Are dealers liable for repairs necessary to a car for the first six months after sale?
Some time back you reported a legal precedent where a dealer was held liable for repairs to a car that developed faults in the first six months from the date of sale. I have searched your website but cannot find it, perhaps you can restate it or point me in the right direction.
Asked on 27 October 2010 by RR, via email
Answered by
Honest John
Not a precedent. A law. The case law most commonly applied is the Supreme Court judgement in Clegg v Olle Anderson (trading as Nordic Marine) 11-3-2003. More here: www.honestjohn.co.uk/faq/consumer-rights
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