Minimum motor trader guarantee?

What is the minimum guarantee a motor trader has to give to a customer who buys a car from them?

Asked on 7 February 2014 by Patsy99

Answered by Honest John
He is responsible for any serious fault that could have been present or starting to develop on the date of sale for six months from the date of sale. To counter this, he has to prove that it wasn't, which is usually impossible.
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