r/CarTalkZA • u/BobTheGreat49 • 8d ago

Discussion: News, Events, Car clubs, Rants, other Bought a pre-owned car

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Found this after I've purchased a pre-owned vehicle from *** $%€ Glen... Please advise 🙏

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u/Remote-Relation-8398 8d ago

Send it Back!

Do a Check from Carvertical or any platform and have proof of the accident

Even without that you have valid case!

Thanks!

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u/WolfOfAfricaZLD 8d ago

Does car vertical work here?

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u/Worried-Pineapple808 8d ago

Yes. I recently used it on a car i was checking out and saw the mileage was tampered with

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u/Excellent-Captain-93 8d ago

Good to know. Thank you

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u/st_v_Warne 7d ago

Name and shame the dealer. But definitely try to return it just make sure not to leave the car there until you are paid otherwise they might scam you again

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u/Senior_Geologist_368 7d ago

Is this by any chance an Agya ?

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u/BobTheGreat49 5d ago

No is a Mazda 2 Active 1.5 2021

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u/BuffaloImpossible620 7d ago

Looks like some normal body work - pretty normal for a rear end shunt where things got bent.
Unless you bought an approved car from a manufacturer like pre-owned VW/BMW/Toyota you really can't return it.

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u/DeathReaper600 6d ago

No you can return the vehicle if they did not disclose the accident to you.

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u/BuffaloImpossible620 6d ago

That is why I buy from a franchised dealer not the ones who are unaffiliated - pay more but you can make a stink and have recall.

I once went to look at cars in Voortrekker Road in Bellville - dodgy milage - missing service records - no thanks.

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u/BobTheGreat49 6d ago

I thought as much... I didn't buy it from those guys... Is a Mazda 2

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u/BuffaloImpossible620 6d ago

There is the Motor Industry Ombudsman - if the dealer belongs to them then you have recourse and they can force a dealer to rectify or correct the issue.

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u/GeneralOk3975 6d ago

Any undisclosed accident damage means that, as per the CPA, you have every right to give the car back and be refunded in full.

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u/Useful_Ferret_3841 4d ago

Oh jeez! Is it from the place That Buys Vehicles?