What rights do I have if a used car from a dealer develops a fault?

nidirect explains that buyers from traders have statutory consumer rights. If the vehicle was not of satisfactory quality at the time of sale and the problem appears within 30 days, you may be entitled to reject it and seek a refund.

After 30 days but within six months, the trader normally gets one opportunity to repair or replace the vehicle before further remedies are considered. After six months, you can still have rights, but proving the fault existed at delivery becomes more important.

Put the complaint in writing, describe the fault clearly and keep diagnostic reports, invoices and messages. Do not let a dealer turn a legal consumer-rights issue into a vague warranty discussion if the statutory rights are stronger.

For 'What rights do I have if a used car from a dealer develops a fault?', keep a written record of the exact vehicle, seller details and checks you relied on before payment. That evidence is far more useful later than relying on memory or verbal promises.