August 2013
Hi,
I bought a used car a few months ago, Ive not been getting on with the car and have decided to move it on.
I did a check online (HPI) and established that the car was actually Cat C as opposed to a Cat D which I was told at the time of purchase and is documented on the invoice.
I would not have bought the car had I known it was a Cat C.
Can anyone offer any advice from a dealers point of view as to whether the dealer has fulfilled their obligations or if I have in fact been mis sold the car and as such would be covered under the Sale of Goods Act.
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Ask your dealer.
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The log book (V5c) should have had an indication that it was Cat C as well. Cat C need a VIC whereas Cat D does not and this is in the log book.