Warning issued after unsafe car found at Norfolk dealership

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 8 Oct, 17:14 · Archive

Norfolk Trading Standards discovered an unroadworthy vehicle for sale during an inspection of second-hand car premises.

Norfolk Trading Standards Service inspected two second-hand car sales premises on 6 October and checked five vehicles for roadworthiness. One was found to be unsuitable for the road, with investigations into that vehicle now ongoing.

The discovery has prompted a warning for drivers to carry out checks before buying a used vehicle. A spokesman for Norfolk Trading Standards Service said: 'Second-hand car sales are one of the sectors we receive the most complaints about, so we would encourage buyers to use our handy Car Buying Checklist to help make sure they get what they pay for.'

Drivers can check a vehicle's MOT history on the GOV.UK website to compare advertised mileage with records from previous MOT tests. Norfolk Trading Standards Service also reminded second-hand car dealers to follow guidance on trading legally and responsibly. Anyone who believes they have been targeted by a rogue trader should report it through the Citizens Advice consumer helpline.

How it is being reported

• Warning issued for motorists after unsafe car found for sale at dealershipMotorists are being urged to take care when buying used cars after Norfolk Trading Standards discovered an unroadworthy vehicle was found for sale.Norwich Evening News · 8 Oct, 16:52
• Warning issued for motorists after unsafe car found for sale at dealershipMotorists are being urged to take care when buying used cars after Norfolk Trading Standards discovered an unroadworthy vehicle was found for sale.Eastern Daily Press · 8 Oct, 16:52

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