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Discovered my car has dangerous faults - what should I do?

I have bought a used car that has been condemned after an AA call out. I only bought the car a week ago (MoT was carried out 180 previous to me buying it) but the car has a number of dangerous faults.

Should I contact VOSA? Or do I just suck it up and repair the car myself?

Asked on 17 March 2014 by Lizibett

Answered by Honest John

You sue the vendor for breach of contract for selling you an unroadworthy car. Law here: www.honestjohn.co.uk/faq/consumer-rights/ Report to VOSA, but don't sit around waiting for an answer.

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