Buying a Used Car: Checks Before You Pay and Your Rights if It Goes Wrong

A used car is one of the biggest purchases most people make, and problems are common. This course explains the checks to make before you buy, how your legal rights differ when you buy from a dealer, a private seller or at auction, how the Consumer Rights Act 2015 applies to cars, and how to pay in a way that protects you.

Tutwoo is an independent learning provider. This course gives general information about consumer rights in the UK based on published guidance as at October 2026. It is not legal or financial advice. For help with your own situation, contact the Citizens Advice consumer helpline or another advice service.

© 2026 Tutwoo UK Limited. This course was created in-house by Tutwoo and is our original work. It is for your own learning only: please do not copy, share, record or resell it.