I thought that 3-months was now the minimum following implementation of the Consumer Rights Act 2015 - mind you, I regard that as worthless too - the 3 months, not the Act!

It does seem common that traders at the Arthur Daley end of the market want the customer to pay for an aftermarket warranty in the hope the trader doesn't have to pay out a penny on warranty or repairs.

Edited by RT on 13/01/2017 at 18:22

Toilet paper, that's all it is good for.

Cheers All : I really do value this forum. Responses much appreciated.

Heard that the Consumer Protection is so onerous and modern cars are so complex and potentially expensive to repair that some have devised a way round the system. They simply sell on behalf of the owner. Does this absolve them of any responsibility as the transaction becomes a private sale?

You mean like estate agents selling houses? Or marine dealers selling boats on brokerage? Or aviation brokers selling aircraft?

Providing they don't tell porkies in their description of the goods for sale they are not liable for any comeback.

Thanks once again, SLO76, for such a clear, succinct statement of the current position.

I think most of us can guess who that Scottish dealer is!

The time and effort the knowledgeable and helpful people posting on the forum give is really valued (by most people !).

Sadly, 'can't be bothered' reflects the attitude of too many people in too many things.

I recently purchased a nearly new Guilietta, agreed a price with the dealer who also quoted me for finance. On the day of collection I turned up with my own bankers draft to pay having sorted out my own bank loan. He was most annoyed and refused to take it until I pointed out the they never told me the price depended on taking finance with them. Saved me £45 per month for the same amount. Also loan is not tied to car so I can swap and change without penalties. Turned out the Guilietta was a bag of s*** and swapped back to a Leon. An expensive mistake!