Cut and shut, what are my rights?

I previously contacted you as I thought I may have a Cat D cut and shut vehicle.

I have now confirmed that the car is cut and shut and was hoping for some clarification on where I stand legally.

VOSA and Trading Standards seem to treat this as a grey area and can't answer my questions. So I was hoping you could advise on the following: is the dealer who sold me the cut and shut car breaking the law, whether he knew it was cut and shut or not?

I've had the car for 6 months, am I still able to reject and claim my money back under Sale of Goods?

If the dealer is not willing to take my car back, what options do I have legally to try and get my money back?

This is a real grey area with the above Government departments unable to clarify fully.

Asked on 27 July 2011 by hoppylfc

Answered by Honest John

Use Clegg v Olle Anderson. See www.honestjohn.co.uk/faq/consumer-rights/ If the claim is less than £5,000 you can take it to the small claims track of the county court.

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