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Used Peugeot 308, Renault Megane or Auris?

Hi, we want to buy a newish car this year with about €10,000. We have looked at a few models including a 2012 Peugeot 308 HDi, 2012 Renault Megane 1.5 dCi and a Toyota Auris 1.4 diesel all with 50k ish miles. Which would be your choice? We do about 20,000 miles a year.

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Can I get a full refund on my faulty car?

I bought a 2007 Nissan Qashqai diesel from a SIMI dealer on Sat. 7th and 25 hours later into ownership it has developed the four following faults:

A) ABS fault light on dash after first test drive - solution agreed and accepted - a fault nonetheless.

B) Faulty driver side rear window - window does not rise up again after being lowered - this was noticed 1.5 hours after purchase.

C) Red engine warning light on dash after 2.5 hours of purchase - Nissan manual advises car needs to be reviewed professionally ASAP - thick white smoke from the exhaust.

D) 3.15pm Sunday 8th Jan. - car simply will not start. I have advised the dealer I want the car collected and a complete refund issued.

I believe I am entitled to do so under current consumer law (not of merchantable quality and unfit for purpose) - can you confirm?

Thanks.