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Secondhand cars

Dealing with problems with used cars

Buying a secondhand vehicle is an experience that is full of many potential dangers and pitfalls. Many people do not know where to turn and what rights they have if something goes wrong with a recently purchased secondhand vehicle, potentially leaving them £1000s out of pocket.

But your rights when buying a used car are the same as when you buy any other goods. These rights vary depending on where you bought the vehicle from but the basic principle applies - if the car isn't up to the standard you expected, then you have the right to compensation be it via a refund, repair or replacement.

If you do find a problem with a vehicle soon after you purchased it, it is vital to act as quickly as possible. In many cases your claim will depend on the condition of the vehicle at the time of sale. Because the condition of a secondhand vehicle varies greatly, it will be difficult to prove that there is a genuine complaint if the vehicle has seen a lot of use.

Read on to find out how to deal with a problematic secondhand vehicle purchased from a dealer.

Your rights when buying a used car

What action to take if there is a problem with your car

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