its that true? or i must buy a warranty apart??(in the UK)
sorry for my spelling
2007-10-21 08:22:27 · 8 answers · asked by :) 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Buying & Selling
no its not true,no car lot has to legally give you a warranty on any used car,and usually they wont,most of them are sold as is,these days,if i was you,and i was going to buy a used car id have it checked out really good before i bought it,it might just save you from waisting a lot of money,some dealers will offer you a warranty,but most of them charge for it,if they offer it for free take it,i wouldn't pay a lot for any warranty though,most of them aren't worth the paper they are written on these days,it may be a little different in the UK,but here in the states the warranty's don't always help the buyers,good luck with it.
2007-10-21 08:30:43 · answer #1 · answered by dodge man 7 · 4⤊ 1⤋
Legally, if anything goes wrong within the first couple of months that you would REASONABLY not expect to go, then the seller should fix it. If it is an older car and down to wear and tear then it would not be covered. But by law they do have to provide a period of warranty. Sorry I don't know how long it is. You can buy an additional warranty but read the exclusions well, some aren't worth the paper they are written on.
2007-10-21 15:27:24 · answer #2 · answered by Jojotraveller 4 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Trade sale - the vehicle MUST "be fit for the purpose for which it is designed and sold". That is U.K. law. No minimum or maximum time is given, just 'reasonable'. Any warranty is offered at the sellers discretion and is NOT a legal requirement.
Private sale - "Buyer beware" (or "caveat emptor"). In other words, if anything goes wrong, you're on your own...
2007-10-21 17:10:21 · answer #3 · answered by Nightworks 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No its not true, a warranty is part of quality and service assurance provided by car retail traders.Most of them come with a topped-up price.
However, according to trading standards the item or a service should be provided in acceptable standards.
2007-10-21 17:00:41 · answer #4 · answered by light h 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The vehicle should be roadworthy, conform to any description given by the dealer and overall be in a condition commensurate with it's age, mileage and price. Any warranty given is in addition to these basic legal rights.
2007-10-21 15:41:37 · answer #5 · answered by fred35 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hi
Unless the garage gets you to sign a disclaimer then you have 90 days grace.
A lot of cheap used car sellers will ask you to sign a "sale of unroadworthy vehicle" form which entitles you to nothing once your signature is on the form.
But yes, otherwise you have a 90 day grace period.
Very best regards
Geordie
2007-10-21 19:08:17 · answer #6 · answered by Grizz 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
dodge man doesn't know UK law and neither do I. Let the buyer beware is the guide for all used car transactions. You might want to ask a solicitor.
2007-10-21 15:44:06 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
No, but it depends on the contract, most dealer will sell the car AS IS, so you are in your own.
2007-10-21 20:50:14 · answer #8 · answered by wazup1971 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋