bought second hand car from seller

[kazzalite]

Hi, Hoping someone can advise.

My partner brought a second hand car a week ago from a private seller. the car seemed fine and he was told it has had a re-conditioned engine put in by the mecanic he was buying it from. he asked all relevant questions about belts being changed ect and was assured this had all been done when the engine was changed.

 

The car was then brought home and we were using this fine and very happy with it. untill about 3 days later when the car started smoking when started up, my partner checked the oil and noticed this was very low, so topped this up and thought that was the problem..

 

the car seemed to stop smoking for a day or 2 and then started again, checked oil again and again oil was almost empty. now the car is smoking constantly.

 

We are planning to go back to the person we brought from tomorrow and are just looking for some advise on if we have any rights in this case. We have a reciept but thats it?

[rebel11]

Hi kazz

 

Heres some info:-

 

http://www.adviceguide.org.uk/england/consumer_e/consumer_cars_and_other_vehicles_e/cars_buying_a_car_e/cars_buying_a_secondhand_car_e.htm

[sailor sam]

You say it was a private seller... are you 100% sure?

 

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[kazzalite]

You say it wasp a private seller... are you 100%

 

 

 

it was.definitely a private seller

[sailor sam]

So his details are on the V5 as being the previous keeper and he dosn't have any other cars for sale?

 

If yes then your only hope is that the car was falsely advertised otherwise creek, paddle, without springs to mind. SOGA does not apply to private sales.

 

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The advice I offer will be based on the information given by the person needing it. All my advice is based on my experiences and knowledge gained in working in the motor and passenger transport industries in various capacities. Although my advice will always be sincere, it should be used as guidence only.

 

I would always urge to seek face to face professional advice for clarification prior to taking any action.

 

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[spark_olo]

Is it that SOGA does not apply to private sellers or ' trader selling privately?'

At least mis representation/ not as described should apply.

PS. I am starting my own similar thread.

[kazzalite]

His details are on the V5 as registered keeper. I was told he was a private seller but have now been informed he has 3-4 other cars parked in the same place as this one. he rents space from a garage to store and sell his cars on.

[scaniaman]

How long were his details on the V5--ie, how long did he own the car?