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There are advantages to buying a used car from a trader instead of an individual seller:
✔️ A car has likely undergone thorough checks prior to going on sale
✔️ Traders often give the option to buy an extended warranty policy

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All teeth whitening kits for sale in the UK must display a UK-based manufacturer or importer’s details. Always do your research, and always check the label.

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If you've had a doorstep caller tell your friends, family and neighbours they may be knocking elsewhere. Always report them to us via 0808 223 1133

Illegal skin creams have not been safety tested. There are no guarantees that they were made in sanitary conditions, and no assurances that they are safe to use.

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Are you going to be buying a used car?

We want to know:
❓ What things you look out for when deciding which used car to get
❓ What are you most worried about when buying a used car

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Pay for products over £100 using your credit card, the credit provider & the seller are equally liable for faulty goods #ConsumerRights

Illegal teeth whitening kits for home use can cause burns and damage to gums. Make sure you know what you are buying and who you are buying it from.

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If you are concerned about the safety of a product you have purchased, please report it to Trading Standards on 0808 223 1133

It is illegal to sell alcohol to any persons under the age of 18. Do you know someone selling alcohol to underage individuals? Call us via 0808 223 1133 to report.

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Teeth whiteners bought from online marketplaces have been found to contain illegal & dangerous levels of hydrogen peroxide. Some found to contain up to 300 times the safe, legal limit of hydrogen peroxide.

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💰 When buying a used car, you might be asked to pay a deposit. This is a percentage of the overall sale price.

Don’t pay a deposit until you’ve done your checks and are ready to buy the car.

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While businesses have a responsibility to treat all consumers decently and fairly, it is particularly important that they are aware of their duties towards vulnerable consumers.

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