Did you buy the vehicle from a private seller or a car dealer?

If from a dealer, you will be able to reject the car for an automatic refund: the 2015 Consumer Rights Act theoretically gives you the statutory right to reject a used car within 30 days of purchase if any fault is found.

Private, you have fewer rights because certain parts of the Consumer Rights Act do not apply. For example, the car does not have to be in a satisfactory quality or fit for purpose. However, the seller must accurately describe the car, such as the number of previous owners. They must also not misrepresent it, for example not disclosing that it has been involved in an accident or providing a false service history.

For your consumer rights, see: www.honestjohn.co.uk/how-to-reject-a-car-your-cons.../