buying used car from dealer

Radsteral

am i right that the law has changed and specifies that when you buy a used car from dealer , you get at least 3 months warranty or?

somehow this is stuck to my head when i bought my van couple of years ago ... or am i just dreaming?

Hammyman

You're dreaming.

Radsteral

thought so... too good to be true

emmell

You have a lot more comeback if you buy from a dealer. The vehicle has to be fit for purpose. But you have to remember that the condition is reflected in the age. If a dealer puts 'sold as seen' it means nothing if the car turns out to be a death trap.

The worst people to buy cars from are traders posing as private sellers.

I would think if you found serious faults within the first month of ownership you would be well within your rights to take it back and at least allow them to put it right. If a dealer refuses, ring Trading Standards or Consumer Direct (or whatever they call themselves now).

ML.

Gordon_Hose

Consumer Direct will just refer you to their template letters to write, and advise going through small claims. It's a right pain, cos even if you do win, there's no guarantee you'll get your money back.

wealdroam

Sale of Goods Act applies to used goods as well as new.