Faint line on paint on AUC - Acceptable?

[sonnenschein3000]

The initial message was deleted from this topic on 05 August 2026 at 14:21

[MightyBadger]

Did you inspect/view the car before buying?

[sonnenschein3000]

MightyBadger said:

Did you inspect/view the car before buying?

I did but I didn't see this, I was looking for bigger stuff at the time like dents, scuffs, etc.

[andy43]

I’ll guess at it being a smart repair. You can take it back and I’ll guarantee they’ll make it worse.

[MightyBadger]

sonnenschein3000 said:

I did but I didn't see this, I was looking for bigger stuff at the time like dents, scuffs, etc.

Ah ok. Not sure what can be done after inspecting and buying. Good luck.

[andy43]

If it helps years ago I went with my twin girls aged about 5 to an VW dealer and viewed and bought a VW Stupid Beetle in a similar blue pearl for my wife. Due to multitasking with child care duties I didn’t spot the entire passenger door had been repainted a different shade of blue. That’s the last time I’ve viewed a car without fully concentrating.
Hated that car.

[Richard-390a0]

sonnenschein3000 said:

I suppose my question is, with regards to my wheel arch, this within the guidelines of what is an acceptable condition for an approved used car?

What does it say in reference to paintwork within the AUC T&C's? A secondhand vehicle that has has some sort of smart repair probably isn't that unusual.