Consumer and shopping claims question:
I’m buying a bike advertised in the local paper but what if it’s faulty?
Responses:
Good Lawyer Guide's response
If you buy goods from a private seller you have little legal protection if it is faulty. The principle of ‘caveat emptor’ applies which means ‘buyer beware’. This means you will buy the bike in the condition it is in and there is no legal obligation on the seller that it’s either of satisfactory quality or fit for purpose.
That said, it must be in the condition as described in the advert so if it says it is in ‘as new’ condition the seller cannot then sell you a damaged bike, or a bike that is rusty.
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