Consumer Rights Act 2015: Primary legislation for consumer transactions (B2C). Covers quality standards, fitness for purpose, and consumer remedies. Requires goods to be as described, of satisfactory quality, and fit for purpose.
Sale of Goods Act 1979: Fundamental legislation governing sales contracts, especially for B2B transactions. Covers title, description, quality, and fitness for purpose requirements.
Consumer Credit Act 1974: Regulates credit agreements and payment plans, including licensing requirements for credit providers and mandatory information and cooling-off periods.
Financial Services and Markets Act 2000: Provides regulatory framework for financial services, particularly relevant when involving third-party financing arrangements.
Road Traffic Act 1988: Specifies requirements regarding vehicle roadworthiness, registration, and necessary documentation.
Misrepresentation Act 1967: Governs false statements or misrepresentations about the vehicle during the sale process.
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Places restrictions on excluding or limiting liability, particularly important for consumer contracts.
FCA Regulations: Financial Conduct Authority regulations applicable when involving regulated financial activities in vehicle sales.
GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018: Regulations governing the handling and protection of personal data of buyers during the sales process.
Distance Selling Regulations: Regulations applicable when the vehicle sale is conducted remotely rather than in person.
