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Bought a car from a private sale and it has broken down - what are our legal rights?

We have just bought a used Volkswagen Beetle from a private seller. However, it would appear that there is a turbo fault with it, which make cost £2000 to fix. What are our legal rights?

Asked on 26 February 2014 by Carogib

Answered by Honest John
Even though private vendors are not legally liable in the same way that traders are, the law of contract could still work in your favour. See a solicitor.
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