Where do i stand?

Question

I have recently bought a car from a second hand dealer(last week). I think there could be something major wrong with the engine. I wasnt made aware of any problems with the car, in terms of how it runs. Can i take the car back and get my money back? or can i get him to repair it or pay for the repairs? or am i just skrewed and stuck with it

Answer 1

we had same prob, ring trading standards, you may be intitled to the 28 day sale of goods act, if not they will be able to tell you what yr rights are, & how to go about sorting out the problem.
Good Luck!

Answer 2

did you have a warrenty with the car when you bought it. If not, then you are basically screwed and that's it. If you went for a test drive, and it ran OK then you accepted it as is, something going wrong later isn't their problem. They don't have to amke you aware of any problem, it's up to you to spot them, and usually worth getting it checked over BEFORE parting with money. Unfortunately there are a number of unscrupulous car dealers who will sell you somehting that just isn't as good as you think, however as long as it is roadworthy, and has an MOT cert,(which incidentally is only good for the day the test took place) as it shows that the car was in a condition to pass the test on that day, doesn't say that it wont break down the next day even.

Answer 3

Your last sentence is correct! But look over your contract and see if there is a 30 day policy.Or If not I shouldn't be saying this but just call whomever you bought it from right away and don't tell them that you think there maybe problems with it because they might tell you different.Just tell them you lost your job or your moving,some sort of story and if you could return the car minus $--.-- dollars that you had the car. That way you make out with most of your dinero.
Next time you buy a second hand dealer make sure it has a 30 day warranty or return.Hope my answer helps.Good luck!

Answer 4

Go to Trading Standards .If you bought from a dealer then the Sale of goods act applies.

Answer 5

Most decent traders wuill help you. This of course depends on what you bought, how you bought it and what you paid.

If you bought an old clearance car from down the bottom at trade money then your on your own.

If you paid retail for a newer car then you can expect help.

Answer 6

If its from a dealership then you are covered. take it straight back and say you think there is a problem and you want it fixed ASAP free of charge, and as you only had it a week tell them you want a courtesy car until you get your back. Be polite but DO NOT let them walk all over you.

Answer 7

The U.K. Sale and Supply of Goods Act 1994 states that -

"The goods or services supplied must be fit for the pupose or intended use".

If your car isn't, then the seller must repair / refund / replace - that is the law. (This only applies to traders, not to private sellers.)

Answer 8

if you brought your car from a car dealer they have no choice but to put it right ,my neice recently brought an alfa romeo from reg vardy once they got it home they realised the gearbox was on its way out ,reg has put it right and give her a courtesy car whilst doing so

Answer 9

Check the receipt - if you have a warranty then maybe he will repair it. If you dont then you brought it sold as seen and have no chance xxxxxxxxxx

Answer 10

if u had bought the car frm a dealer then u shud have a warranty .. it shud be mentioned on ur receipt.. all cars frm delears USUALLY have warranties...