Would you buy from dealer without warranty?

[merc85]

As above been offered a Merc without warranty and i would presume as is "Trade Sale" so by by rights etc

Dealer says for a £300 it would include "a" warranty, What would you guys do?

It would be no different really to buying a vehicle from a private seller,

Also the 3 month Sales of goods act "How easy/cost effective" is to get your money back if something large went wrong?

I haven't seen the car in the flesh, or made my mind up.

 

[PobodY]

I'd agree that buying from a dealer without warranty is effectively the same as buying privately.

To my mind the price should be cheaper than they'd normally charge you, and you roll the dice and take your chances accordingly.

I would be asking why they're not willing to back-up the sale; do they know there's something wrong that they don't want to fix? Which might not be a deal breaker as long as they're honest about it.

 

[MWCLS]

I was offered a similar scenario from a trader recently. unless your in the 'trade' used cars.Wouldnt you be giving up your consumer rights as I understand? If they want to supply a warranty and a additional more comprehensive warranty and sell as a business to a consumer, I would be happy with that. Good luck always the way when you find a car you like through a small trader in my past experience.

There is an alterior motive.. Possibly not the car but the tax man.

Without google etc the Consumer Act 2015 seems to have bolstered consumer protection hence their reasoning for trade to trade or my other theory.

 

[Deleted member 6183]

He knows more about the car than you do.

 

[grober]

I would suggest buying from a dealer whose opening position is "denial of liability" from the off is perhaps a warning flag. Plenty of other cars for sale out there.

 

[MWCLS]

He knows more about the car than you do.

HPI and a competent inspection should help.

 

[merc85]

I would suggest buying from a dealer whose opening position is "denial of liability" from the off is perhaps a warning flag. Plenty of other cars for sale out there.

That's also how i was reading it, I'm certainly interested in peoples view's for and against though so keep them coming.

 

[MWCLS]

That's also how i was reading it, I'm certainly interested in peoples view's for and against though so keep them coming.

Like a majority of used car sales traders from home or lock ups. The margins I would assume are tight, anyone daft enough to go trade to trade doesn't make sence to me unless you get a good deal and the vehicle is inspected.. Although it made not be legal! Trade to Trade assuming you are not a used car trader.

 

[merc85]

I've never had any luck "personally" buying a car from a dealer and them standing by there warranty/obligations.

Every car i've bought privately has been good "touch wood" lol so i'm leaning towards that root at the moment. Googled reviews of the trader and its a mixed bag Either good or Complete nightmare

 

[bob6600]

Is the car too old for a 3rd party warranty? I know some only allow up to 10 years. Maybe worth spending the £300 on a decent warranty rather than putting it to one side as £300 won't get you very far on an AMG

 

[MWCLS]

i would say my car history purchasing is near on 50 / 50 buying via dealer ( not main ) or private. I think to many assume if someone is selling a car there must be something wrong with it or they are off loading before big ticket items start to appear. If you go in eyes wide open, you can't loose.

If you use your head and not your heart, you will get the right car.

I know this is always said, condition and history. Always for me anyhow.

 

[Red C220]

Can a trader actually waive their legal responsibilites simply by suggesting it is a "trade sale"?

Does the buyer have to be a registered motor trader for this to be valid?

 

[MWCLS]

Can a trader actually waive their legal responsibilites simply by suggesting it is a "trade sale"?

Does the buyer have to be a registered motor trader for this to be valid?

Suggesting this from a trader may mean they can? 2nd part what constitutes a registered motor trader, from what I've seen in buying and selling cars the last 28 years they come in all guises good and bad, there are clearly are laws... Many are flouted.

**I am not a car trader.

 

[AMGeed]

Is the car too old for a 3rd party warranty? I know some only allow up to 10 years. Maybe worth spending the £300 on a decent warranty rather than putting it to one side as £300 won't get you very far on an AMG

A decent warranty on a 12yr old AMG won't come cheap. (Think £1k+) A £300 trader warranty probably is as much use as a chocolate teapot.

Can a trader actually waive their legal responsibilites simply by suggesting it is a "trade sale"?

Does the buyer have to be a registered motor trader for this to be valid?

That question occurred to me also.

 

[DSB SL AMG]

Thisvvvvv conduct due diligence as you would on a private sale...independent inspection or if your completely competent self inspection required...ignore what the 'stealer' tells you about there condition checks...verify everything including vehicle history, a full online HPI check will cost less than £20

HPI and a competent inspection should help.

 

[John]

I treat private sales and trader (that I don't know) sales the same and would get the vehicle inspected accordingly.

I would prefer to be the one suggesting they don't bother with a warranty and pass the saving on though.

If the car is the same as the equivalent private car, I would buy assuming everything else checks out.

 

[219]

Can a trader actually waive their legal responsibilites simply by suggesting it is a "trade sale"?

Does the buyer have to be a registered motor trader for this to be valid?

I don't think they can , and if the buyer isn't a trader then I'm fairly sure such a term isn't worth the paper it's written on .

 

[renault12ts]

I once bought a Saab from a dealer "as seen".

I had it for three years and in that time it cost me a fortune...in petrol because I was doing high mileage at the time.

 

[flat6buster]

Yes I would. Yes I have. Has a warranty ever been any use to me when I have bought from a trader, no. Would it put me off if that was the opening gambit - I am selling you a car but I can't guarantee it will work - you bet your **** it would.

 

[PobodY]

Yes I would. Yes I have. Has a warranty ever been any use to me when I have bought from a trader, no. Would it put me off if that was the opening gambit - I am selling you a car but I can't guarantee it will work - you bet your **** it would.

This.

I'm willing to take the chance on private sales, and I know that if excrement hits the propeller it's my problem. - However, starting by saying that they won't offer a warranty would make me want to know why not.