Used Car problems

motorguy

http://www.bangorholywoodtcm.co.uk/StatutoryRights.htm

http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?t=49548

The bottom line is, its up to the trader to prove that the faults werent there at time of sale. I would say good luck with that to them.

LandyAndy

pgilc1 wrote: »

http://www.bangorholywoodtcm.co.uk/StatutoryRights.htm

http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?t=49548

The bottom line is, its up to the trader to prove that the faults werent there at time of sale. I would say good luck with that to them.

Except that the op specifically says that they bought it 'trade' not as a private buyer from a trader.

I don't see how a trade sale is covered by the SoG Act.

MrSmartprice

BYALPHAINDIA wrote: »

No the Trader etc would 'Have washed their hands of it' so it wouldn't be the solution.

Second hand is 'Sold as seen' usually so it is experience at the end of the day!

If it is going to cost 600 or so to repair then, I would just get rid and go and get something else probably in better condition?

When you buy a car it is 'Imperative' that you have a good look over it before simply driving it away..hum!!

Sometimes the Trader/s will try and 'Hurry' you thru and or distract your attention and leave you without checking thoroughly the car out.

You can get a good runabout for no more than 500 squid!!

Buying a car is one of Life's Learning Curves I'm afraid!!

Good Luck Anyway.

What absolute utter rubbish some people are prepared to post!

Does the term 'statutory rights' ring any bells?

I accept there is a low expectation with a cheap car, but it must still be of reasonable quality considering age and price, fit for purpose, and as described.

Most importantly, it must be roadworthy, which means it should be able to pass an MOT test. It is a criminal offence to sell an unroadworthy car, unless sold for scrap. (This applies to everyone, not just traders.)

It is also a criminal offence to attempt to remove statutory rights. This includes stating 'Sold As Seen' on an invoice. That phrase, as well as being illegal, has no meaning or weight in civil law. Trade sales are not covered by the same legislation, but a trader cannot sell in this way to a non-trader just to escape his liabilities.

Inactive

BYALPHAINDIA wrote: »

99.9% will check out the cars before putting them on the forecourt, But sadly there are some Trader/s who don't.

If you do get any warranty then you have to get it in 'Writing'

Do you always give bad advice on here?

You obviously don't know what you are talking about.:mad:

anewman

pgilc1 wrote: »

I'm not sure of the relevance of this? A £500 runabout is likely to be riddled with faults, plus they already have a car?

I got a £0 runabout with very few faults, certainly nothing expensive. 3 years on and it needed a small amount of welding which cost me £25 to get a family member to do, but think that probably means it's time to get rid before the next MOT (I guess it will just keep rotting now it's started). Not bad for £0. Would have been happy if I paid £500 for it.

BYALPHAINDIA

Inactive wrote: »

Do you always give bad advice on here?

You obviously don't know what you are talking about.:mad:

That's just YOUR opinion..hum!!

Think CAREFULLY before you attack other people's opinions.

As it can cause lasting impressions?

MrSmartprice

BYALPHAINDIA wrote: »

That's just YOUR opinion..hum!!

Think CAREFULLY before you attack other people's opinions.

As it can cause lasting impressions?

We are not talking about your opinions! We are talking about your advice which is simply based on inaccuracies which you reel off as facts.

Your opinions are of no interest or importance. But when you tell people information which is just plain wrong, those who know the facts are entitled to point that out.

I can see no point in you reeling off all this rubbish and drivel. You clearly have not got the faintest idea about consumer law so why misinform people who are genuinely seeking advice?

Your advice was wrong! And that is not an opinion, it is fact!

Inactive

BYALPHAINDIA wrote: »

That's just YOUR opinion..hum!!

Think CAREFULLY before you attack other people's opinions.

As it can cause lasting impressions?

If you were giving an " opinion " you should have stated it as such, it read as fact to me, which was incorrect fact, no help to anyone, it isn't the first time that you have posted utter drivel on here either.

I do hope that it does " cause lasting impressions ", perhaps you will now stop misleading people.:mad:

BYALPHAINDIA

Oh Dear,

So you are saying that EVERY car dealer goes by the Book of consumer law then?

Because coming from experience, Some of the used car traders I have dealt with go by their OWN law.

If someone pays 2 - 400 pounds for a car I doubt that they will expect the Trader/s to be sympethetic or refund any money as the car is sold as seen?

They could however make a claim in the small claims court against the Trader/s if they refused help to repair the car etc.

When I have bought used cars, They always said it is sold as seen before we shook hands on a deal.

I never expected any warranty and if so not more than 1 months warranty.

But I know what faults to spot on a used car, So I have never had any major problems with Trader/s.

I notice that you have x amount of posts on here, But I don't think that you are qualified to say that my replies are 'Illinformed.

This forum is for different opinions to be aired.

This is not the first axe grind with you is it...?

Inactive

BYALPHAINDIA wrote: »

When I have bought used cars, They always said it is sold as seen before we shook hands on a deal.

I never expected any warranty and if so not more than 1 months warranty.

What you are happy with, and what a customer has a legal right to, are clearly 2 different things.


Stick with correct facts, not your opinion.