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4 متاح 4 • عرض الجميعFalse promises and hidden defects: Can you sue Dubai's top used car dealer?


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Q: Dear Sir/Madam,
I purchased a car from Dubai's largest second-hand dealership with full faith in their claim, on their website, that all cars on sale are thoroughly inspected and free from any material defects.
Eleven months later, I decided to sell the car privately and received a matching offer.
However, I was unable to sell it despite passing the RTA test because I discovered that the car had undergone chassis repair, with evidence that such repairs took place before the car was sold to me.
The dealership must have been fully aware of these defects when they completed the RTA registration on my behalf.
I had no doubt that the car was defective as its VIN number did not return any history of accidents. I feel extremely disappointed and let down because the car is now worth 50k less.
Could you please advise me on my legal options?
Am I in a position to sue them for compensation?



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كيف يمكنني استرداد الدفعة الأولى لسيارة اشتريتها وفشلت في فحص هيئة الطرق والمواصلات؟
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س: مرحبًا،
هذا يتعلق بشراء سيارة مستعملة. لقد قمت بتقديم دفعة مقدمة لشراء سيارة مستعملة من خلال البنك وفشلت السيارة في فحص هيئة الطرق والمواصلات. يقول البائع أنه سيقوم بالإصلاح وستنجح في الفحص.
قلت لا أريد السيارة ورد لي الدفعة. وهو الآن يرفض سداد الأموال.
كيف يمكنني إرجاع الأموال؟
لدي جميع المحادثات مع البائع عبر الواتساب.

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الإجراءات الاحتياطية قبل شراء سيارة مرهونة في دولة الإمارات

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س: سأشتري سيارة مستعملة في دولة الإمارات. لقد وجدت سيارة جيدة، لكن المالك يقول إنه اشتراها بقرض مصرفي.
كيف يمكنني التحقق مما إذا كان قد سدد قرضه بالكامل قبل شراء هذه السيارة؟


2020/05/10
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How can I get a deposit refund after the seller refused to fix a faulty used car?




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Q: Dear Lawyers,
I agreed with a seller to buy a used car for which I paid a deposit, but the car failed an RTA inspection. The seller refused to fix the car and refund the money.
After going back and forth, I agreed to pay part of the cost (300 Dhs) to save my deposit. We tried to transfer the car, but the office was closed, so it wasn't done while I paid the balance amount as well.
I took the car for a drive, and it became clear that the seller was lying. The car overheated after just 15 minutes. I immediately called him and paid for recovery to take the car to a garage of his choice.
The mechanic said that either the head gasket is blown or the engine needs a replacement.
I asked for a refund, but he refused. We went to the police station, where they tried to reason with him, but he refused to listen to them as well.
The police eventually told me to file a case to claim my refund. I have proof of all the bank transfers and WhatsApp chats to back my claim.





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2024/07/02
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Federal Law No. (10) of 1992 On Evidence in Civil and Commercial Transactions 14
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Federal Law No. (15) of 2020 on Consumer Protection 0
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Cabinet Resolution No (12) of 2007 Concerning the Executive Regulations of Federal Law No (24) of 2006 on Consumer Protection 0
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