Can I report a car dealer to trading standards?

If the dealership is creating false or deceptive advertisements, you'll want to file your complaint with the Federal Trade Commission or FTC. However, for issues such as errors in your auto-loan or contract agreement, you'll want to file your complaint with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau instead.
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How do I complain about a car dealership UK?

If you have any issues or require any assistance with completing the form, please call our Customer Service team on: 0345 241 3008.
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Where can I complain about a car dealership in South Africa?

You, in fact, have to lodge your complaint with the Motor Industry Ombudsman of South Africa, which is the "independent dispute resolution forum for the South African Motor Industry and its Customers".
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Can I return a used car to a dealership UK?

Problems with cars bought from dealers

(For a used car, “satisfactory quality” takes into account the car's age and mileage.) You have a right to reject something faulty and you're entitled to a full refund within 30 days of purchase in most cases. After 30 days, you lose the short-term right to reject the goods.
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How do I complain about a dealer in Ontario?

1-800-943-6002 x3942. [email protected].
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Do car dealers have an ombudsman?

Welcome to The Motor Ombudsman

Over 7500 businesses, are accredited to one or more of the Codes covering new cars, sales, vehicle warranties, and servicing and repair.
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How do I file a consumer complaint against a company?

A dissatisfied consumer can file a complaint directly with the national commission or appeal against decisions of the state commission within a month from the date of the order. The court fee is Rs 5,000 and the demand draft should be in the name of The Registrar, National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission.
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Can I reject a car after 6 months?

It is possible to reject a car after six months. But it's a lot more difficult. You must prove that the fault was present on the car when you bought it. And that is very difficult after you've owned the car for months, unless of course you had the car assessed by a technician the moment you got it home from the garage.
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Can I ask for my money back after buying a car?

The Consumer Rights Act 2015 gives you the right to ask for a full refund in the first 30 days after buying any product that proves to be faulty, including a new or used car. The law also provides protection for servicing and repair work that renders your car faulty.
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When you buy a used car from a dealer can you return it?

✓ A consumer who has bought a 2nd hand vehicle that exhibits defects within a period of 6 months of buying it, has a right in terms of the CPA to return the vehicle to the dealership for repair or replacement of faulty components or a refund of money paid for the vehicle.
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Who regulates car dealerships in South Africa?

The Motor Vehicle Industry Ombudsman of South Africa (MIOSA), who has been resolving disputes referred voluntarily between motorists and automotive companies for the past 15 years, has been accredited to act as the official ombudsman under the Code for the Automotive Industry.
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Can you return a financed car back to the dealer in South Africa?

No, you usually cannot do this. However, if you made your purchase from a dealership and want to refinance something else, they may accommodate you in the name of good business. Dealers generally aim to have you return one day when you're ready to make your next purchase, after all.
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Can I return a vehicle after purchase in South Africa?

Right to return the vehicle:

There has to be a proven defect in the car or the buyer must prove that the vehicle was sold to him which was not fit for the purpose for which he bought it. The onus will be on the buyer to provide evidence of such defect.
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What can I do if a car dealer ripped me off?

File an official complaint
  1. If you have concerns about false advertising, you can report the dealership to the Federal Trade Commission.
  2. If there was a problem with your contract or your loan terms, report the dealer to the consumer protection office in your state.
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Can you return a used car if it has problems?

If you've purchased a new or used car and you're having second thoughts about it, in most cases, you won't be able to return the car. The dealer who sold you the car is usually not legally obligated to take the car back and issue you a refund or exchange after you've signed the sales contract.
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Who regulates used car dealers in the UK?

The Motor Ombudsman is the automotive dispute resolution body. Fully-impartial, it is the first ombudsman to be focused solely on the automotive sector, and self-regulates the UK's motor industry through its comprehensive CTSI approved Codes of Practice.
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What are my rights with a faulty new car?

What Are Your Rights When Returning A New Car? Under the Consumer Rights Act, if the vehicle goes wrong within the first 30 days of ownership, you can simply reject it for a full refund. If a fault develops after those 30 days but within the first six months, the dealer gets one chance to fix it.
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Can a car dealership take a car back after you signed a contract?

A customer may take delivery of a car on a Friday, drive around for the weekend and suddenly see something that is much more appealing. But once you've signed the deal, this is binding. And a dealer will only allow you to take delivery once the payment has registered after the money has in fact changed hands.”
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Can I get a full refund on a car?

If you report a problem within the first 30 days, and you can demonstrate that the car fails to meet the standards required under the law (note that the burden is on you to prove it, not for the seller to disprove it), you are entitled to receive a full refund for the car.
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Can I reject a faulty used car?

Although the dealer has attempted to repair the car, if it's still faulty, you are entitled to reject it. You only need to give the dealer one attempt at fixing it, which you've done.
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How long after buying a car can you reject it?

Broadly speaking there are three time periods for rejection: within the first 30 days of purchase; after 30 days but before six months; and after six months.
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Do car dealers have to give a 3 month warranty?

Many used cars are sold with a three-month warranty, some have one year while others may have none. This is entirely legal. Although warranties do not have to be offered Lawgistics recommend car dealers provide customers with something in writing (dealer guarantee, claims procedure or simple terms and conditions).
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What are some examples of consumer complaints?

Customer Complaints
  • Long Wait on Hold. ...
  • Unavailable or Out of Stock Product. ...
  • Repeating the Customer's Problem. ...
  • Uninterested Service Rep. ...
  • Poor Product or Service. ...
  • No First Call Resolution. ...
  • Lack of Follow Up. ...
  • New Product or Feature Request.
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How do you complain effectively and get results?

How to Complain Effectively
  1. Focus on feelings, not facts. "The difference comes down to whether you discuss the facts about a situation or your feelings about it," she says. ...
  2. Talk through what's frustrating you. ...
  3. Sandwich your complaint. ...
  4. Lead with how you feel.
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Who should you first contact with a consumer complaint?

Start your complaint with the seller or manufacturer. If they don't help, seek help from your local government or a consumer organization.
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