What are my rights when buying a used car from a dealer?
How the answer differs across 3 jurisdictions
GermanyFull article Yes — but only if the car has a legal defect and you follow strict steps: notify the dealer promptly, allow repair or replacement, and escalate to withdrawal only if remedies fail or fraud (e.g., odometer rollback) is proven.
You have the right to reject the car and get a full refund, or claim repair, replacement, or price reduction — because a clocked odometer makes the car not of satisfactory quality or as described under the Consumer Rights Act 2015.
AustraliaFull article Yes, tampering with or misrepresenting an odometer reading when selling a car is a criminal offence under Australian consumer law.
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UKThe dealership sold me a car with a clocked odometer. What are my rights?AustraliaThe dealer sold me a car with false odometer reading. Is this a criminal offence?Not legal advice. This article is general information based on publicly available sources, written for educational purposes. Laws change and individual situations vary. Consult a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction before acting on anything you read here. Last reviewed: June 2026.