Consumer Rights Act 2015: Primary legislation governing consumer rights in vehicle sales between traders and private individuals, including rights regarding vehicle quality, fitness for purpose, and remedies for breaches
Sale of Goods Act 1979: Fundamental legislation covering the sale of goods, including vehicles, setting out implied terms about title, description, quality, and fitness for purpose
Misrepresentation Act 1967: Legislation dealing with false or misleading statements made during the sale process, providing remedies for misrepresentation in vehicle sales
Road Traffic Act 1988: Legislation covering road traffic matters including roadworthiness requirements and MOT testing obligations
Vehicle Excise and Registration Act 1994: Legislation governing vehicle registration and taxation requirements during transfer of ownership
Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008: Regulations prohibiting unfair commercial practices, including misleading actions or omissions in vehicle sales
Sale and Supply of Goods to Consumers Regulations 2002: Regulations providing additional protection for consumers in goods transactions, including specific provisions for vehicle sales
Vehicle Registration and Licensing Regulations 2002: Detailed regulations covering the procedures and requirements for vehicle registration and licensing during ownership transfer
Vehicle Details Requirements: Legal obligation to accurately describe the vehicle including VIN, registration details, and mileage disclosure
Ownership and Title Provisions: Legal requirements regarding clear title, freedom from encumbrances, and disclosure of previous ownership history
Condition Disclosure Requirements: Legal obligations to disclose known defects, roadworthiness status, and current MOT status
Payment Terms Requirements: Legal framework for documenting price, payment terms, method of payment, and receipt requirements
Transfer Obligations: Legal requirements for DVLA notification, documentation transfer, and insurance implications during vehicle ownership transfer
