Should dealerships tell buyers that a used vehicle retailed for more £40,000?
I was looking to buy a nearly new car and eventually decided on an ex demonstrator. I knew the new price was £39,995 and cost of this one was £32,000. I decided to purchase the car. It was only when I purchased the road fund license (£560) that I investigated the website further and it appears that the paint finish of the car pushed the value over the £40,000 threshold. My question is, should the dealership have legally advised me of this unexpected situation?
Asked on 23 February 2024 by Terry Emmins
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Generally speaking it is not the legal responsibility of the dealer to inform potential buyers of the associated costs of purchasing a vehicle, as you would not necessarily expect the dealer to provide details on the insurance group of a vehicle for example. However, we would expect the dealer to be aware of the additional costs associated with the RRP being over £40,000, so from a courtesy point of view we would hope that dealer would be more transparent about this.
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