Second hand car purchase

[BigDogsWang]

I recently bought a second hand Audi from an independent Dealership. When I first looked at the car, I pointed out that the passengers Electric Seat didn't move back or forward. The guy said he would have it fixed. I was due to pick it up last Tuesday, but he emailed me to say the part hadn't arrived. However I urgently needed the car so we agreed that I would collect and pay for the car and return a couple of days later to have the work done. He now keeps fobbing me off saying the part still hasn't arrived, and each time I ring him he tells me he'll ring back but doesn't. I realise I was foolish to let this happen, but needed transport urgently.

Is there anything I can do about this legally? I made him write 'Passenger seat to be fixed' on the final Invoice, if that helps.

[tonywiltshire]

Yes this can be dealt with as you entered into a contract with the supplier and a condition of that contract was that the electric seat would be repaired before purchase, circumstances forced you to obtain the car before it was done this does not excuse the supplier from the obligation that was freely entered into.
Your basic rights are contained in the Sale of goods act 1979 as amended. Part of this act is that goods must correspond to their description and in the 1994 act the term merchantable quality was changed to satisfactory quality which is far more straightforward. If you are getting the run around write and demand the repair is carried out and quote the above act giving a reasonable date by which it must be completed or you will take action, keep a copy and if you wish send it by recorded delivery.

[BigDogsWang]

Excellent Tony, thank you very much.