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Exchange is a robbery

I have bought a car for £1,500 and part-exchanged my car. The newer car is a junk. The head gasket has gone and will cost £800. The private dealer basically told me to get lost. Help.

Asked on 22 May 2010 by M.U., via e-mail

Answered by Honest John
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