just brought a 2nd hand bike from a dealer in uk the bike was sold as seen so it dont get a guarantee is this not against the law
2007-09-25 03:52:05 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Motorcycles
nope
2007-09-25 03:55:36 · answer #1 · answered by lumpy 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It is against the law to sell something
*sold as seen*
a dealer doesn't have to give a guarantee or a warranty but i would have walked away if they said there will be no warranty/guarantee on the vehicle...
hopefully nothing will go wrong with your motorcycle
HAPY NEW BIKE!!
2007-09-25 11:29:42 · answer #2 · answered by wendy c 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If it's a legit dealer and not a private trade, the dealer can't wriggle out of all his statutory obligations by just claiming sold as seen. If the bike was sold as a runner for example, you've got every right to expect it to be so for a reasonable time at least. Try your local trading standards dept.- they're overworked but usually helpful and many dodgy dealers often change their tune when threatened with a visit.
2007-09-25 11:17:13 · answer #3 · answered by Ellis 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If you buy from a dealer, it must be "fit for the purpose for which it is designed and sold". That is statutory law in the U.K. Dealers CANNOT sell cars or motorcycles 'as seen' - that is a criminal offence.
If it is bought privately, you don't have a leg to stand on.
2007-09-25 11:34:40 · answer #4 · answered by Nightworks 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it is against the UK law.
You are correct to ask and wonder.
However, law states 3 months minimum.
It's hard to use against private sales, but they still apply !
Dealers have no choice, and it's easy in a court of law to win.
Good Luck!
2007-09-25 17:25:59 · answer #5 · answered by Nutty 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No they are not obliged to offer a warranty or guarnatee. Warranty Direct are launching a motorbike warranty so check them out if they haven't already it'll be live soon.
2007-09-26 13:37:28 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No it's not against the law. You bought it on the understanding that it was sold as seen. Caveat emptor - buyer beware. Your choice mate.
2007-09-25 10:55:59 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋