Been taken for a ride by car dealer
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unfortunately this kind of bulls
t is just too easy.mcpoot said:
I can understand why you just wanted to get rid and draw a line under it as soon as possible but it's a shame having paid the deposit by credit card you didn't follow jurassic pork's advice. Even if you pay as little as £1 the credit card company becomes jointly liable and you can claim for the full amount. Far more chance of success with a cc as well since they are not personally involved and will simply get it back from the car dealer anyway.
CC company don't always go after the merchant. I claimed from my CC company for rectifying some poor work a "specialist" had done on my car but AFAIK they didn't pursue them. Good that I was reimbursed, but a shame that the garage didn't really have any consequences for their poor work.OP might still be able to claim for some of the losses he's incurred as a result of the dodgy dealer?
Hi OP focusing on the cat N, the magic words here are “loss of bargain”
You have a cast iron case against the dealer assuming he does not change his name, trading name and has assets.
You work out from Autotrader the difference you are out of pocket of cat N v non cat N. Print off the adverts. Then write to the dealer saying you want x pounds for “loss of bargain”
If he does not pay submit a money claim via MOCL.
You have a cast iron case against the dealer assuming he does not change his name, trading name and has assets.
You work out from Autotrader the difference you are out of pocket of cat N v non cat N. Print off the adverts. Then write to the dealer saying you want x pounds for “loss of bargain”
If he does not pay submit a money claim via MOCL.
hadaporsche said:
Hi
You work out from Autotrader the difference you are out of pocket of cat N v non cat N. Print off the adverts. Then write to the dealer saying you want x pounds for “loss of bargain”
If he does not pay submit a money claim via MOCL.
why not read the basics before commenting, the dealer has gone closed down (no doubt will be back again soon with a different name).You work out from Autotrader the difference you are out of pocket of cat N v non cat N. Print off the adverts. Then write to the dealer saying you want x pounds for “loss of bargain”
If he does not pay submit a money claim via MOCL.
rallycross said:
why not read the basics before commenting, the dealer has gone closed down (no doubt will be back again soon with a different name).
hey perfect poster, why not read rule 4 of the new rules before posting "Do not be deliberately contrary, or argumentative for the sake of it."Anyone in the know as to whether Claire can still claim back some of her losses from the credit card company having sold the car? That’d be the best possible outcome wouldn’t it? Claire ring your card provider and outline the case to them and see what they say. Keep all your evidence you may need it.
Jimmy Recard said:
The car was running well it seems - I would’ve probably kept it. Most cheaper cars will have faults - a bit of smoke starting up doesn’t seem like a big deal!
A quick thread summary appears to be 1) bought a car for £2000
2) found out it smokes a bit when cold but mechanics think it will be fine
3) found out the car is Cat N
4) continues driving the car around with no problems
5) puts car up for sale , thinks car is worth more than £350 but not sure what it's worth
6) accepts £850 for what is probably a £1500 car
7) now £1150 lighter and car less
OP: I hope you have better luck on your next purchase, do your homework & if you have a relative or friend who knows about cars & is financially savvy take them with you!!
As you have found car dealers are rarely out to do you a favour and a significant number simply don't give a toss when selling "budget" cars. At the lower end of the market I have always had much better luck buying cars privately , quite often from friends/ friends of friends , work colleagues , local for sale groups but as a rule I find people who have owned a car for a few years & provide evidence of care/maintenance are generally the best to buy from.
Another tip, learn a few warning signs like for example, people who post cars for sale and can't even be bothered to write a legible advert, take good photos or even clean the car , people selling cars with only the "new owners" part of the V5, cars with no evidence of history, cars that have strangely low mileage yet look tatty, in fact don't be obsessed with mileage when buying at the lower end of the second hand market - CONDITION is more important as are any recently replaced components.
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