Anonymous

Seemed fine but now question honesty

I purchased a car from this dealership after a test drive, which seemed fine at the time. However, after having the vehicle for just a few days, I noticed it was rough on idle. I took it to an independent garage for an assessment, and was told that the car needed a new clutch, flywheel, and several other repairs, amounting to a few thousand Pounds in total. The car had been purchased for £4,995. I returned the car to the dealership and, fortunately, was able to get a full refund under my consumer rights within 30 days. To my surprise, just three weeks later, I saw the same car listed for sale on their website at the same price I originally paid. As a business, if they had spent £2,000–£3,000 say fixing the car’s issues, they would likely have to sell it at a higher price to recoup those costs?. The fact that it’s back on the market at the same price raises concerns about the dealership’s practices. I feel fortunate to have dodged a bullet here, but I would strongly advise caution when buying from this garage or at least take a mechanic or someone who knows cars well with you.