Buying a used car privately ireland

Your consumer rights

When you buy a new car from a garage or car dealer, you are entering into a consumer contract. You have the same consumer rights as when you buy any other products from a business.

You can expect the car to meet certain conditions of quality and durability and match what was set out in the contract.

You are entitled to certain remedies if something goes wrong after you buy.

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Remedies could be a repair, replacement, refund or price reduction. Read more about your consumer rights and problems with faulty goods.

Consumer rights only apply to deals between a consumer (a person who buys something for personal use or consumption) and a trader (a person who sells goods or services as part of their trade, business or profession).

Using car finance

There are different car finance options available if you need to get a loan to pay for your new car.

Personal loan

Many banks, building societies and credit unions offer car loans.

You borrow the money and own the car immediately. You pay back the money in monthly instalments and usually p

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