Legal assistance with car purchase problems

Questioner

Dear, 3 weeks ago I bought a car from a car dealer. Once I got home I took the car (after driving 500 km) to the garage for the necessary MOT and for a major service. The car had some starting problems and I wanted to have them fixed right away. Here I was told (after 2 weeks) that the engine was completely broken, and special oil had been poured into the engine to hide wear and tear and to make the car run temporarily. After a phone call to the car dealer I was told that I had not put any oil in the car (there was enough in it when I bought it) and that I should go to court if I did not agree.

Lawyer

Dear questioner, a buyer of a second-hand car is expected to do some research into the technical condition before buying. What you can expect from this car, the features, depends on the purchase price. Is this remarkably low or normal? The case you describe, however, is a deliberate act that has caused you to err on the side of the car's characteristics. If proven, this should be at the expense of the seller. The problem is that ultimately a judge must make a decision if the garage owner cannot be persuaded otherwise. Nevertheless, you could try it in a registered letter, a notice of default on the grounds of non-conformity, error or fraud. If necessary, I can help you write this letter.