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Rights against an out of business sole trader?

I have purchased a car from a sole trader who has recently closed his business. Will I have any rights as I want to claim my money back through the courts.

Asked on 6 March 2012 by

Answered by Honest John
Yes. If he exists and he was a dealer you still have rights against him.
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