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Bought a used car that's now broken down - should I sue?

I bought a second hand Volkswagen Polo for £995 from a local dealer a few days ago. The seller told me the car had a year’s MoT – is hasn’t. The seller also told me the car has had a recent service – it hasn’t.

Yesterday the car suffered a broken front spring and fuel injector and the seller isn’t interesting in helping me. He says I should contact Ford. What should I do?

Asked on 23 January 2015 by Ant B

Answered by Honest John
Small claims track of the county court: www.honestjohn.co.uk/faq/consumer-rights/ Warn him first and he'll probably take the car back and give you your money back.
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