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When a trader uses the language "sold as seen", is this legal? If so what rights do I have if something does go wrong?
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The towbar of my car caught the number plate of a car parked behind and pulled it off. There was no evidence of other damage and I left a note on the car's windscreen with my mobile number. The owner has...
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My 21 year old daughter bought a 2008 BMW 1 Series one month ago from a private seller. The car has 51,000 miles on the clock and cost her £5450. She paid for a background check and everything seemed fine,...
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Can a registered keeper be taken to court for refusing to disclose the driver details? I've received a Parking Charge Notice from a private company saying the car has breached the terms and conditions...
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