Consumer Credit Act 1974: Regulates credit agreements and hire purchase arrangements. Key aspects include mandatory information disclosures, cooling-off period provisions, and consumer protections for credit agreements. Particularly relevant when the seller is a business and buyer is a consumer.

Sale of Goods Act 1979: Fundamental legislation governing sales contracts, covering title transfer, implied terms about quality and fitness for purpose, and rights and remedies for both parties in a sale transaction.

Consumer Rights Act 2015: Provides consumer protection in B2C transactions, establishing quality standards, fitness for purpose requirements, and consumer remedies. Essential when selling to individual consumers.

Misrepresentation Act 1967: Governs statements made during the sale process and provides remedies for misrepresentation in contract formation. Important for ensuring accuracy of vehicle descriptions and conditions.

Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Places restrictions on excluding liability in contracts and establishes a reasonableness test for contract terms. Critical for ensuring fairness in payment terms and conditions.

Financial Services and Markets Act 2000: Contains regulatory requirements for offering credit arrangements. Relevant when structuring payment plans and financial terms.

Road Traffic Act 1988: Specifies legal requirements for vehicle transfer and registration. Essential for ensuring proper documentation and transfer of vehicle ownership.

GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018: Establishes obligations for collecting and processing personal data. Relevant when handling buyer's personal and financial information during the sale process.