Section 75 labour costs

Mishomeister

As a part of a Section 75 claim, can I also claim for the labour costs of installing the new car part or only for the car part purchase cost itself?

Many thanks

eskbanker

Section 75 gives you the same rights against the creditor that you have against the merchant, so if your claim is based on a faulty part requiring replacement then this should be covered by section 23 of the Consumer Rights Act:

(2) If the consumer requires the trader to repair or replace the goods, the trader must—

(a) do so within a reasonable time and without significant inconvenience to the consumer, and

(b) bear any necessary costs incurred in doing so (including in particular the cost of any labour, materials or postage).

https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2015/15/section/23

MattMattMattUK

Mishomeister said:

As a part of a Section 75 claim, can I also claim for the labour costs of installing the new car part or only for the car part purchase cost itself?

Many thanks

Have the lender refunded the original installation cost? If effect they will refund the cost of one installation, not both.

Why are you taking the S75 route rather than getting the retailer to sort it? 

dumpster_fire2025

Mishomeister said:

As a part of a Section 75 claim, can I also claim for the labour costs of installing the new car part or only for the car part purchase cost itself?

Many thanks

You probably need to start by explaining what the car part was, who sold it and who fitted it.