GLC structural corrosion?

[grober]

Many Mercedes manufacturing faults first come to light as subjects of class actions from owners in the USA. If a particular Mercedes model is not imported to the US then such faults are less liable to receive global/European publicity. Don't think the GLC is imported to the states but may be wrong there. As BlackC55 says rear subframe failure on the GLC is not commonly found unless its been subject to extremely corrosive conditions. Sounds a bit like a get out of contract loophole the dealer has used but who knows? The GLC is often assembled by Valmet in Finland

 

[markjay]

There is a clear breach of contract and proving it would not be difficult, notwithstanding that Bobby Dazzler is correct in that there are terms and conditions that allow both parties to exit from a deal. Having read them in detail I am of the view that they have not fully complied with them. But, the time and legal cost involved to in effect prove a point is not worth the effort. I will move on, but would still be very interested to find out if there is a known issue with the GLC in relation to corrosion.

I did consider the pros and cons of legal action, and even if the seller had no 'exit clause' in their T&C (and hence breach can be established), the car itself is probably long gone, or will be gone by the time any legal proceedings are started. At this point the OP will only be able to ask for compensation based on demonstrable losses... a day's work and taxi fair, maybe? Hardly worth it. Of course, the OP could request an injunction preventing the dealer from disposing of the car until the case is heard, but then the court would likely request the OP to deposit a hefty sum with the court so that the dealer can be compensated against their own losses (depreciation and storage fees) if the OP does not win the case.

In practical terms, there's nothing that can be done now...

 

[merc estate]

Legal action is rarely inexpensive, and I would be surprised if the T&Cs don’t allow the dealer to back out of the deal after the contract. Anything signed will be using the dealer’s own T&Cs after all, and large dealer groups will have enough experience to ensure that they protect their own interests. In fact I wouldn’t be surprised if there’s even provision for the buyer to do the same subject to conditions.

A dealer will have your pants down, legal eagles will have you pants down and park round the back. Don't look with them for another car, once bitten twice shy