Consumer Rights Act 2015: Key legislation for private sales to consumers, covering quality standards, fitness for purpose, and consumer rights. Defines remedies for faulty vehicles.
Sale of Goods Act 1979: Fundamental legislation for sale contracts, primarily for business-to-business transactions. Covers title, description, quality, and fitness for purpose requirements.
Road Traffic Act 1988: Legislation governing vehicle roadworthiness requirements and vehicle registration/documentation requirements.
Misrepresentation Act 1967: Legislation covering false statements or misrepresentation in sales transactions.
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Legislation setting restrictions on excluding or limiting liability and establishing reasonableness test for contract terms.
Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008: Regulations protecting consumers from unfair trading practices in vehicle sales.
Vehicle Excise and Registration Act 1994: Legislation governing vehicle registration and taxation requirements.
Data Protection Act 2018: Legislation governing the handling and protection of personal information in sales transactions.
DVLA Requirements: Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency requirements for vehicle transfers and registration.
Trading Standards Guidelines: Local authority guidelines and requirements for fair trading in vehicle sales.
