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I am considering buying a used car, first a 2004 Suzuki Wagon R + GL, 41,000 miles at £3,400; second a 2003 Fiat Punto Active 1,242cc manual, 71,000 miles at £ 2,700. Which is best? What do you think?
The dealer will only guarantee the engines, nothing else, for 3 months. Is this the correct procedure?
The dealer will only guarantee the engines, nothing else, for 3 months. Is this the correct procedure?
Asked on 4 September 2010 by AB, Lewes
Answered by
Honest John
Firstly, these cars are expensive. Secondly the dealer is legally responsible for these cars for 6 months from purchase whatever he says and, since he is attempting to deny your normal consumer rights over cars sold at high retail prices, I recommend that you have nothing whatsoever to do with him. Your rights are at: www.honestjohn.co.uk/faq/consumer-rights
Our honest used car pricing is a little bit different to all the others. You can get to our values through make or model - you don’t have to follow a prescribed route. Plus, it’s live, which means we can react to changes in the market quicker than any printed price guide.
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