End of Conditional Sale Agreement - Wear and Tear
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Hi all, I'm looking for some advice relating to a Conditional Sale Agreement for a car which has now been returned.
The finance company have now hit us with a £1200 bill due to damages outside their fair wear and tear policy. Are they allowed to do this given that there is no mention of this policy in our contractual agreement?
Thanks
The finance company have now hit us with a £1200 bill due to damages outside their fair wear and tear policy. Are they allowed to do this given that there is no mention of this policy in our contractual agreement?
Thanks
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Most forms of car lease have policy of what is considered fair wear and tear and what is not and there is in most cases an industry wide agreement on what that is. Try looking here http://www.bvrla.co.uk/service/fair-wear-and-tear-guidesIT Consultant in the utilities industry specialising in the retail electricity market.
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Hi all, I'm looking for some advice relating to a Conditional Sale Agreement for a car which has now been returned.
The finance company have now hit us with a £1200 bill due to damages outside their fair wear and tear policy. Are they allowed to do this given that there is no mention of this policy in our contractual agreement?
Thanks
Don't forget the car has never belonged to you and as such you have a legal obligation to take reasonable care of the vehicle and return it in a reasonable condition. The guide linked above outlines what that condition should be.0 -
Yes, there is a section relating to liability for damage but, it does not mention a specific policy it just states "reasonable care". It also states that "in our opinion" on what is excessive and what is not. What about my opinion?0
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Yes, there is a section relating to liability for damage but, it does not mention a specific policy it just states "reasonable care". It also states that "in our opinion" on what is excessive and what is not. What about my opinion?IT Consultant in the utilities industry specialising in the retail electricity market.
4 Credit Card and 1 Loan PPI claims settled for £26k, 1 rejected (Opus).0 -
I did fix things yes. They are charging for small dents, chips, and scuffs to the alloys. And a "worn" brake lamp casing! Lost spare key - fair enough0
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Yes, there is a section relating to liability for damage but, it does not mention a specific policy it just states "reasonable care". It also states that "in our opinion" on what is excessive and what is not. What about my opinion?0
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I did fix things yes. They are charging for small dents, chips, and scuffs to the alloys. And a "worn" brake lamp casing! Lost spare key - fair enough0
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I did fix things yes. They are charging for small dents, chips, and scuffs to the alloys. And a "worn" brake lamp casing! Lost spare key - fair enough
Problem is, what you or I consider "normal wear & tear"for a car you actually drive around and park in places-- Covered in dents from car doors & shopping trolleys
- Paint discoloured from bird droppings
- Stone chips all over the bonnet
- Scratches on the nearside from branches and brambles
they seem to think is "excessive damage"I want to go back to The Olden Days, when every single thing that I can think of was better.....
(except air quality and Medical Science )0
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