Rights When Buying a Car Online

There are a large number of websites that offer cars for sale. From brokers, to dealerships, new and second hand cars, and private advertisements on listings websites and auctions such as Ebay there is a bewildering selection of websites and online services from which you can buy a new or used car. So what should you know about buying a car on the Internet?
Benefits of Advertising Online
The Internet offers a method of advertising that, pound for pound, may be cheaper than advertising in a trade magazine as well as allowing for a more indepth description. This is undoubtedly beneficial for genuine and reputable sellers. However, before you bid or make an offer it is highly advisable to study all the photographs intently and to email the seller to ask any questions if you are unsure of anything.Private Seller v Trader
In terms of your rights, there is a significant distinction between buying a car from a private seller or from a trader. Buying from a trader gives you more significant legal protection as they must comply with the requirements to sell you a car that is ‘fit for purpose’, ‘as described’ and ‘of satisfactory quality.’ If you buy from a private individual, the car only needs to be sold ‘as described.’Conversely, if you buy a car online from a business you will be covered by the Consumer Contract Regulations. This means that you can complete the contract online, but that you will have a right to cancel this contract within the cooling off period, which is seven working days. However, this does not mean that you can buy a car online, drive it like a rally car incessantly for five days and then send it back for a full refund: you must only use the car ‘reasonably’ while it is in your possession.
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