After buying a car - do I have consumer rights for a used car? Learn what to do if there are problems, including repairs, refunds and guarantees under consumer law.

After buying a car

Consumer laws apply to both new and used vehicles if you bought the car from a dealer (including online traders). These laws usually don’t apply if you bought the car privately.

Whether you have consumer rights for a used car depends on who sold it to you.

1. Who sold you the car?