Sold as seen

Sandi2472

Does sold as seen have a legal basis in court in ireland.

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118760065#Comment_118760065

If it's a car it cannot be knowingly dangerous.and seller must point out any faults. If they are up front about the fault s and buyer accept it is ok.

A shop can sell clothing that is soiled from being displayed or damaged but must point this out. They cannot knowingly sell anything dangerous

You do have consumer rights.that is why they must make it clear there is a stain or small tear and that is why it is only one third normal price

Del2005

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118760119#Comment_118760119

Writing "Sold as seen" or "Trade Sale" on a receipt from a car dealer, or any business, to has no legal standing when sold to a private individual. The only way that a car dealer can sell a car with a defect is when it's noted on the sales docket, they can't just say you bought it tough. You can't sign away your rights and all sales from a business to a consumer are covered by the Sale of Goods and Supply of Services Act

coylemj

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118760065#Comment_118760065

It appears to be a common stunt pulled by independent car dealers. They give the buyer a receipt saying 'sold as seen' then when the buyer comes back to get a fault fixed, they claim that in accepting that piece of paper, you have waived all your rights. It's not worth the paper it's written on.

When buying a car from a dealer, a consumer can agree to effectively sign away their rights in the following scenario but the dealer cannot unilaterally write something on a piece of paper to deprive you of your rights.........

(a) it is agreed between the seller and the buyer that the vehicle is not intended for use in the condition in which it is to be delivered to the buyer under the contract, and

(b) a document consisting of a statement to that effect is signed by or on behalf of the seller and the buyer and given to the buyer prior to or at the time of such delivery, and

(c) it is shown that the agreement referred to in paragraph (a) is fair and reasonable.

https://www.irishstatutebook.ie/eli/1980/act/16/section/13/enacted/en/html

JustJoe7240

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058236673/sold-as-seen

Private sale or retailer/dealer?

Sandi2472

Dealer .my understanding was that it isn't legal for a shop/ dealer to state that that buyer would have some consumer rights

Sandi2472

macvin

Once you are informed or have the opportunity to view the item and are told that it is being sold in the "as seen" condition and you are made aware of potential issues, it is perfectly ok.

Many places get rid of shop soiled items this way.