Consumer rights: Know the history before buying a car privately

The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission receives thousands of complaints over used motors every year

Research from the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) has found that one fifth of us don’t carry out any checks before buying a used car. None at all.

Moreover, nearly a quarter (23%) bought from private sellers — which means that we bought without any of the consumer protections that apply when you buy from a showroom or car dealer.