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Fair wear and tear on a previously owned car?

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astraman | 11:14 Mon 30th Jul 2012 | Motoring
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Hi i am voluntary terminating my cars HP contract as i am halfway through payments but the finance company says i am liable for fair wear and tear.The car was 3 years old when i purchased it and had slight scuffs on the front steel wheel and a scratch on the rear spoiler.I have maintained all aspects of the car which is now 6 years old including servicing and repairs.Am i responsible for the scuffed wheel and scratch on the spoiler which was already there when i took out my agreement.
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If you didn't make the HP company aware at the time of the pre-existing marks/damage then I would imagine you are responsible.
I agree at the time of the agreement being taken out a detailed inspection listing pre existing flaws should have been given to you.
Yep, unless you can prove otherwise they will say that you are responsible for them. Is the scuff actually on the wheel or is it on the wheel trim ?
You could have the scratch on the spoiler repaired by Chips Away or similar.
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Hi the slight scuff goes round the outer rim of the steel wheel iteself(alloy).Can i purchase from local shops the product to repair the light platic scratch on my rear plastic spoiler i.e halfords etc?
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Hi i also purcahes the car at my local arnold clark whom gave no report on vehicle condition and advised me to go with this HP agreement as i could simply hand the car back halfway through and get another one.This was my first HP car and im just worried what sort of bill the HP company will provide.
Hi astraman, Chips Away or similar can repair your alloy wheel, you could try some T cut on the spoiler scratch ( which you can buy from most car part / spares shops ).
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Does the t-cut work on platic spoilers.Its the rear one on a hoda civic.Thanks for your advice.Much appreciated.
Yes if it is painted.
This maybe a lesson learnt the hard way Astra, you should always check a hire / leased car & cars you hire when abroad, would there be any chance you finding out who the previous owner was? if so, contact them & see if these marks were on the car when they traded it in.
Ask the lease company whether they follow the BVRLA fair wear and tear guidelines.Most do, you can download a copy and you will know exactly what you will be charged for.Get any repairs done before the hand back or you will be invoiced later...and at a far higher cost.As said any pre-existing damage may be charged to you if its outside the guidelines.

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