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Buying a car - your rights

Your rights when buying a car and what you can do if there is a problem

What paperwork do I need to buy a car in the UK? (2026 update)
There's very little paperwork needed to buy a used car. Everything you do need is included in our checklist of all the documents you need to buy a...
Advice2 weeks ago
Excess mileage charges on a lease car explained... and how to avoid them
Excess mileage charges needn’t be a barrier to getting a great lease deal – they're easy to avoid if you plan ahead
Guide1 year ago
Returning a car: What to do if you've been sold a faulty car in 2026
Need to return a car you just bought? Don’t stress; these Statutory rights and advice on how to return should help you out.
Guide4 years ago
Consumer Rights Act 2015 for used and new cars (2025 update)
Here’s how the Consumer Rights Act provides second-hand and new car buyers with a wider range of rights covering the sale of goods and services.
Advice10 years ago
New laws protecting car-buyers come into force
The Consumer Rights Act replaces the Sale of Goods Act on October 1st 2015
News10 years ago
What cover do you have when you buy a car?
On top of the regular legal protection afforded to any car buyer, you are also helped by various warranties and other cover.
Advice10 years ago
What legal protection do you have when you buy a car?
If there's a problem when you buy a car, you have plenty of legal back-up.
Advice10 years ago
How can codes of practice help a car buyer?
If a dealer won’t look favourably on your complaint, but is a member of a trade body, it can be worth talking to that body. They may be able to...
Advice10 years ago
How does the Misrepresentation Act protect car buyers?
If a seller tells you something that isn't true and you buy a car for that reason, this act may provide you with some back-up.
Advice10 years ago
How does the Supply of Goods Act protect a car buyer?
For anyone having trouble with a car bought through HP (hire purchase), the Supply of Goods Act is the first line of defence.
Advice10 years ago

Buying a car - your rights

What paperwork do I need to buy a car in the UK? (2026 update)

Excess mileage charges on a lease car explained... and how to avoid them

Returning a car: What to do if you've been sold a faulty car in 2026

Consumer Rights Act 2015 for used and new cars (2025 update)

New laws protecting car-buyers come into force

What cover do you have when you buy a car?

What legal protection do you have when you buy a car?

How can codes of practice help a car buyer?

How does the Misrepresentation Act protect car buyers?

How does the Supply of Goods Act protect a car buyer?

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