What happens if I find a fault within 30 days of delivery a car?
If you find a fault with your vehicle within the first 30 days, you can raise this with the seller and ask for your money back. You may be entitled to a full refund. You could accept a repair if you want but the seller cannot force you to allow one.
What happens if I find a fault more than 30 days after delivery of a car?
If you are outside of the first 30 days, the seller has one opportunity to repair your vehicle. You cannot demand a refund without first allowing the seller the opportunity to repair. If you are reporting a fault within the first six months, it is presumed this fault was there at point of sale. The seller will need to prove otherwise. If outside of the first six months, you will need to prove this fault was there at point of sale.
The seller should be given one opportunity to repair the vehicle, and if this fails because the same fault persists or a new inherent fault has developed, you can ask for a price reduction, which means a partial refund, but you keep your vehicle. Alternatively, you can ask for rejection, which is to return the vehicle and get your money back. Remember, the seller is entitled to deduct usage, which is usually the miles you have added to the vehicle.
