Is it legal for an auction to sell a car with no working lights or indicators?
Is it legal for an auction to sell a car with rear side, stop, tail and indicator lights not working without telling the customer?
Asked on 2 July 2025 by John Currey

Yes, it is. If you buy at auction, you take the risk. Traders factor any rectification costs into the price they're prepared to pay. If you're not comfortable with the risk, our best advice is to not buy at auction.
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