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German used-car phrase

Gewährleistung ausgeschlossen

Statutory warranty excluded

Useful translation

What it means
for the purchase.

A private seller can generally exclude statutory warranty. A professional seller cannot simply erase consumer rights with one line.

The wording is one piece of evidence, not a diagnosis. Read it alongside seller identity, the complete advert, documents and an independent inspection.

Before you travel

Ask the seller.

  1. 01

    Is this private or professional?

  2. 02

    Who signs the contract?

  3. 03

    Which defects are specifically agreed?

The durable version

Move the claim
into writing.

Save the advert and messages. If this phrase influenced the purchase, replace it with a precise, measurable statement in the contract.

For Austrian context consult the official §57a guidance, ÖAMTC buyer guidance and the EU cross-border overview.

Last legally and technically reviewed: 26 August 2026.