Consumer Rights Act 2015: Primary legislation for consumer sales (B2C), covering statutory rights, fitness for purpose, satisfactory quality, right to reject and return periods, and remedies for faulty goods
Sale of Goods Act 1979: Primary legislation for business-to-business (B2B) transactions, covering title, description, quality, fitness for purpose, and implied terms in contracts
Misrepresentation Act 1967: Governs false statements made during the sale process and provides remedies for misrepresentation
Road Traffic Act 1988: Covers requirements regarding vehicle roadworthiness, MOT certification, and vehicle registration requirements
Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008: Prohibits misleading actions or omissions and requires transparency in transactions
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Data Protection Act 2018: Legislation governing the handling and protection of personal information of parties involved in the transaction
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Places restrictions on excluding liability and governs reasonableness of contract terms
Finance Act: Relevant for situations where vehicles are being sold with outstanding finance
Distance Selling Regulations: Applicable for vehicle sales conducted remotely or through distance selling methods
