Guidance

Selling vehicles, parts or accessories affected by safety recalls

What used-vehicle outlets, car supermarkets, dealerships, auction houses and commercial online sellers need to do when selling a recalled vehicle or part.

• From: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
• Published: 19 July 2013

Applies to England, Scotland and Wales

Documents

Guide to safety recalls in the used vehicle industry

PDF, 236 KB, 7 pages

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Details

This guide explains the safety recall responsibilities for anyone who sells used vehicles or automotive product to consumers.

There are agreed industry codes of practice for vehicle safety defects and recalls and safety defects and recalls in the vehicle aftermarket.

Published 19 July 2013