A typical trader trick it atually does not mean anything I would take the car back for him to repair or be prepared to go to the SCC.

Thanks for your response Collos. Normally thats exactly what i would do, but my son in law in his haste signed a receipt from the trader that specifically stated that the vehicle was sold for spares only with no guarantees whatsoever. We had a good test drive when initially viewing the vehicle (at least 5 miles) and we couldn't find any issues whatsoever. it was only the day after bringing it home, a journey of approx 40 miles that the clutch started to slip. I am fully aware about the sale of goods act and the fact that items have to be of merchantable quality. However the trader seems to have all bases covered on this one, due to the naivety of my son in law. apparently my back was turned as i was chatting to the traders wife when he signed the receipt. At the end of the day we haven't shed too many tears because even after shelling out another £300 on top of the purchase price we still paid well below book price and should he decide to sell, theres plenty of margin for profit. Just proves the old adage though- Buyer Beware!!.

The receipt means nothing but you have gone ahead at your own cost.a bit late now but I would still see if the trader is willing to pay towards the cost.