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My used car stinks of smoke - can I return it?
I bought a used Honda Civic (2013) a few days ago from a Honda dealer. I was told it was a non-smoker's car, but since getting it home I've noticed it smells of smoke. What's the best thing to do? Request they pay for a valet? Reject it and drive it back?
Asked on 28 July 2014 by Bobble
Answered by
Honest John
Tell them it has been smoked in, you can prove it, and you're bringing it back for a full refund. The car has a specific fault which you specifically asked about and they denied. See: www.honestjohn.co.uk/faq/consumer-rights/
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