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undisclosed crash damage?

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  • 03-09-2007 12:05am
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    wheresthebeef
    Registered Users Posts: 887 ✭✭✭


    Anyone know if its an offence to sell a car with crash damage without telling the new owner that the car was crashed? or is it a case of buyer beware???
    What about if the car is bought from a Simi approved garage? Any experiences or references greatly appreciated!

    Dave


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    masseyno9
    Registered Users Posts: 602 ✭✭✭masseyno9


    Have heard stories bandied around that its only an offence if they directly lie to you. ie.
    buyer: "has this car ever been damaged in a crash"
    dealer: "no"
    Not sure of the accuracy of this though.


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    littlejukka
    Closed Accounts Posts: 423 ✭✭littlejukka


    if the car isn't roadworthy then it's wrong. if the car is fit for the purpose intended then it isn't.


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    wheresthebeef
    Registered Users Posts: 887 ✭✭✭wheresthebeef


    i got my money back. had it looked at in a reputable independant garage who said yes it had been crashed, and although it was driveable it had a lot of issues with rev's and air intake etc.... so i rang the dealership and they pretended not to know it was crashed, even though i have it on good authority that they knew well, and offered me a full cash refund. thats service. no need to go to the SIMI or Small claims now, happy days.


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    Seth Brundle
    Moderators, Politics Moderators Posts: 39,715 Mod ✭✭✭✭Seth Brundle


    Well done!
    Is it up for sale again?


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