New campaign urges used car buyers to ‘check it, don’t regret it’
Shropshire Council’s public protection team, the Trading Standards Institute, and Citizens Advice Bureau are steering people in Shropshire in the right direction, this November, when it comes to buying a used car.
The drive is part of a month-long campaign, launching today (Monday 4 November 2013), at the start of National Consumer Week.
The campaign is urging people buying a used car to ‘check it, don’t regret it’ by assessing whether it is safe, legal and what it seems.
Steve Charmley, Shropshire Council’s Cabinet member responsible for public protection, said:
“A secondhand car that is not up to scratch and is littered with faults can be a danger to the driver and other road users.
“It’s important the used car industry puts a brake on bad practices by dealers being up front with their customers about the condition of cars. That way, people can make an informed choice as to whether it is the car for them.”
Some car-buying resources are:
Postcards, posters and media materials
TrustedDealers car scam buying guide
Throughout the campaign, the twitter and Facebook hashtag is #usedcars.
