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Can I cancel car purchase and get refund after the car failed RTA inspection?

Hi.

I paid an advance of AED 5000 to purchase a car. The next day we met at RTA but the car failed the inspection test.

The seller also (verbally) committed to me to provide full-service history which he did not bring.

I now have too much doubt so I want to cancel the deal, but the seller is refusing to refund my money and saying he can have the identified problem fixed.

I do not trust him anymore. Can I get a refund?

I have his sms message confirming the advance payment.

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17 Apr 2023, 08:31

Yes, it is possible as long as the car fails the inspection and doesn't meet your expectations.

17 Apr 2023, 10:51

The seller has run the RTA test one more time and it has passed. But he never shared the service history with me that he (verbally) committed to.

I don't feel comfortable with the car's condition anymore. Can I still claim a refund?

17 Apr 2023, 12:40

Yes.

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17 Apr 2023, 09:02

You bought the car to drive, not to repair. You have the right to terminate the contract. You are entitled to a refund.

Make sure that you discover all his data so that you can then complain against him if he does not return the amount to you.

17 Apr 2023, 10:52

The seller has run the RTA test one more time and it has passed. But he never shared the service history with me that he (verbally) committed to.

I don't feel comfortable with the car's condition anymore. Can I still claim a refund?

17 Apr 2023, 18:04

If the car passes the technical inspection, you cannot now break the sales contract.

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17 Apr 2023, 09:10

Hi,

Yes, we can initiate a refund by sending a legal notice as a preliminary step to the opposite party.

If you would like us to assist you with the same, kindly feel free to contact us by phone.

17 Apr 2023, 10:52

The seller has run the RTA test one more time and it has passed. But he never shared the service history with me that he (verbally) committed to.

I don't feel comfortable with the car's condition anymore. Can I still claim a refund?

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