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Can I cancel the order of my new car based on its undisclosed accident history?
I've paid the deposit for a used car but have since found out from the insurance company that it had been in an accident. Although the dealership has no record of this, can I cancel my agreement?
Asked on 3 March 2017 by Laura Mazzarino
Answered by
Honest John
Yes, because they were legally obliged to tell you under the 2009 CPRs. See: www.honestjohn.co.uk/faq/consumer-rights/ (It's a long way down.)
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