What should you do if you notice defects in a used car after purchase? What does “sold as seen” mean in a contract? And what do I need to be aware of when I want to sell my own car? In this episode, we deal with the most important questions relating to buying and selling used cars.
Minute 00:50
SECTION ONE OF THE PODCAST ANSWERS THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS ON “BUYING A USED CAR”:
- What specifically do I need to be aware of before buying a used car?
- What do the terms “clearance” and “accident-free” mean?
- Where can I seek expert help with appraising a car?
Minute 03:10
THE SECOND PART LOOKS AT THE KEY DETAILS YOU NEED TO CHECK BEFORE MAKING A PURCHASE:
- The owner does not want me to take his used car for a test drive. Should I insist on this?
- What is important to bear in mind when signing the contract?
- What does “sold as seen” or “caveat emptor” mean?
Minute 05:00
IN THE THIRD PART, WE LOOK AT DEFECTS AND HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF FROM THEM:
- What can I do if I notice defects in the vehicle after purchase?
- What is the difference between a defect and wear and tear?
- Does the warranty on a used car protect me if defects occur subsequently?
MINUTE 07:00
IN THE FINAL PART, WE CLARIFY QUESTIONS ON FINANCING USED CARS:
- Is it wise to lease a used car?
- What do I need to bear in mind if I want to sell my car?
Note: The podcast with our legal specialists from Fortuna Legal Protection is currently broadcast in Swiss German.
ABOUT THE EXPERT
“Buying used is often a risky decision because the car is frequently not covered by its warranty. In case of doubt, have your vehicle checked over by an expert. If they discover defects, you should raise this as an issue, ideally by registered letter.”
Zvonko Nevistic, Claims Legal Specialist at Fortuna Legal Protection Insurance
Zvonko Nevistic competed his Master’s in Law at the University of Lucerne. After this, he worked for a legal protection insurer, at the District Court of Lucerne and for the SBB. He has been a senior legal specialist within the legal customer service team at Fortuna since June 2017. Zvonko enjoys the day-to-day contact with customers and the challenge of finding a timely, satisfying solution to the legal pitfalls with which he is faced.