If you’re nervous about buying a secondhand car, a dealer or trader is an easier place to start as buying privately often requires more car knowledge.
Firstly, lets understand what the concept of a trader means, as it can vary dramatically
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A trader is defined as a person acting for purposes relating to that person’s trade, business, craft or profession, meaning they can range from a single person buying and selling cars on their driveway, to a franchised dealer selling new and nearly-new cars.
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The difference between these traders is the level of preparation and aftersales support you will get and also the cost you will have to pay for these premiums – the bigger the business, the more resource they have, but also the more overheads they have to pay too, which will bump up your costs.
Franchised dealers are at the largest end of the spectrum, with one-man-band driveway traders at the other and usually independent garages sitting somewhere in the middle.
Things to consider
A main dealer or garage is likely to have put a used car through a rigorous inspection and offer a good warranty (usually six or 12 months).
While this will come at a price – increasing the outright cost of buying the car – it can offer you priceless peace of mind in knowing the car has been thoroughly checked out and is covered by a warranty.
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Buying from a driveway trader could save you these higher up front costs, but may prove to be a false economy as the car could end up costing you more in repairs – it’s likely this person has done little more than give the car a quick wash after picking it up from auction, remember.
While all traders legally have to comply with the Consumer Rights Act – meaning you may be entitled to a repair, replacement or refund if the vehicle is deemed not ‘fit for purpose’ or ‘of satisfactory quality’ – acting on this could prove to be a headache if the seller is unscrupulous.
You may have to act fast as your right to reject the vehicle and claim a full refund because of a fault is usually restricted to the first 30 days and what you’re entitled to varies following the expiration of this date.
It is also worth noting that under the provisions of the Road Traffic Act 1988, no person can sell a motor vehicle or trailer in an unroadworthy condition, you can read more about that in our buyer’s rights section.
Source: https://t-tees.com
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