Consumer Rights Act 2015: Primary legislation for consumer protection in B2C transactions, covering quality standards, fitness for purpose, and consumer rights. Requires goods to be as described, of satisfactory quality, and fit for purpose.
Sale of Goods Act 1979: Fundamental legislation governing sales contracts, particularly for B2B transactions. Covers key aspects including title, description, quality, and fitness for purpose of goods sold.
Misrepresentation Act 1967: Ensures truthfulness in sales processes and provides remedies for false statements made during the transaction.
Road Traffic Act 1988: Governs vehicle-specific requirements including roadworthiness standards, MOT certification requirements, and vehicle registration documentation.
GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018: Legislation governing the handling and protection of personal information of parties involved in the transaction.
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Controls the use of unfair terms in contracts and places restrictions on exclusion clauses that might limit liability.
Fraud Act 2006: Legislation aimed at preventing fraudulent representations about the vehicle during the sale process.
Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008: Provides protection against misleading actions or omissions in trading and ensures transparency in business-to-consumer transactions.
