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Do traders have to declare Cat D cars?
I bought a used car from a trader recently, only to later discover it is a Cat D. Is this legal? Surely the trader should have told me about this?
Asked on 26 February 2015 by any name will do
Answered by
Honest John
Yes, under the 2006 Consumer Protection regulations he should have told you, even though Cat D may mean no more than stolen and not recovered (completely intact) until after the insurance had paid out. See: www.honestjohn.co.uk/faq/consumer-rights/
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