Introduction
A car purchase represents a significant expenditure. Almost 50% of consumers choose to buy a used car and, in the hope of paying less, they buy from an individual rather than a merchant.
The Consumer Protection Act
does not govern transactions between individuals.
This means that someone selling a car is not obliged to provide the buyer with a guarantee that the car is in good working order. To protect yourself from unpleasant surprises when buying a used car, write down all of the transaction's terms and conditions in a proper contract.
The vendor must be honest in providing information on the car. The Civil Code provides for a guarantee against hidden defects unless you renounce this guarantee in writing in the contract.