am I still better buying from garage

caris

I have seen a car that I am interested in at a garage, however, they say it will not come with any garauntee or warranty, its a car they took in part ex.

The car however does come with a long mot.

Despite the garage saying the above would I still be covered under the selling act should something major go wrong with the car. I was under the impression that I had more come back buying from a garage rather than a private seller.

Thanks in advance for any info/comments given.

worried_jim

You may find that when you sign the sales invoice you have to sign a box stating that you understand that this car comes with no garauntee or warranty. I have just bought one like this recently.
I think that the only comeback would be if they was a mistake or false truth in the advert eg-"power steering" when there isn't any.

caris

Thanks....I'm just worried that something major may happen ie cambelt go etc. not long after I drive it off the forecourt. Obviously they should sell me a car that is road legal and fit for purpose.

Only worried has my OH bought his car from a garage for quite alot of money (to us) and its been plagued by problems although it did come with a warranty.

Strider590

Firstly the MOT does not mean something isn't about to go bang and it doesn't mean the car is in good condition.

Secondly, if the MOT is done by the garage selling the car, it's not worth the paper it's printed on.... They sell the car, it fails it's MOT in 12 months time and they have no comeback at all. Meanwhile you could be driving around in a death trap. Better to get a new MOT done yourself immediately after purchase (it only costs £45).

s_b

caris please dont buy from this garage
go private sale up someones drive

im sure the garage doesnt need your hassle:)

AlexisV

You haven't necessarily got more comeback from a garage than a private seller, providing you know the name and address of the private seller. The former will likely be a limited company, but that doesn't make obtaining a refund in county court any easier.

A friend of mine bought a Mazda 6 from a well known reputable dealer which went massively wrong the next week.

By the next week the dealer had gone into administration.

Notmyrealname

worried_jim wrote: »

You may find that when you sign the sales invoice you have to sign a box stating that you understand that this car comes with no garauntee or warranty. I have just bought one like this recently.

They can put what they want. That still doesn't stop your statutory rights from applying.

caris

Notmyrealname wrote: »

They can put what they want. That still doesn't stop your statutory rights from applying.

this is what I thought, I was under the impression that if I bought private I didnt have any statutory rights, where as I would if I purchased from a garage.

caris

what exactly are my statutory rights in this sitation then?

Strider590

Private sale, the car must be in the condition listed..... If the seller says "new tyres" and they turn out to be near illegal, then you can go to small claims court.

Trade sale, your covered by the SOGA, where it must be fit for purpose, but this is for extreme cases where the car would be non-functional. Any non-wear/tear parts are covered for 1 month (?) unless specifically wavered or an additional warranty given/purchased.

Notmyrealname

Strider590 wrote: »

Any non-wear/tear parts are covered for 1 month (?) unless specifically wavered or an additional warranty given/purchased.

This is wrong. There is no limit. What is classed as a reasonable time takes into account the condition of the vehicle, the age of the vehicle, mileage and price paid.