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Paint issues with my used car

Bought an 09 plate car from a large supermarket, 7 days later had the car cleaned and noticed marks in the paint on the wing and bonnet - spoke to the dealer who's basiclly said go away

Asked on 20 August 2012 by tattypaul

Answered by Honest John
Take the matter to the small claims track of the county court then. It is actually now a Criminal Offence for him not to have made you aware of these faults under The Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008 (CPRs). See: www.honestjohn.co.uk/faq/consumer-rights/ Once he is aware that you are aware the salesman will have to back dow.

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