Bought used car sold as 1-owner but it's 2-owner

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Bought used car sold as 1-owner but it's 2-owner

I have just bought a 62/Dec 2012 Jaguar XF Portfolio, which was sold to me as one previous owner, but it's actually two previous owners. I wouldn't have bought it if I'd known.
I'd reject it and buy another, but the colour I want - caviar - is as rare as hens' teeth. I'm arguing the toss with the dealer - an authorised Jaguar main dealer - about what compensation they should offer. Do you have a suggestion as to what I might agree to so I can keep the car please?

Asked on 12 February 2016 by John Bradford

Answered by Honest John

Unfortunately, "One previous owner" means precisely that: One owner previous to the one on the V5C. That makes you the third owner, but it's no big deal. Certainly not a reason to reject it.

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Dear Honest John,

Please help me choose my next car. I would like it to have:

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