Sale of Goods Act 1979 is enough to choose dealership over private seller?

motorguy

AdrianC wrote: »

SoGA doesn't even promise a brand spankin' new car will be perfect for six months. It _certainly_ doesn't do anything of that kind for a decade-old car for a grand...

If that's your budget, buy privately - you will get a MUCH better car for the same money, or the same car MUCH cheaper. Just think about how a dealer can make money on selling a car for a grand, whilst taking his overheads and legal outgoings and responsibilities into account...

Hes just after saying theres little or no difference in price between dealer & private?

Dont forget these days most private buyers think their car is worth what dealers are charging and price accordingly.

motorguy

Quentin wrote: »

Depends how old the car and how much you are paying.


The warranty isn't free, as you would expect to pay less to a private seller than a dealer would charge for the same car.

And the SoGA isnt a warranty.

Under the SOGA the dealer "warrants" the condition of the car. That is to say, it is as described and free from defects.

Thats different from a warranty whereby the dealer "guarantees" that if a defect develops he will cover the cost of the repair.