A small episode about “China Roller”

Last weekend we were looking for a scooter for the son of our neighbors. A used Rex Boston 8, just under two years old, 600km on the clock, we wanted to look at each other. So we drove there and wanted to see how he was running. He didn’t run. E-starter turned cheerfully, but he didn’t jump on. The saleswoman said that kickstarter was going and wanted to show it. When I saw this dainty person jumping around on the kickstarter, I became a little thoughtful. she asked me if I wanted to try it again. Okay, I wanted to. Kickstarter slightly pushed down until he hooked in, then kicked with momentum. That went a few times well, then an ugly crunch, and the kickstarter wave broke out of the lid. I: “Ups” saleswoman: “Ups” – pause – “The sale probably got done with it…?” Around the kickstarter wave a about 4x4cm large piece broke out of the housing cover. The wall thickness, the s I revealed, was with much benevolence and generously estimated about 2mm. Since the scooter had a few days warranty, I recommended the seller, which in any case to complain to the seller, because a kick starter should not just break out when intended use. On the occasion she should ask sometimes, whether a totally yellowed and matte headlight “glass” is not also a guarantee case. Finally we got the scooter still with the E-starter and a lot of feeling to run at the gas handle. Well, he didn’t run properly, but died at the time of giving gas immediately. A test drive was not to be thought of. Another case for the guarantee. Do I still have to mention that we withdrew from the purchase? Greeting Martin.