Petitions/Create a mandatory money protection deposit scheme when buying a used car
StatusOngoing
Opened20 Jan 2026
Closes
Government response
Parliamentary debateNot eligible
Milestones

The government to set up a safety deposit scheme for customers who purchase used cars from any dealership. The money should be protected in the scheme during their 30 day right to reject period. The money would then be released after that time to the dealership on the basis no dispute has arisen.

Many people experience the turmoil when enforcing their Consumer Rights 30 Day right to reject when a dealership contests the facts. We need a government backed safety deposit scheme for buyers to hold their money, then have it released to the dealership after 30 days. If a dispute arises, the buyers evidence can be assessed by the schemes panel to determine to return the money to the buyer or not. This could deter cowboy dealerships, and reduce stressful court claims.

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Constituency engagement ranking

James Wild
1James Wild MP
North West Norfolk
3
Steve Barclay
2Steve Barclay MP
North East Cambridgeshire
2
Ruth Cadbury
3Ruth Cadbury MP
Brentford and Isleworth
1
Alex Burghart
4Alex Burghart MP
Brentwood and Ongar
1
Mary Kelly Foy
5Mary Kelly Foy MP
City of Durham
1
Nigel Farage
6Nigel Farage MP
Clacton
1
Sarah Jones
7Sarah Jones MP
Croydon West
1
Danny Kruger
8Danny Kruger MP
East Wiltshire
1
Tom Rutland
9Tom Rutland MP
East Worthing and Shoreham
1
Mike Wood
10Mike Wood MP
Kingswinford and South Staffordshire
1