Used car deposit paid - dealer revoked sale

Hydreliox

Right, obviously I'm missing something by not being clear.

During the test drive I was told that it would be serviced and any faults found rectified.

During the negotiation with sales manager I was again assured that any faults and defects we agreed during inspection would be rectified, as well as any issues discovered during servicing.

The dealer has found an issue which they deem to not be financially viable for them to repair. They now do not want to provide me the vehicle.

Irrespective of whether the car is or is not a lemon or a shed, what are my consumer rights or legal stand points considering I have paid a deposit and the dealer has entered into this agreement.

waamo

If there has been an obvious error (and significant cost to repair this shed may well constitute an obvious error) then the contract is void.

To know for certain you would need to take them to court to decide. Dependent on a number of factors that could work out rather expensive for you.

Your call.

Hydreliox

The vehicle requires a replacement of the inlet actuators and/or flaps. Parts can be sourced for less than £100. Add in some labour...

As far as they are concerned it is a £2000 fix as they will replace all manifolds. That is where they lack the understanding of a fault with this specific engine (in my opinion).

Hydreliox

Do you know where I could find information as to what an 'obvious error' may or may not constitute?

waamo

If it may possibly break then they can't skimp. You may end up rejecting the vehicle if it breaks.

That would leave them significantly out of pocket and they aren't prepared to risk it.

They are entirely correct in taking this approach.

waamo

Hydreliox wrote: »

Do you know where I could find information as to what an 'obvious error' may or may not constitute?

It would be up to an individual judge to decide in a court.

Aylesbury_Duck

Take them to court if you really want the car. Otherwise you'll get your deposit back and can look elsewhere. That's it.

LilElvis

How much is the car and how old is it? VWs generally last for years with no issues.

waamo

The fact you seem so determined to get your hands on it would seem to suggest it's at a price that's too good to be true.

Have they made a pricing error?

User_101122

Sounds to me you've been given a bit of discount on the motor and somebody else has come in and made them a better offer.

Get your deposit back, forget about it and move on.