Used car; consumer rights act?

[Cerberaherts]

andymc said:

but the car hasn't covered a 1000 miles, its probably on 80,000 miles

Really? Do you really need an explanation of the "1000 miles" comment?

[TVR1]

esxste said:

https://www.theaa.com/car-buying/legal-rights

This might be worth reading through.

"If a fault comes to light after 30 days but before 6 months have passed then you are entitled to a repair, replacement or refund. It is assumed in law that the fault was present at the time of purchase unless the seller can prove otherwise. During this period, unless you have agreed otherwise, the seller (dealer) has only one opportunity to repair (or replace) the faulty vehicle after which, if they fail to repair it, you are entitled to a refund.

In the event of a refund following a failed attempt at repair during the first six months the seller is permitted to make a 'reasonable' adjustment to the amount refunded to take account of the use that you have had of the vehicle since you bought it."

Not a good idea to insert youe own idea of meaning. (Is it)

[C70R]

akirk said:

Very little unless you can show that it was failing or had an issue at the time of purchase...

That's really bad advice, and not what the CRA2015 says in the slightest. In fact, it's the complete opposite.

[esxste]

TVR1 said:

Not a good idea to insert youe own idea of meaning. (Is it)

Fully agree.

Which is why I quoted the relevant section from the page I linked to, and provided no additional commentary on it.

Here's a link for you to read to help you comprehend my previous post: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quotation_mark


OP... Good luck, let us know what happens

[MGB3405]

Thanks for all your comments; forwarned is forarmed we were polite yet firm with the dealer let them know that we thought that it was unacceptable that the car was un-drvable after such a short time / miles and the car was repaired and the cost covered (by the warrenty).

[anonymous-user]

MGB3405 said:

Thanks for all your comments; forwarned is forarmed we were polite yet firm with the dealer let them know that we thought that it was unacceptable that the car was un-drvable after such a short time / miles and the car was repaired and the cost covered (by the warrenty).

That's good, but it shouldn't have been covered by the warranty. I expect it's a third party warranty company?