Can a dealer increase the advertised price of a used car?
We went to see a car at a garage priced at £7900. I arranged a test drive, only to find the dealer has increased the sale price to £8500. I have a photo of the car with the original price from six days ago when I declared an interest. Is this legal practice
Asked on 12 January 2019 by Jacquie Thompson
Answered by
Honest John
Yes. An advertised price is merely an "invitation to treat". Negotiations over price are not over until a deal is struck.
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