Consumer Rights Act 2015: Core legislation for consumer transactions, covering quality standards, fitness for purpose, and consumer rights. Particularly relevant if one party is a private seller and the other a consumer.
Sale of Goods Act 1979: Establishes fundamental principles of sale contracts, including conditions and warranties, and title and transfer of ownership in goods sales.
Misrepresentation Act 1967: Governs false statements or misrepresentations made during the sale process, providing remedies for parties who enter contracts based on false information.
Road Traffic Act 1988: Specifies vehicle roadworthiness requirements and registration obligations for road vehicles in the UK.
Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008: Prohibits unfair commercial practices in consumer transactions and sets standards for fair trading.
Fraud Act 2006: Addresses fraudulent representations in transactions and provides legal framework for preventing and punishing fraud.
Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013: Specifies requirements for information provision, cancellation rights, and additional charges in consumer contracts.
DVLA Requirements: Regulatory requirements from the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency regarding vehicle registration transfer procedures and documentation.
MOT Certification: Regulatory requirements for vehicle roadworthiness testing and certification that must be considered in vehicle sales.
