Dealing with a short term car rejection return of vehicle

Pythagorous

Hi all,

I purchased a 2nd hand car from a dealer 2 weeks ago which has a significant fault. I am therefore intending to reject the car under the consumer rights act, 2015.

I'm wondering, what the best course of action is with regard to the return of the vehicle to the dealer.

The dealer was quite aggressive and rude with regard to the issue when I spoke with him, so I would like to minimise hassle and stress and dealing with him around the return of the vehicle. There is also the complication that the vehicle was purchased quite some distance away and returning it will be quite a hassle and inconvenience.

I'm in the process of sending a legal letter stating that I am rejecting the vehicle and that I expect return of my money within the 14 day period (as required by law). I was going to simply state in the letter that the vehicle is on my drive and that he can make suitable arrangements to come and collect it. What do you guys think? How does this generally work? Thanks!

ess0two

Is it driveable?? If so return it yourself,doubtful they'll collect it.

Pythagorous

ess0two wrote: »

Is it driveable?? If so return it yourself,doubtful they'll collect it.

Thanks. Yes it's driveable. Problem is, the seller is likely to not accept the rejection and it'll likely end up in court. In this case, would people generally still just drop it off?

motorguy

Pythagorous wrote: »

Thanks. Yes it's driveable. Problem is, the seller is likely to not accept the rejection and it'll likely end up in court. In this case, would people generally still just drop it off?

You cant reject it though and keep using it?

peter12345678910

He has to accept the rejection first if you can drop it off. I mean you can't just park it next to his garage? The drop off happens after the court case.

Pythagorous

motorguy wrote: »

You cant reject it though and keep using it?

No, you must stop using it as soon as you formally decide to reject it, under the CRA

Pythagorous

peter12345678910 wrote: »

He has to accept the rejection first if you can drop it off. I mean you can't just park it next to his garage? The drop off happens after the court case.

So generally if someone rejects a car, but the seller doesn't accept the rejection, the person would keep hold of the car until the court case is settled?

motorguy

Pythagorous wrote: »

So generally if someone rejects a car, but the seller doesn't accept the rejection, the person would keep hold of the car until the court case is settled?

But put it beyond use. ie, you cant continue driving it.

motorguy

Pythagorous wrote: »

Hi all,

I purchased a 2nd hand car from a dealer 2 weeks ago which has a significant fault. I am therefore intending to reject the car under the consumer rights act, 2015.

I'm wondering, what the best course of action is with regard to the return of the vehicle to the dealer.

The dealer was quite aggressive and rude with regard to the issue when I spoke with him, so I would like to minimise hassle and stress and dealing with him around the return of the vehicle. There is also the complication that the vehicle was purchased quite some distance away and returning it will be quite a hassle and inconvenience.

I'm in the process of sending a legal letter stating that I am rejecting the vehicle and that I expect return of my money within the 14 day period (as required by law). I was going to simply state in the letter that the vehicle is on my drive and that he can make suitable arrangements to come and collect it. What do you guys think? How does this generally work? Thanks!

Is the 14 day thing not relating to distance selling?

Surely you've 30 days?

Also, whats the fault?

Pythagorous

motorguy wrote: »

But put it beyond use. ie, you cant continue driving it.

yes that is correct, you cannot continue using it.

Pythagorous

motorguy wrote: »

Is the 14 day thing not relating to distance selling?

Surely you've 30 days?

Also, whats the fault?

yes 30 days. He has 14 days to return the money under the CRA.