Consumer Rights Act 2015: Key legislation for dealer-consumer sales, covering quality standards, fitness for purpose, consumer rights, and requirements for accurate description of vehicles
Sale of Goods Act 1979: Fundamental legislation governing sales contracts, defining key terms like title, description, and quality standards, particularly relevant for private vehicle sales
Road Traffic Act 1988: Covers vehicle roadworthiness requirements, vehicle registration procedures, and MOT certification requirements
Misrepresentation Act 1967: Legislation governing false statements or misrepresentations about the vehicle and available remedies for misrepresentation
Law of Property (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1989: Specifies requirements for proper execution of deeds and formal requirements for valid contracts
Vehicle Excise and Registration Act 1994: Legislation covering vehicle tax requirements and registration procedures
Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR: Regulations governing the handling and protection of personal information of parties involved in the transaction
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Legislation controlling the use of exclusion clauses and ensuring reasonableness of contract terms
