Consumer Rights Act 2015: Primary legislation governing consumer rights, including vehicle sales, quality expectations, and remedies for faulty vehicles
Road Traffic Act 1988: Key legislation covering road safety, vehicle roadworthiness, driver licensing, and insurance requirements
Vehicle Excise and Registration Act 1994: Governs vehicle registration and taxation requirements in the UK
Sale of Goods Act 1979: Covers the sale of used vehicles, including implied terms about quality and fitness for purpose
Consumer Protection Act 1987: Provides protection against defective products and establishes liability framework
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Regulates unfair terms in contracts and limits the extent to which liability can be excluded
Road Vehicles (Registration and Licensing) Regulations 2002: Detailed regulations on vehicle registration procedures and documentation requirements
Motor Vehicles (Third Party Risks) Regulations 1972: Covers mandatory insurance requirements and third-party risk protection
Road Vehicle (Construction and Use) Regulations 1986: Specifies technical requirements for vehicle construction and acceptable use on roads
Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008: Prohibits unfair commercial practices and misleading actions in vehicle sales
Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013: Regulates information requirements and cancellation rights in consumer contracts
Financial Services and Markets Act 2000: Governs financial aspects of vehicle purchases, particularly relevant for financed purchases
Consumer Credit Act 1974: Regulates credit arrangements and financing options in vehicle purchases
Clean Air Act 1993: Environmental legislation affecting vehicle emissions and environmental standards
Vehicle Excise Duty (Reduced Pollution) Regulations 2001: Environmental regulations regarding vehicle emissions and related taxation
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR): European Union regulation on data protection and privacy, affecting personal information handling
Data Protection Act 2018: UK implementation of GDPR, governing how personal data must be handled in vehicle transactions
