Hi, I've bought a car from a dealer with 82k mileage,(recorded on MOT dated by 2/02/07), but after checking it on MOT web I found MOT dated by 7/06/06 with 145k,
Can I take a legal action against the dealer?
2007-03-19 03:33:55 · 8 answers · asked by andrey bush 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Buying & Selling
Clocking most definitely is illegal,I'd be very supprised if the dealer did not know the history of the car when they received it,If I were you I'd give Trading Standards a call they will take this up for you.
2007-03-19 03:45:41 · answer #1 · answered by ? 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
contact the previous owner to confirm mileage (address on v5). the only problem is if the dealer purchased the car from an auction with the mileage it is now at. have a word with your local trading standards, but speak with the dealer first as it could be a genuine mistake, and if he is any good he will discount or maybe refund. maybe worth an hpi check on their website. all the best
2007-03-19 10:40:30 · answer #2 · answered by elloboy33 3 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Contact your local Trading Standards office and speak them about it. Sounds like the car has been clocked and that is an offence.
2007-03-19 10:50:09 · answer #3 · answered by ragingmk 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
the case should be broking if is not then yes u can take legal actions to the dealer
2007-03-19 10:41:34 · answer #4 · answered by ayhankaygisiz 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, contact trading standards for advice.
2007-03-19 10:43:11 · answer #5 · answered by Mark J 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
no you cannot, this is not the dealers fault this is up to you to research the cars history before you bought the car, unless you can prove the dealer moved the odometer back
2007-03-19 10:37:49 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
yes. what they have done is illegal. Its called clocking. Also means you probably paid to much for it as well.
2007-03-19 10:39:35 · answer #7 · answered by Shadygoingson 3 · 4⤊ 1⤋
yes!
2007-03-19 10:36:33 · answer #8 · answered by Robert P 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋