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Buying or repairing a car

Summary

Topic hub for Buying or repairing a car — 6 wiki pages extracted from approved sources.

Key information

  • Buying a used car — It’s worth knowing that you’ll still have legal rights even if you don’t do the proper checks. If there’s something.
  • Find an approved garage — You should search for a garage that is accredited by The Motor Ombudsman.
  • Getting help from a motor trade association — * see if they have a trade association logo on their paperwork or in an office window * contact the trade associations.
  • If the car you bought is still on hire purchase — It's up to the finance company to prove that you don't have good title, rather than you having to prove that you do.
  • Problem with a car repair — If you agreed on an amount (or got a quote) before the garage did the work, you’ll have to pay the full bill. This is.
  • Problem with a used car

Practical guidance

  • Browse the wiki pages above for guidance on Buying or repairing a car.
  • Answers should cite the source URL and raw file path from each page's Sources section.

Related topics

Rights and DiscriminationConsumer RightsFaulty Goods and ServicesBuying or repairing a car

Sources

This is signposting information from the Legal Shaman wiki, not legal advice. Always consult a qualified solicitor for your situation.

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