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Q: I have recently bought a car from a private owner and it has broken down. Does the Sale of Goods Act apply here?
A: The Sale of Goods Act will not usually apply to a private purchase. In this case buyer beware applies, and the onus was on you to ask questions about the car before it was purchased.
Driving experience day proving impossible to book
I bought a "driving experience day" for a birthday present but it has now been over a year and I cannot get a result to book it. The company keep on stalling me instead. The booking period for the present was from March – November. I tried to book during this time but the dates were always full. When I finally managed to book a date in September I was informed that the company were carrying out maintenance work on the track that day. As they were unable to comply with their terms they extended the voucher until June. I am due to speak to them again this week but I think the company is experiencing problems again and I am not able to use the track any longer. What should I do?
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I have recently bought a hot tub and it is leaking as the man I hired has not completed construction, he keeps putting it off and never seems to fix the repairs. What can I do?
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I have recently bought I car that I have now found to be defective when I asked a mechanic. I have warranty on the car but apparently it doesn't cover any pre-existing conditions. Is this a legal clause?
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