Returning a car (trader to trader)?

[AudiSport]

Hi guys,

Put simply, my Dad has bought a car from a garage and at the time of purchas had a mate with him who is in the trade and managed to get some money off for a 'trade sale'.

The car has terned out to have a few issues. The garage has agreed to put these things right, however some of them are substantial (health and safety) - what are my Dads rights should he want to give the car back seeing as it was a 'trade' purchase?

[miniman]

Two thirds of fk all.

[MarsellusWallace]

If you've bought the car cheap as a trade sale then morally fixing the problems is down to you.

The discount you got reflects the risk of no warranty

[Devil2575]

You need to contact consumer direct to find out where you stand legally. If the car has issues that make it unsafe then I suspect that despite it being sold as a trade sale you still have some comeback. Regardless of the terms of sale the trader needs to ensure it is fit for purpose and it needs to be safe.

Get legal advice.

[Dr G]

So you bought it trade but want it retail prepared?

[wolf1]

As echoed by those above, He wanted to pay the trade price then he should suck it up just like those in the trade do when they buy vehicles.

[wildoliver]

As above unless the car has been misrepresented then you can't do a thing.

Also I can't believe anyone having the cheek to ask for a trade discount then go back as a private punter moaning.

[RobCrezz]

Im surprised they are even repairing it as bought as a trade sale.

[mercfunder]

Surely the fact that it was a trade sale indicated that the car may need some work to bring up to retail standard.

Talk about having your cake and eating it, your dad wanted the discount, but expects the other dealer to pay for the repairs, that ain't the way it works.

[bazking69]

RobCrezz said:

Im surprised they are even repairing it as bought as a trade sale.

Indeed. If it was a trade sale, which they would have put in any invoice if they had half a braincell, they are already being more than reasonable in offering to put right any issues...

[bazking69]

I'd also suggest to your dad that he takes someone with him who knows their stuff next time, rather than just being able to say they work in the trade...

[markcjd]

AudiSport said:

Hi guys,

Put simply, my Dad has bought a car from a garage and at the time of purchas had a mate with him who is in the trade and managed to get some money off for a 'trade sale'.

The car has terned out to have a few issues. The garage has agreed to put these things right, however some of them are substantial (health and safety) - what are my Dads rights should he want to give the car back seeing as it was a 'trade' purchase?

This is why we don't sell "Trade" cars. Think yourself lucky the garage is doing anything, I'd have you out on your ear.