I put a deposit on a used car that failed an HPI check - how do I get my deposit back?
I've paid a £200 deposit to a small car dealer for a 55-plate Vauxhall Vectra SRI. The deal was my car and £2800 but he was selling it for a mate of his. I was going to pick the car up in three weeks and that was ok by the garage, but since then I did an HPI check and found out there is outstanding finance on it. I told the garage I wanted to cancel the deal and get my deposit back, but they're saying I can't have it. What can I do?
Asked on 12 September 2010 by vectra2110
Answered by
Honest John
Start proceedings using www.moneyclaim.gov.uk against whoever you paid the £200 to. He attempted to sell you a car that was not his to sell. The police will not be interested, but if he has any assets you should be able to get your £200 + court costs back. Tell him what you are going to do first and to save himself the court costs he might simply pay you the £200 - if he has it.
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