My new car has 1000 miles on the clock rather than the advertised 10 miles - what can I do?
I purchased a car from a dealership who said the mileage of vehicle was 10 miles. I have paid for car in cash and have since then been told the millage is 1150 miles. They have said this is due to delivery mileage. Is this what happens?
Asked on 28 May 2026 by Brett Frank Smith
Answered by
David Ross
While it could be argued that 1000 miles is not a significant number in terms of mileage, it does mean the car is significantly different from how it was described. If you can provide evidence of the original claim of 10 miles then you have the option to challenge the dealer and potentially reject the vehicle under the Consumer Rights Act, although an easier option may be to request a discount on the vehicle price given the mileage is considerably more than advertised. You can read our detailed guide to rejecting a vehicle here - www.honestjohn.co.uk/advice/car-buying-advice/how-.../
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