Friend buys car, can she pull out?

Silver-Surfer_2

shaun_from_Africa wrote: »

Why would I have to assume anything.

And follow that you collect it in person?

Then is it still a distance sale?

You'd have chance to inspect it wouldn't you?

shaun_from_Africa

Silver-Surfer wrote: »

And follow that you collect it in person?

Then is it still a distance sale?

You'd have chance to inspect it wouldn't you?

It doesn't matter if you collect it in person.
It doesn't matter if you can inspect it.

All that matters is that the contract was concluded at a distance with no meeting of the consumer and retailer before the contract was concluded.
For a contract to be concluded, it must have reached a point where a consumer is expected to pay (or has paid) and a retailer is expected to supply (or has already supplied) the goods.

maddogb

Shaun is absolutely correct, Consumer Regulations apply and the contract can be cancelled with no charge levied whatsover

bigjl

apeshape wrote: »

Very long and difficult to explain but the short answer is no unfortunately. Thing is, the car is an absolute BARGAIN for what it is and she's sure the dealer will have no problem finding another buyer....

I just wonder if she's cheeky asking for a refund or should at least offer to compensate the dealer as a gesture of good will for their troubles to soften the blow (not sure how much that 'soften' may cost though)...

The dealer doesn't have to find a buyer he has already found one.

The domestic situation of the purchaser is not relevant. You don't need a driveway to own a car.

If Inwas the dealer I would not want the car back, Inwould buy it back at trade price.

apeshape

Just to clarify. The car IS not in her position. Nor has it. It's currently sitting in the dealer forecourt with a "SOLD" sign on the window. Thanks ofr the help

SunReader

Buying a used car online without even bothering to look at it or get it properly inspected, then worse - for a 'bargain price' from a dealer was very likely to end up in tears. If it is very cheap there is a reason be sure.

Unless there is anything we don't know, her 'need' to cancel now sounds a lot more like buyer's remorse than any genuine parking/storage issue.

neilmcl

motorguy wrote: »

And she cant find anywhere else to live?

She has a car now

Seriously though, CCRs apply and going on what the OP has told us their friend should be entitled to cancel and get a refund.

neilmcl

Silver-Surfer wrote: »

So you've assumed that this is a distance sale and the vehicle is being delivered to the buyer?

Is it still one if they are collecting the car in person?

Yes, the payment has been made and the contract concluded.

neilmcl

SunReader wrote: »

Buying a used car online without even bothering to look at it or get it properly inspected, then worse - for a 'bargain price' from a dealer was very likely to end up in tears. If it is very cheap there is a reason be sure.

Unless there is anything we don't know, her 'need' to cancel now sounds a lot more like buyer's remorse than any genuine parking/storage issue.

So what, the reasons for her cancelling are irrelevant.

loskie

Cars from dealers are NEVER A BARGAIN. You would be an idiot to believe that.