Second hand car break down

jeffers65

Bought a car March 2025. Two months after purchase had a nasty break down. Brakes siezed on motorway . Short version is that trader ignoring my calls and warranty won't pay . Surely trader has a responsibility in this.  Was a 600 pounds repair . Any advice 

DE_612183

how long was the warranty given by the trader?

what did the trader say when you took the car back to them to be repaired?

why did you pay £600 without letting the dealer try and fix?

sheslookinhot

What condition were the pads/discs/callipers at time of seizure / replacement /

Did the mechanic who repaired them have any comments about the job.

As a "wear" item, they would most  likely be excluded from any warranty.

Have you visited the Trader to discuss ? Calls are easy to make and easy to ignore.

paul_c123

Make/model of car, price, age, mileage?

Ectophile

The warramty company will declare anything to do with the brakes to be "wear and tear".

But consumer rights are and warranties are completely separate things.  Garages hand out aftermarket warranties to distract you from your consumer rights.

Mildly_Miffed

How did the brakes "seize"? For a £600 repair, I'm guessing it was a sticky caliper that wouldn't let a pad release?

What age/price of vehicle are we talking about?