Buying from a trader where do you stand?

[austin350z]

Hi Guys

 

Although ive now left the nissan fold to go to the 'Dubside' i still lurk on here and consider it to be one of the best if not the best forum bunch of guys and gals so i thought i'd try you with my lastest nightmare and hope for some knowledgeable response

 

I'm in the unfortunate situation where ive bought a 04 plate Audi A4 from a trader working from home, he has a proper website and advertises as a trader nothing suspicious there.

 

Anyway this car ive had for 4 days and the multitronic gearbox is shot at a potential repair cost £1400. Now where do i stand, ive informed him when i happened and had the car recovered to a garage of his choice.

 

I'm still waiting to hear since the weekend on its progress.

 

I'f he won't pay whats my legal/rights to get my money back

 

Please help

 

Austin

[Anubis]

I think all traders have to provide a minimum of 3 months warranty, regardless.

 

http://www.smta.co.uk/public/codeofpractice.asp

 

You're not the first: http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/ ... tm?t=49548

 

Goodluck!

[nixy]

As a trader he has to provide a road worthy and fit for purpose car - bought as seen does not apply ever! He will have to sort it out, especially given its only FOUR days!

[martinmac]

He has sold a car which is not fit for purpose and as such you are well within your rights to get your money back or have it repaired.

[austin350z]

now resolved thanks for the advice