What are my rights if I buy a second hand car from a garage?
Under Sale of Goods legislation you are entitled to goods that are of satisfactory quality. This also applies to second hand items although you will have to take account of normal wear and tear. Basically you can expect the car to be in a condition acceptable for its age, mileage and cost. The car should also be roadworthy and as described by the dealer. If there are faults which you could not have known about that are not consistent with normal wear and tear for the car’s age then you have the right to claim from the dealer. If the problem is apparent immediately you may be able to reject the car and claim a refund. Any later and you can expect a repair at no charge to you. However, these repairs should only restore the car to the condition it should be in, so if the car would be of considerable better quality after any repairs you may be asked to contribute.
