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Thought I would post up a couple of links that were suggested to me over the previous months due to my son having constant issues after purchasing a car of approx £8grand, (2nd hand) from local garage dealer.
Your rights and protection under the Sales of Goods Act (SOGA).
http://www.which.co.uk/consumer-righ...-are-my-rights
If your second hand car develops a problem, you might think you’re on your own, but regardless of whether the banger you bought was from a car dealer or a friend of a friend, you do have certain rights.
If you'd rather speak to an adviser, call the Which? Consumer Rights Advice Line on 01992 822 829 to join today.
Returning a second hand car
If there's a problem with a second hand car soon after you've bought it, for example, the car develops a problem you wouldn't expect for the car's age and mileage, or it turns out not to be what you’d been led to expect, you may have the right to reject and return the car and get your money back.
But you only have a reasonable time to reject a second hand car. While there's no clear definition of what a reasonable time is – it probably needs to be within three to four weeks – less if it's an obvious problem.
And if you reject a second hand car you must stop using it.
Second hand car from a dealer
When you buy a second hand car from a dealer, you have the right, under the Sale of Goods Act, to expect the car to:
If the second hand car does not meet these requirements, you have a right to claim against the dealer for breach of contract.
If something you buy is not 'as described', or if the seller is guilty of misrepresentation, you are entitled to:
But, if you buy a second hand car that was not described as being in excellent condition or good working order, and it breaks soon after you buy it, you don't have any right to reject it, or to claim compensation.
Returning a second hand car
Second hand car from a dealer
Second hand car bought on credit card
Second hand car bought privately
Second hand car bought at auction
Second hand car warranties
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Next Steps
See all Problems
Would you like to speak
to an adviser?
Call the Which? Consumer Rights Advice Line on 01992 822 829 to join today
If your second hand car develops a problem, you might think you’re on your own, but regardless of whether the banger you bought was from a car dealer or a friend of a friend, you do have certain rights.
If you'd rather speak to an adviser, call the Which? Consumer Rights Advice Line on 01992 822 829 to join today.
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Returning a second hand car
If there's a problem with a second hand car soon after you've bought it, for example, the car develops a problem you wouldn't expect for the car's age and mileage, or it turns out not to be what you’d been led to expect, you may have the right to reject and return the car and get your money back.
But you only have a reasonable time to reject a second hand car. While there's no clear definition of what a reasonable time is – it probably needs to be within three to four weeks – less if it's an obvious problem.
And if you reject a second hand car you must stop using it.
Second hand car from a dealer
When you buy a second hand car from a dealer, you have the right, under the Sale of Goods Act, to expect the car to:
If the second hand car does not meet these requirements, you have a right to claim against the dealer for breach of contract.
If something you buy is not 'as described', or if the seller is guilty of misrepresentation, you are entitled to:
But, if you buy a second hand car that was not described as being in excellent condition or good working order, and it breaks soon after you buy it, you don't have any right to reject it, or to claim compensation.
Summary
Second hand car bought on credit card
If you bought the car on credit, you can also claim against the credit company under Section 75 of the Consumer Credit Act.
Those with debit cards may be able to claim on the chargeback scheme. If you have purchased the car on hire purchase you can reject the car through the finance company as long as it meets the criteria above.
Second hand car bought privately
You have fewer rights when you buy from a private seller and key parts of the Sale of Goods Act don't apply – there is no legal requirement for a car to be of satisfactory quality or fit for purpose.
But, legally, the seller must:
Second hand car bought at auction
When you buy a used car at auction you have very limited legal rights.
Though the Sale of Goods Act generally applies to cars sold at auction, auction houses are allowed to exclude its main conditions (such as being of satisfactory quality, as described and fit for the purpose) if they put a notice on display in the catalogue or on the wall.
Make sure you check the auction house conditions before you bid. When you buy at auction, your rights are against the seller, not the auction house.
Second hand car warranties
If you bought a warranty, or your second hand car came with a guarantee, you may be able to claim on that to get any problems fixed. This doesn't affect your legal rights, and you could still either reject the car, or claim against the dealer.
Your rights and protection under the Sales of Goods Act (SOGA).
http://www.which.co.uk/consumer-righ...-are-my-rights
If your second hand car develops a problem, you might think you’re on your own, but regardless of whether the banger you bought was from a car dealer or a friend of a friend, you do have certain rights.
If you'd rather speak to an adviser, call the Which? Consumer Rights Advice Line on 01992 822 829 to join today.
Returning a second hand car
If there's a problem with a second hand car soon after you've bought it, for example, the car develops a problem you wouldn't expect for the car's age and mileage, or it turns out not to be what you’d been led to expect, you may have the right to reject and return the car and get your money back.
But you only have a reasonable time to reject a second hand car. While there's no clear definition of what a reasonable time is – it probably needs to be within three to four weeks – less if it's an obvious problem.
And if you reject a second hand car you must stop using it.
Second hand car from a dealer
When you buy a second hand car from a dealer, you have the right, under the Sale of Goods Act, to expect the car to:
- be of satisfactory quality (taking into account its age and mileage)
- meet any description given to you when you were buying it ( whether in the advert or in discussions prior to sale)
- be fit for the purpose (for example, to get you from A to B safely).
If the second hand car does not meet these requirements, you have a right to claim against the dealer for breach of contract.
If something you buy is not 'as described', or if the seller is guilty of misrepresentation, you are entitled to:
- give the second hand car back and get your money back, or
- if you want to keep the car, ask for compensation (usually the cost of any repairs it needs)
But, if you buy a second hand car that was not described as being in excellent condition or good working order, and it breaks soon after you buy it, you don't have any right to reject it, or to claim compensation.
Returning a second hand car
Second hand car from a dealer
Second hand car bought on credit card
Second hand car bought privately
Second hand car bought at auction
Second hand car warranties
print ⟱ email ✉
Next Steps
See all Problems
Would you like to speak
to an adviser?
Call the Which? Consumer Rights Advice Line on 01992 822 829 to join today
If your second hand car develops a problem, you might think you’re on your own, but regardless of whether the banger you bought was from a car dealer or a friend of a friend, you do have certain rights.
If you'd rather speak to an adviser, call the Which? Consumer Rights Advice Line on 01992 822 829 to join today.
Was this useful? Spread the word
Facebook ☺ Twitter ☻ Google+ ¶ Reddit ☹
The answer is true. Read on to find out more.
Returning a second hand car
If there's a problem with a second hand car soon after you've bought it, for example, the car develops a problem you wouldn't expect for the car's age and mileage, or it turns out not to be what you’d been led to expect, you may have the right to reject and return the car and get your money back.
But you only have a reasonable time to reject a second hand car. While there's no clear definition of what a reasonable time is – it probably needs to be within three to four weeks – less if it's an obvious problem.
And if you reject a second hand car you must stop using it.
Second hand car from a dealer
When you buy a second hand car from a dealer, you have the right, under the Sale of Goods Act, to expect the car to:
- be of satisfactory quality (taking into account its age and mileage)
- meet any description given to you when you were buying it ( whether in the advert or in discussions prior to sale)
- be fit for the purpose (for example, to get you from A to B safely).
If the second hand car does not meet these requirements, you have a right to claim against the dealer for breach of contract.
If something you buy is not 'as described', or if the seller is guilty of misrepresentation, you are entitled to:
- give the second hand car back and get your money back, or
- if you want to keep the car, ask for compensation (usually the cost of any repairs it needs)
But, if you buy a second hand car that was not described as being in excellent condition or good working order, and it breaks soon after you buy it, you don't have any right to reject it, or to claim compensation.
Summary
- When you buy a second hand car from a dealer, you still have statutory rights under the Sale of Goods Act
- If you bought your car on credit card, you may be able to claim under Section 75 if things go wrong.
- If you claim on your warranty, your legal rights to reject the car still remain.
Second hand car bought on credit card
If you bought the car on credit, you can also claim against the credit company under Section 75 of the Consumer Credit Act.
Those with debit cards may be able to claim on the chargeback scheme. If you have purchased the car on hire purchase you can reject the car through the finance company as long as it meets the criteria above.
Second hand car bought privately
You have fewer rights when you buy from a private seller and key parts of the Sale of Goods Act don't apply – there is no legal requirement for a car to be of satisfactory quality or fit for purpose.
But, legally, the seller must:
- accurately describe the second hand car (for example, an advert must not say 'one owner', when the car has had several)
- not misrepresent the second hand car (tell you something about the car which isn't true – such as if it’s been in an accident, the owner must answer truthfully.
Second hand car bought at auction
When you buy a used car at auction you have very limited legal rights.
Though the Sale of Goods Act generally applies to cars sold at auction, auction houses are allowed to exclude its main conditions (such as being of satisfactory quality, as described and fit for the purpose) if they put a notice on display in the catalogue or on the wall.
Make sure you check the auction house conditions before you bid. When you buy at auction, your rights are against the seller, not the auction house.
Second hand car warranties
If you bought a warranty, or your second hand car came with a guarantee, you may be able to claim on that to get any problems fixed. This doesn't affect your legal rights, and you could still either reject the car, or claim against the dealer.
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