car from used car dealer broke. who pays bill??

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Thu 15 May 2008 20:10
car from used car dealer broke. who pays bill?? - puggered
Hi, a couple of months ago, i brought a used car from a used car dealer, the car did come with waranty but this doesnt cover the cost of the repair.
I had the car for just over 3 weeks when it developed fault and its now been over 6 weeks now since first left the vehicle with them to repair it.
My question is i know the bill will come to more than what is covered by waranty which came with vehicle, how do i stand in regards to payment. do i have to pay ie like the difference or do the garage pay??

Edited by Pugugly on 15/05/2008 at 20:52

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Thu 15 May 2008 20:39
car from used car dealer broke. who pays bill?? - Honestjohn
Under the Sale and Supply of Goods to Consumers Regulations 2002 (as interpreted by case law) as long as you paid a reasonable retail price for the car and it was not excessively old, the trader who sold it to you is responsible for any repairs needed that could have been due to an inherent fault when the car was purchased, for six months from purchase. Obviously if you bought a £500 12 year old banger you could not reasonably invoke the regs. But for a 5 - 6 year old you can.

HJ
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Thu 15 May 2008 21:27
car from used car dealer broke. who pays bill?? - puggered
thank you for the info.
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