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Hey dealer, where's my car?

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  • 30-04-2012 11:03am
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    Delissimo
    Registered Users Posts: 22 ✭


    Hi all,

    If you've put a deposit down on a used car, is the garage allowed 'use' that car until the sale is finalized (paid for in full)?

    On Friday, I popped into the garage where I'd put a deposit on a used car to be told that it was out getting a "scratch on the bonnet fixed"! I didn't believe this, as I had a good look at the car's paintwork prior to purchase, but didn't pursue his comment further.

    Anyone heard of this (carry on) before?

    Thanks.
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    Delissimo
    Registered Users Posts: 22 ✭Delissimo


    Hi Osi,

    I would like really to believe that was the case. The place where I'm buying the car advertises: "Specialists in All Motor Repairs" and they do the likes of crash repairs, too. So I was thinking that couldn't they do that instead of sending it across the city?


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    aujopimur
    Registered Users Posts: 3,953 ✭✭✭aujopimur


    If it has current tax & test there's a good chance it's on loan to a customer or a staff member is swanning around in it.


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    bazz26
    Registered Users Posts: 51,153 ✭✭✭✭bazz26


    OP, if you think the garage is being dishonest then maybe you should not be buying a car from them.


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    Anan1
    Registered Users Posts: 22,818 ✭✭✭✭Anan1


    Delissimo wrote: »
    Hi all,

    If you've put a deposit down on a used car, is the garage allowed 'use' that car until the sale is finalized (paid for in full)?
    Legally yes, as the car still belongs to them. To use it for any purpose not connected with the sale would be bad practice, though.


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    MugMugs
    Registered Users Posts: 17,875 ✭✭✭✭MugMugs


    Anan1 wrote: »
    Legally yes, as the car still belongs to them. To use it for any purpose not connected with the sale would be bad practice, though.


    And in the event that the mileage and condition is not what you placed a deposit on the back of perhaps you should re consider your position with respects to your purchase. :)


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    Del2005
    Registered Users Posts: 18,915 ✭✭✭✭Del2005


    Delissimo wrote: »
    Hi all,

    If you've put a deposit down on a used car, is the garage allowed 'use' that car until the sale is finalized (paid for in full)?

    On Friday, I popped into the garage where I'd put a deposit on a used car to be told that it was out getting a "scratch on the bonnet fixed"! I didn't believe this, as I had a good look at the car's paintwork prior to purchase, but didn't pursue his comment further.

    Anyone heard of this (carry on) before?

    Thanks.

    Your worried about a car you don't own yet. Some places use customers cars as the runabout, though the majority don't.

    But if you doubt the garages honesty listen to Bazz26.


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