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If you buy a pre reg carand find it has been repaired, what are your rights?

January 23rd, 2011 Leave a comment Go to comments

I bought a pre reg car from a main dealer. After 10 days or so noticed a little bit of rust. Inspected the pannel and thought it had been resprayed (also found an untidy lip on the wheel arch). Took it to a body shop who confirmed it had been resprayed and was not a particularly good job. Can anyone advise me of my rights in this matter?

take the car back with the paperwork and REJECT it… they are in breach of contract. fight them until you get satisfaction

  1. gnyla
    January 23rd, 2011 at 19:39 | #1

    Caveat Emptor
    (in english, you have no rights at all)

    As an afterthought though, you could consider asking the dealer if he’s aware of yahoo answers and whether he’d like you to include his phone/fax/e-mail details on this board along with his name?
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  2. tony.harwood
    January 23rd, 2011 at 19:54 | #2

    Surely it could not be sold as brand new then!?
    This is a job for trade descriptions.
    Call Citizens Advice first.
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  3. nert61
    January 23rd, 2011 at 20:21 | #3

    Yep, Caveat Emptor – buyer beware.

    You should always take a professional mechanic with you buying second hand cars. If it falls apart instantly, you’re covered by the Sales of Goods Act – good not fit for purpose it was sold for, but I doubt you’d have much luck getting a successful prosecution to get your money back.
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  4. paulrb8
    January 23rd, 2011 at 21:09 | #4

    take the car back with the paperwork and REJECT it… they are in breach of contract. fight them until you get satisfaction
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  5. Graham I
    January 23rd, 2011 at 21:27 | #5

    A pre reg car is sold on the basis that it is "as new" or in showroom condition. It should certainly not have rust, and in any case this would be covered by the corrosion warranty of the car. Take it back to the dealer and demand that they get it more professionally repaired. If they are uncooperative you can invoke the corrosion warranty.
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  6. 2LITTLEBADONES
    January 23rd, 2011 at 22:15 | #6

    its called "let the buyer beware" you should have had the car looked at before you bought it.you are pretty well stuck with it at this point .you can do the same thing and sell it , if your not happy with the car.
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  7. Indigo
    January 23rd, 2011 at 22:21 | #7

    take it back
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  8. r32
    January 23rd, 2011 at 22:28 | #8

    YOU have no rights you bought the car and once you bought it tought you should check these things before you buy them ive had the same problem with cars dw thats life
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