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I bought a used car from a dealer less than three weeks ago and the gearbox has failed - what is my comeback?
I bought a used car from a dealer less than three weeks ago and the gearbox or clutch has failed. What is my comeback?
Asked on 27 April 2019 by Jackie Lambert
Answered by
Honest John
Whether it's clutch or gearbox the problem must have been "present or developing on date of sale" so the supplying dealer is wholly liable: www.honestjohn.co.uk/faq/consumer-rights/
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