is getting done and the grinding brakes is getting worse could someone help with this matter maybe Trading Standards should take this onboard. |
dave waring
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Took corsa back yest... Took corsa back yesterday, took manager for a spin, it seems there is a problem with the compound of the brake pads and he has a*sured me there will be a recall on all faulty cars. I would think with the cars being made in various countries they all have different suppliers of pads and it looks like we were the unlucky ones. I suggest you mention the pad compound problem to your dealers and see if you get the same answers that i did. Will keep you all informed on developments |
Ray Stanley
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Ihave a Corsa SXi 20... Ihave a Corsa SXi 2007 the first few months the brakes were o/k but now they grinding something terrible,they are a danger to pa*sengers in my car and VAUXHALL MOTORS ARE RESPONCABLE .Ray Stanley |
Ray Stanley
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Ihave a corsa sxi200... Ihave a corsa sxi2007 with the same brake problems they grind all the tim when you brake slow the dealer says its ok theres no prblem with them c**p they take no notice |
dave waring
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taking my corsa back... taking my corsa back today after my wife demanded to see the manager.I should think staff will be reading the "vauxhall guide to feeble excuses" before i get there, anyway will keep you all informed as to how i get on.Keep at them its the only way we will get anything done. I think the way everybody has been treated over this is just not good enough. Can vauxhall afford to lose future customers over a simple brake problem, theres lots of small cars on the market out there and unless something is sorted soon i shall be looking elsewhere, as i am sure the rest of you guys will |
simon
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I phoned the number ... I phoned the number given by Dave(08450902044) they're just as bad they told me they are wait for a fix for this problem until then i'll just have to wait for a call back on the car,i would have probably sold it by then!last time i'll buy a vauxhall. |
simon
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No joy,had a call fr... No joy,had a call from the vauxhall dealer yesterday they've been onto the phone to vauxhall they are aware of this problem, they reckon they've had four of they same complaints in this area.If its only "four" and they can't solve this problem why are'nt the other million or so corsas doing it whats so different?can anyone give me an answer.I don't trust these garages as three tecnicians and the manager took the car out to hear the noise and none of them reckon they could hear it until i took them out myself. |
Emma
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I have received the ... I have received the recall letter for my brake system, /when driving through the city my fault light comes on i can only a*sume this is because I am using my brakes more as I do a lot of dual carriage way driving. The biggest thing that wories me is the comment from lauren on the 18th feb about steering problems and temporary loss of controll. This has been a major problem for me as they said it was my steering rack and column. I have had the steering rack replaced but the column still needs doing but after just purchasing my car (from a used dealer) this is not something I thought would ever happen on a car that is less than 4 years old. Has anyone else had problems with their steering?? |
Martin Boughen
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Well, the journey co... Well, the journey continues. I was instructed by Trading Standards to give contact Vauxhall and tell them that their answer was not acceptable. I did not recieve a reply (no surprise there then!) however my local dealership were contacted this morning and told to replace the whole brake system, discs,pads, the lot. This will be the second time it has been done. If it works I shall of course be happy but even the dealership are not convinced it will make any difference. Will speak to Trading Standards again soon, when I have a formal way forward I will post the information for all to use. |
izak hunt
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mongy john 26 Feb 20... mongy john 26 Feb 2008 10:12:38 ive found a cure to solve the problems with the new corsa brakes i must be a genius best part it only costs 12 pounds :-) Hey John whats the cure? |
Simon
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I've got the same pr... I've got the same problem on my 2007 corsa sxi,the brakes are making a grinding noise,its back with vauxhall today for the third time,find out later if they've mastered this problem as they have told me before this is normal (what a load of c**p)i'll keep you informed of the outcome later. |
Gary
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mongy john
What ... mongy john What is the cure to the noisy brakes. Is anyone else experienecing problems with the date on the clock not changing on correct date of Cors Design 12/07 model. |
mongy john
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ive found a cure to ... ive found a cure to solve the problems with the new corsa brakes i must be a genius best part it only costs 12 pounds :-) |
Mike
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This is worrying
... This is worrying I was about to ring the garage we bought our new Corsa from as the brakes have been noisy from day one, never had a problem with older models or my Astra. Glad I found this though as I am the type who will keep on at them until its sorted. |
dave waring
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No news from vauxhal... No news from vauxhall about my corsa yet,both the dealership i bought my car from and vauxhall helpline have my contact number ,Hey it would be nice to have an update, just a sympathetic phonecall would be nice, what have i had ? nothing, no interest at all. If you go onto the trading standards website you can download a sample copy of a letter both to the dealer and to the hire purchase company stating your grievances. I am sure there must be something under the supply of goods act , we can pursue. |
jim horner
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would like to know i... would like to know if corsa brake problem is also a case of servo / pads not freeing after use as arnold clark will not confirm or deny,also no contact number in regard to recalls information |
Caroline Pearce
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Hey get in touch wit... Hey get in touch with watchdog and which magazine, my vauxhall vectra had faulty hand brake it has taken 2 years but eventually they have taken notice and are recalling all the vectra cars. Good luck. C Pearce |
Martin Boughen
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I also have the grin... I also have the grinding problem. The first time it went back to the garage I was told this was normal. As it only effect the front off side brake I pointed out that if this was normal then the near side must be faulty as it does not make the noise. A week later the complete disc a*sembly was replaced. One day later it started again. Back in again and the pads cleaned, worked for about an hour! The dealer called the Vauxhall Field Service engineer, he already new about the problem and stated that there was currently no solution. I was given a case number and told to contact customer services. How useless are they then?! After five calls and promises of solutions and options I finally received an email stating that this was an annoyance and therefore they would do nothing. I stated that to them it may be an annoyance to me it was fault and should be fixed. I am told it will be put right in September 2008. Next step is the Office of Fair Trading. |
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