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Independent trader backing out
I've agreed a very good deal with a garage for a second hand car, paid a deposit and recieved the sales contract.
The trader is now trying to back out of the deal and give me the deposit back. I still want to go ahead with the deal. Where do I stand?
The trader is now trying to back out of the deal and give me the deposit back. I still want to go ahead with the deal. Where do I stand?
Asked on 9 December 2011 by Ian
Answered by
Honest John
If the trader tells you something is wrong with the car that he was previously unaware off then that is legitimate grounds for him to cancel the contract.
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