The Office of Fair Trading have produced a short online film which shows information about basic consumer rights when buying a used car and what to do if problems are encountered after purchase.
The Chartered Trading Standards Institute have also produced advice and guidance about motor vehicles, you can choose from the list:
Problems with motor vehicles
- Vehicle repairs and servicing: your rights 2025-10-10
- Used motor vehicles: pre-purchase considerations 2025-10-08
- Used motor vehicles: your rights 2025-10-08
- Buying a motorcycle 2025-10-06
- Mini motos, quad bikes and off-road vehicles 2024-06-12