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I purchased a 125cc motorcycle from a local motorcycle dealer two weeks ago.

 

My insurers asked if, to my knowledge, it had ever been stolen, or scrapped; I asked how I would know, and they said that the dealer would know, so I called in to ask.

 

His reply was that as far as he knew it hadn't.

 

The V5C arrived this morning, and is marked "Salvaged because the cost of commercial repair was more than the value of the vehicle"

 

The written receipt that I was given was endorsed "Trade Sale"

 

Do I still have normal consumer rights for a refund, should my insurers turn funny when I ring them on Monday to inform them of this?

 

I assume that the V5C that the dealer had at the time of sale, would have contained the same information as the one that arrived today, and, had I have known, I would not have bought it.

 

I should point out that I am not in the motor trade, nor have I ever been.

 

Sam

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I forgot to say that the colour on the logbook states that the machine is blue - it's not, it's black.

 

Sam

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Yes, if you never entered into a trade sale with your upfront knowledge, then you have normal consumer rights. The dealer should have told you it was a cat c write off repair, if they knew about it.

 

Your trouble is that the dealer might say they knew nothing about the cat c write off. The previous owner may have fixed the bike and sold or traded the bike into the dealers. But you would then question why the dealer did not have the V5C document. If you have an inurance write off claim, where the insurers pay the write off, then the insurers take the V5C and register the write off. If the owner wants the salvage back from the Insurers, they can buy it back from them, but then have to register again with DVLA for a V5C, which will show the previous write off.

 

Key questions you need to answer

 

Did you pay normal market value for the bike or was it sold for a reduced price ?

 

Was there any notice on the bike about the history of it ?

 

Was the bike in an area of the shop with a notice of trade sale or similar ?

 

How long ago did you buy the bike ?

 

Nb. You will need to notify your Insurers immediately, as the cover may now be invalid.

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Thanks for the info UB.

 

I've no idea what the normal price for a 2012 Lexmoto is, they are a fairly cheap Chinese bike, I paid £500 for it.

I'll have a look in a magazine over the weekend.

 

There was no notice on the bike about anything, nothing about the history, not even a price, but I had seen it on their website the previous evening.

 

It was standing on the concrete strip between the shop and the pavement, with one other bike, I think that they do more repairs and mot's than secondhand sales.

 

I bought it on 22 April

 

He presumably had the logbook, because he handed me the green slip that is retained by the seller, although he may not have registered it to his business, as the previous keeper is showing as someone who lives about a mile from the shop.

 

I shall speak to the insurers on Monday, and will not ride from now on, the weather has been a bit windy, and I waited until I had bought a new helmet, (not from him), so I've only done six miles so far, I got it for a runabout, when the weather is nice, and it was to be for Summer only use.

 

At 71, and having got four bypasses, my BMW is now too heavy for me, but I do miss two wheels!

 

Sam

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Robinson Way - Written off!

NatWest - Written off!

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You could ask DVLA when the cat c write off was declared and ownership history. It might evidence that the seller was aware.

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should do a full check before you even consider buying it. I usually do a full paperwork check before i see the vehicle, then if i like the look of it and test drive, i do a full check on the car, then part with money

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Yes, you are both right of course, but the fact is, I didn't.

 

I'll be back when I've spoken to the insurers, and see what they say, which will be tomorrow.

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CapQuest - [There's no CCA!]

Barclays - Zinc, [There's no CCA!]

Robinson Way - Written off!

NatWest - Written off!

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Did you get a full HPI report from the dealer before you parted with your cash

 

Goods you buy should always be in a satisfactory condition, defect free and fit for the purpose they were intended when you receive them.

The Dealer saying he did not know it was a previous write-off does not cut the mustard him being in the trade. That is not your responsibility. The only exception will be the bike was advertised for sale as "Sold as Seen"

 

In your position go back to the dealer and ask for your money back, if he refuses send an official letter rejeting the goods under the Sale of Goods Act, Now Consumer Rights Act by recorded delivery.

 

You only have 30 days from time of sale so be quick

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The only exception will be the bike was advertised for sale as "Sold as Seen"

 

That wont matter anymore. Consumers have full rights regardless of a dealer saying that. Sold as seen applies to private trades now

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That wont matter anymore. Consumers have full rights regardless of a dealer saying that. Sold as seen applies to private trades now

 

Thanks for the update, that is interesting

 

What about official car auctions?

After all they are trade business companies

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Thanks for the update, that is interesting

 

What about official car auctions?

After all they are trade business companies

 

auctions are different due to their nature. For regular car traders, sold as seen is misleading the customer.

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Sorry for the 20 questions, but what of the item was advertised then "Sold as seen-Spares or repair" and invoiced as such on the receipt from a trade seller?

 

Then you haven't bought a running, roadworthy vehicle, you bought a piece of metal with wheels and engine attached to it.

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Sorry for the 20 questions, but what of the item was advertised then "Sold as seen-Spares or repair" and invoiced as such on the receipt from a trade seller?

 

Thats actually not allowed. Traders arent allowed to use sold as seen or trade sales. Thats why they just scrap them or sell them to breakers.

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Thats actually not allowed. Traders arent allowed to use sold as seen or trade sales. Thats why they just scrap them or sell them to breakers.

 

Not correct.

Any trader can sell a car as seen, as scrap, for repair, non running or for parts only.

As long as it is clear from the description that the vehicle being sold is not in roadworthy conditions, then it's up to the buyer to accept or not the deal.

Not long ago a friend bought a vw golf from a dealer because he needed 2doors and interiors.

Paid £450 for it and accepted that the car was not roadworthy.

Saved him a lot of money as the car was same color as his, so he didn't even have to re-spray the doors.

The engine was well gone, but he managed to savage a few bits before scrapping it.

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Not correct.

Any trader can sell a car as seen, as scrap, for repair, non running or for parts only.

As long as it is clear from the description that the vehicle being sold is not in roadworthy conditions, then it's up to the buyer to accept or not the deal.

Not long ago a friend bought a vw golf from a dealer because he needed 2doors and interiors.

Paid £450 for it and accepted that the car was not roadworthy.

Saved him a lot of money as the car was same color as his, so he didn't even have to re-spray the doors.

The engine was well gone, but he managed to savage a few bits before scrapping it.

 

In terms of consumer law that is correct, but i thought there was some law in regard to sale of salvage vehicles to the public. A trader can't offer for sale a vehicle without an MOT e.g salvage write off. The trader can sell onto another trader, but not the public.

 

In the OP's case, there is no mention of the bike not having an MOT or being unroadworthy. It is simply the case that the trader never mentioned the bike was a repaired write off.

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In terms of consumer law that is correct, but i thought there was some law in regard to sale of salvage vehicles to the public. A trader can't offer for sale a vehicle without an MOT e.g salvage write off. The trader can sell onto another trader, but not the public.

 

In the OP's case, there is no mention of the bike not having an MOT or being unroadworthy. It is simply the case that the trader never mentioned the bike was a repaired write off.

 

Yes, in fact we drifted off topic.

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was the bike offerd for sale throughthe shop in the normal way- iestanding there with other bikes witha price tag on it?

If not did you have to ask to see it because you were looking for something cheap for example or were you invited to inspect it- say outt he back?

If it was in the shop the same as all the other stuff up for sale then the trader is misrepresenting it to start off with. There is a common law fraud of uttering which is misrepresnting things by false documents and that could be as simple as the price label on the bike as that wouild suggest that it is of merchantable quality and fit for purpose. Wouldnt matter what the receipt said if this wasnt all explained to you properly at the time BUT that leave a lot of room for "he said she said" type argument.

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Having had a proper look at the receipt, it seems that it is not marked trade sale, as I thought, he mentioned the term trade sale when we were outside, looking at it, my mistake - sorry.

 

My insurers tell me, after leaving me waiting for quite a few minutes on the phone, that they are prepared to let the insurance stand, provided that I can supply an engineers report, stating that everything is OK, and that the machine has been repaired correctly.

 

I suspect that the dealers mechanic was not involved in any repairs, and that the previous owner may have had it done elsewhere, or possibly repaired himself, I am unable to find anybody at home there, so I cannot ask, and time is ticking by.

 

The insurers state that a report shouldn't cost me anything to obtain, but I'm a bit dubious about getting the dealer to produce one -that's a bit like asking your barber if he thinks that you need a haircut!

 

So, I intend to visit the dealer, and request a full refund, and he will need to make arrangements to collect it, he delivered it to me originally, and I dare not ride it the seven or eight miles to him, as I might not be covered in the event of a mishap.

 

The young lady at the insurers tell me that I can ride it whilst obtaining the report, and if something were to happen, I am quite certain that they would attempt to wriggle out of it, so it stays securely chained to the floor anchor in my garage, until it is collected.

 

Thanks for all of the information so far, I will report back...

 

 

Sam

All of these are on behalf of a friend.. Cabot - [There's no CCA!]

CapQuest - [There's no CCA!]

Barclays - Zinc, [There's no CCA!]

Robinson Way - Written off!

NatWest - Written off!

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