Consumer Rights Act 2015: Primary legislation for business-to-consumer (B2C) transactions, covering quality standards, fitness for purpose, and consumer remedies. Requires goods to be as described, of satisfactory quality, and fit for purpose.
Sale of Goods Act 1979: Key legislation for business-to-business (B2B) transactions, containing implied terms about title, description, and quality. Defines fundamental rights and obligations of buyers and sellers.
Road Traffic Act 1988: Governs vehicle roadworthiness requirements, vehicle registration, documentation, and MOT certification requirements.
Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008: Prohibits misleading actions or omissions in trade, requires transparent information, and provides protection against unfair commercial practices.
GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018: Legislation governing the handling of personal information, including privacy requirements and data storage/processing regulations for buyer information.
Misrepresentation Act 1967: Covers false statements that induce contracts and provides remedies for misrepresentation in contractual agreements.
Financial Services and Markets Act 2000: Regulatory framework for financial services, particularly relevant if financing options are included in the vehicle sale.
Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013: Covers distance selling regulations, including cooling-off periods and information requirements for online sales.
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Places restrictions on exclusion clauses and establishes fairness requirements in contract terms.
