Part exchange

[staxvolt]

I part exchanged my car with a dealer.

He looked over the car, started the engine, advised him of new cambelt kit and water pump fitted along with 4 new tyres within the last month.

He noticed the Serv light lit (car is Renault Clio) and said it needs a service.

An offer was made which I accepted.

Paperwork was signed by both parties and cars will be exchanged in the next few days.

 

The Serv light has been on a while but i also thought service is due.

I have now learned that the serv light is an engine malfunction.

Also I have noticed the airbag light does not come on at start but this was not spotted by the dealer.

 

If he finds a serious fault after the deal is done needing parts ecu reprogramming etc will he have any comeback.

[raydetinu]

No, its up to the dealer to carry out whatever checks he wants prior to making the deal thats it. Thats why the dealer trade in price is less than the retail or private price to allow for things to be done and his profit on resale.

[staxvolt]

Thanks raydetinu.

That is encouraging.

I wondered what the situation would be if the dealer later realised he had been sold a 'pup'.

[Dragons Dennis]

Dealer has no comeback on you whatsoever. He will probably just sling it in the auction where some poor unsuspecting sole will be stitched up like a leather jacket with 14 pockets.