Road Traffic Act 1988: Primary legislation governing vehicle registration and licensing requirements, as well as road worthiness and safety standards for vehicles in England and Wales
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Legislation protecting consumer rights in vehicle sales between dealers and private individuals, covering quality standards and misrepresentation
Sale of Goods Act 1979: Fundamental legislation governing sale of goods including vehicles, covering aspects of title, description, and quality requirements
Misrepresentation Act 1967: Legislation dealing with false statements made during the sale process, providing remedies for misrepresentation in vehicle sales
Vehicle Excise and Registration Act 1994: Regulatory framework for vehicle registration and DVLA notification requirements during ownership transfer
Money Laundering Regulations 2017: Regulations governing cash transactions above certain thresholds in vehicle sales to prevent money laundering
GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018: Data protection legislation governing the handling and processing of personal information of parties involved in the vehicle transfer
Finance Act: Legislation relevant when dealing with vehicles that have outstanding finance arrangements
VAT Regulations: Tax regulations applicable when the seller is VAT registered, governing the VAT treatment of vehicle sales
