Dealers in Used Cars in Guernsey
This is the safest option as you get the maximum protection of the law. However, not all dealers
are as trustworthy as we would like, so look for an established firm with a good reputation.
Many dealers belong to trade associations which subscribe to a code of practice supported by the Office of Fair Trading.
Look for a vehicle which has been part-inspected by the AA or the RAC and ask to see the
report. Reports prepared for dealers are not be as detailed as ones you can arrange and pay for yourself*, but will provide useful information. Alternatively, choose a dealer with a quality
When buying from a Guernsey used car dealer, the law says that a car must be:
A) of satisfactory quality - it must meet a reasonably acceptable standard, taking into account
the description, cost and any other relevant information. This covers areas like, the appearance
and finish of the car, its safety and durability. The car must be free from defects, except those
pointed out to you by the seller.
B) be reasonably fit for any normal purpose and for any other purpose that you specify to the
seller - for example, towing a caravan.
C) as described - a car said to have 'one careful lady owner' or a full service history should have
exactly that.
These rights are not affected by any additional warranty, guarantee or insurance often sold by
are as trustworthy as we would like, so look for an established firm with a good reputation.
Many dealers belong to trade associations which subscribe to a code of practice supported by the Office of Fair Trading.
Look for a vehicle which has been part-inspected by the AA or the RAC and ask to see the
report. Reports prepared for dealers are not be as detailed as ones you can arrange and pay for yourself*, but will provide useful information. Alternatively, choose a dealer with a quality
checking scheme, such as Ford Direct, Rover Approved or Vauxhall's Network Q.
A) of satisfactory quality - it must meet a reasonably acceptable standard, taking into account
the description, cost and any other relevant information. This covers areas like, the appearance
and finish of the car, its safety and durability. The car must be free from defects, except those
pointed out to you by the seller.
B) be reasonably fit for any normal purpose and for any other purpose that you specify to the
seller - for example, towing a caravan.
C) as described - a car said to have 'one careful lady owner' or a full service history should have
exactly that.
These rights are not affected by any additional warranty, guarantee or insurance often sold by
dealers.
* A dealer is not liable for any faults that an independent inspection should have uncovered.
More info here guernseydonkeyseo.co.uk/business-info/used-cars.html
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