Bought a car for £1000 and the gearbox has died - what are my rights?

I bought a a Fiat Stilo from a dealer about a month ago for a £1000. However, the gearbox has now packed up. Can you please tell me what my rights are ?

Asked on 30 October 2014 by betthepot

Answered by Honest John
You have some rights, but obviously these are diminished because the car is 12 years old and you paid less than 10% of its new price: www.honestjohn.co.uk/faq/consumer-rights/
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