What to do when things go wrong

• Go back to the seller straight away, explain the problem and say what you want done.
  
  
• If you aren't happy with the outcome, get advice. Contact Trading Standards.
  
  
• You can go to court or use a Trade Association conciliation/arbitration scheme.  For more information on the procedure contact Trading Standards.
  
  
• If you are a member of the AA or RAC they will advise you on the problems of buying a used car.
  
  AA - Telephone Number: 0990 500 600
  RAC - Telephone Number: 0990 533 533
  
  
• For information on a car's history (cost approx. £25):
  
  HPI Autodata - Telephone Number: 01722 422 422
  AA Car Data Check - Telephone Number: 0800 234 999

If you require any more information or general advice please contact:

Contact Information
Send us a Message	Trading Standards Tameside MBC Council Offices Wellington Road Ashton under Lyne Lancs OL6 6DL View local map
0161 342 8355
0161 342 2288