Do you have to have your car repaired by the dealer?

Buy from dealerships with good service departments. Have your car serviced consistently at the same dealer, if you can, and buy from them if they excel. That said, You do not have to have your car repaired by the dealer you bought it from.

Can a car be repaired after the warranty is over?

See your owner’s manual or our article for details. Most automakers and many dealers can authorize repairs after the warranty is over, depending on the circumstances and their mood — one reason to be patient and courteous with dealer staff.

Can you take a faulty used car back to the seller?

Sadly, if you bought the car from a private seller you do not have any rights. Within your first 30 days of ownership, you can take your faulty used car back to the dealer for a refund or repair. Think about whether the problem is likely to lead to bigger issues.

Is it legal to buy a faulty car in the UK?

In the UK you have the legal rights if you buy a faulty used car that you bought from a used car dealer or a second-hand car dealer. These legal rights come under the under the Consumer Act 2015.

What should I do before buying a car from a friend?

Take the vehicle to an independent mechanic to inspect the vehicle. The mechanic has specialized equipment and knowledge to tell you what, if anything, needs to be repaired. The mechanic also can give you approximate costs of repairs. Before buying the car, confirm that the title is free and clear.

Can you repair a car at a service station?

Repairs at dealerships tend to be quite expensive. Many car owners limit the use of dealership mechanics to just warranty-related repairs. General Repair Shops: While parts often cost more at service stations, as compared to dealerships, labor often is less expensive.

Where to go if you have a car repair?

What you should do next depends on where the repair was done. Your options will vary slightly for each type of automotive service center: a small, private garage; a chain shop; or a car dealership.

How often does a car cannot be repaired?

That is, the cars that cannot be repaired after a certain number of repair attempts or days in the shop. This is often four times OR 30 days in the first year. But the part of that sentence that causes the phenomenon described in the first paragraph is the word “manufacturers.”

When do dealers not have to disclose repairs?

The dealer that completed the repair is not required to disclose that repairs have been completed if the amount of damage falls below a certain threshold. Most states set a threshold of three to six percent of the MSRP as the required amount for disclosure to a buyer.

What to do if your car is damaged while in the shop?

Your Car Was Damaged While In The Shop. Who Pays? You bring your car to a dealer for repair and when you pick it up it has a dent in it. The manager tells you to file a claim with your insurance company because he does not know what happened to your car. What do you tell him?

What did the dealership do to my car?

I took my car to the dealership that I had brought it from to have a service. They replaced the brake pads and skimmed the discs. Which took around 8 hours, I had rang several times to see if my car was ready to be picked up and was told that they were waiting for a part to arrive.

Is the car damage free at the dealership?

Interestingly the car was brought in to the dealer damage free and is no longer making any wind noise. There was other work done to the car during this period of time. Interestingly, the dealer has camera’s but is unable to determine if the car came in damaged because the camera’s are not “hi-def” – interesting.