What are my rights as a private seller?

I sold a 17 year old car, not aware of any issues on car and did not describe as perfect. Money and details were exchanged. As the buyer left he literally pulled off gear stick as reversing the car. Now...

What rights does a private buyer have?

My nephew has bought a tipper truck privately, 20 mins into the drive home the EML came on and now a red EML (turbo boost problem) He rang the seller who denied all knowledge but said book it into a Merc...

Are car dealers who operate by appointment only legitimate?

I've heard about car dealers who operate by appointment only and are usually home-based and claims it pre-dates the pandemic/lockdown push to work from home, but what are the advantages and disadvantages...

We sold our car but now the buyer says there's something wrong and wants compensation - is this a scam?

We sold our car after the buyer had a test drive, but the buyer is suggesting there is something wrong with the car, contrary to any issues in the past. They are now asking to be compensated for more than...

I'm selling my Renault Laguna, what's the best way to do this?

The time has come to sell my lovely reliable and comfortable Renault Laguna. It has been owned since new (2007) and is a diesel with 211000 miles. It has passed its MOT and is good to June 2024. There's...

Where's the best place to sell my 2003 Porsche Boxster?

I have acquired a 53 plate 2.5-litre Porsche Boxster with 120,000 miles. It has an MoT and runs well but is in desperate need of some TLC. Do you know where I could achieve the best price for it?

I discovered our privately bought van has accident damage - what are my rights?

I bought a used van privately in October 2022 (5 months ago). It has developed several faults during that time which I have put down to bad luck and had repaired — bad battery, faulty alternator, coolant...

Can I insist on insurance cover for potential buyers?

I know when selling a car the buyer has to have insurance, but this is usually only third party cover. All well and good for the third party in an accident, but I would be left with a damaged car and no...

Is it dubious the V5C is not registered to the seller?

I viewed a car today and it was advertised by a private 'dealer'. However, the V5C details were not that of the dealer and so I queried it. He waffled on about filling in the documents etc etc. I explained...

Can I ask for a refund on my camper van I've just bought?

I purchased a 1985 camper van eight days ago. The seller was eager to deliver the motor to me, which they did. Only two miles into my first journey the van started smoking and oil was pouring out of the...