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Deposit for second hand car but now won't start?

Okydoky25
Okydoky25 Posts: 1,139 Forumite
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Hi I put a small deposit and tax money down on a second hand car with a private dealer at the weekend. It needed taxing and a few bits doing and was to be delivered today.

I've had a call to say the car now won't start and they are taking it to a garage. Where do I stand with this now?
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  • maninthestreet
    maninthestreet Posts: 16,127 Forumite
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    There is no such thing as a 'private dealer' - I think you mean this is a private sale. I would wait to see what the outcome id of the inspection by the garage.
    "You were only supposed to blow the bl**dy doors off!!"
  • OddballJamie
    OddballJamie Posts: 2,660 Forumite
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    Was it a home trader?
  • Tilt
    Tilt Posts: 3,599 Forumite
    When you say 'private dealer', what exactly do you meant? Is it someone trading from home as a business?

    In any event, I would ask for my deposit back.
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    My advice should be used as guidance only. You should always obtain face to face professional advice before taking any action.
  • Okydoky25
    Okydoky25 Posts: 1,139 Forumite
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    Someone trading from a home. They had several cars and was able to take me for a test with dealer plates and get it taxed etc?
  • Tilt
    Tilt Posts: 3,599 Forumite
    Okydoky25 wrote: »
    Someone trading from a home. They had several cars and was able to take me for a test with dealer plates and get it taxed etc?

    It's covered under the SOGA then. You are entitled to demand a refund of your deposit if you so choose.
    PLEASE NOTE
    My advice should be used as guidance only. You should always obtain face to face professional advice before taking any action.
  • marlot
    marlot Posts: 5,011 Forumite
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    Tilt wrote: »
    It's covered under the SOGA then. You are entitled to demand a refund of your deposit if you so choose.
    Please show me where that is in the SOGA. It would be very helpful!
  • Tilt
    Tilt Posts: 3,599 Forumite
    marlot wrote: »
    Please show me where that is in the SOGA. It would be very helpful!

    Where what is? The fact that the OP is dealing with a person selling cars from home?
    PLEASE NOTE
    My advice should be used as guidance only. You should always obtain face to face professional advice before taking any action.
  • OddballJamie
    OddballJamie Posts: 2,660 Forumite
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    I may be wrong but I was under the assumption SOGA kicks in when you have received the item (car). If it breaks down when you are in receipt, then there's a problem and you can claim a refund.

    As it's broken down before you have the car, why not just let the seller fix it? It could be something simple or maybe it's the alternator so you end up with a new one in your car. Without more info you could be better or worse off.

    I purchased a car from a dealer on Saturday, paid the deposit a week ago and pointed out the air con didn't work at the time. Went to collect it Saturday, dealer said the aircon was a cracked pipe, fixed it and re-gassed it working fine. Then he said the aircon guy noticed a slight leak on the radiator, so the dealer decided to have a brand new radiator fitted to the car so I wouldn't have any problems after purchase.
  • poppasmurf_bewdley
    poppasmurf_bewdley Posts: 5,946 Forumite
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    I once bought a Volvo 740, which when I wanted to test drive it wouldn't start. The dealer brought it round to my house the next day, and I bought it. It was one of the most reliable cars I have ever owned, and I ran it for about five years.

    Not starting is usually a VERY easy fix, and is no reason to turn down a car. It could even be down to no petrol in the tank!

    Are you sure you're just not having second thoughts?
    "There are not enough superlatives in the English language to describe a 'Princess Coronation' locomotive in full cry. We shall never see their like again". O S Nock
  • arcon5
    arcon5 Posts: 14,099 Forumite
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    How much was the deposit?
    How much was the car?
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