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Used car broke down after less than a month
MadelinesMum
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Hi, I bought a used car from a garage and after a few weeks the head gasket has broken and the car can't be driven. I phoned the garage I bought it from and was told I didn't actually buy it from them - they were selling it on behalf of a private seller and they were only the "middle man" and I had no comeback. I did not know this when I bought it. I insisted they fix the car, offer me another car or give me a refund and they point blank refused.
Do I have any rights or have I just lost my money and got a broken car stuck on my drive?
Do I have any rights or have I just lost my money and got a broken car stuck on my drive?
I must remember that "Money Saving" is not buying heavily discounted items that I do not need. :hello:
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Have you got a receipt?"There may be a legal obligation to obey, but there will be no moral obligation to obey. When it comes to history, it will be the people who broke the law for freedom that will be remembered and honoured." --Rt. Hon. Tony Benn0
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Hi, yes, it's on a page ripped out from a receipt book.I must remember that "Money Saving" is not buying heavily discounted items that I do not need. :hello:0
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Nice one. In that case, you have proof that your contract is with the garage and, as a trader, they're responsible for fixing the car. Any car sold by the trade to a member of the public includes a mandatory 3 month warranty. Time to threaten them with legal action if they still refuse."There may be a legal obligation to obey, but there will be no moral obligation to obey. When it comes to history, it will be the people who broke the law for freedom that will be remembered and honoured." --Rt. Hon. Tony Benn0
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Thanks, that sounds promising - now all I have to do is speak to him again, arrghh!I must remember that "Money Saving" is not buying heavily discounted items that I do not need. :hello:0
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