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I bought a car which I saw advertised on ebay from an 'private seller'. Only interaction I had was with him at the point of sale as well. Log book was in his wife's name though. Have had car for 14 days and it has stopped working. Had 2 auto electricians and it still will not start. Found out his is a trader and has his own Ltd company. Have spoken to Trading Standards and issued the rejection letter within the 30 days. He is refusing a refund although the auto electrician found tape over the engine management light, and that the wires to the steering column lock have been disconnected (not an MOT failure apparently). He is now saying the auto electrican may have caused the fault, although he spoke the the garage that did the basic checks and admitted that he knew there was a fault when he bought the car but didn't tell us at the point of sale. He thought it had been resolved. I feel really cheated, the car cost us £3000. Have just spoken to my house insurance legal team who are saying we may not have an argument against him because it was his wife's car, although every interaction was with him and we didn't know it was her car until we had given him the money. So who would we take to SC - him or her? Is it worth it? Not sure we can prove it was an on going fault but we do have evidence showing the engine management light covered over. I just don't know what to do and am grateful for advice. Kindest regards.
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He did the selling. Who was the cheque or payment given to? -
Money was given to him at his home, which is also his business address.Originally posted by ostell View PostComment
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If you can provide evidence that he was a trader then write formally to him and tell him that you are rejecting the car under the Consumer Rights Act 2015 and tell him you expect repayment of the amount paid within 14 days or you will take legal action against him.
Then after 14 days start a MCOL claim.Comment
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