Legal Notice & Terms

Privacy policy

Data controller

Data collected

When you fill in a form on our website (contact, vehicle search, vehicle enquiry or leaving a review), we collect the information you provide: depending on the form, first name, surname, town, email address, phone number and the content of your message. This data is stored in our website's database, hosted on a server in Switzerland (Infomaniak), and a notification is sent to us by email via our email provider. It does not pass through any third-party form-collection service.

No tracking cookies or third-party analytics tools are used on this website. Only technical cookies strictly necessary for the proper functioning of the site may be present.

Purpose of processing

Your data is collected solely for the purpose of processing your request and contacting you back. It is neither sold, transferred to third parties, nor used for commercial purposes without your consent.

Retention period

Your data is kept for as long as necessary to process your request, and for a maximum of 12 months, unless legally required otherwise.

Your rights (Swiss FADP / GDPR)

In accordance with the Swiss Federal Act on Data Protection (FADP) and the European GDPR, you have a right of access, rectification, erasure and objection regarding your personal data. To exercise these rights, contact us at contact@vision-car.ch.

Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data against unauthorised access, loss or disclosure.

General Terms and Conditions of Sale

1. Scope of application

These General Terms and Conditions of Sale (GTC) apply to all transactions concluded between Vision Swiss Car (hereinafter “the Seller”) and any natural or legal person (hereinafter “the Buyer”) wishing to acquire a vehicle or benefit from the services offered.

2. Vehicles and descriptions

The characteristics of the vehicles (mileage, year, condition, equipment) are given for guidance based on the information available at the time of publication. The Seller undertakes to provide a description that is as accurate as possible. A physical inspection of the vehicle is always recommended before any purchase.

Prices are stated in Swiss francs (CHF), all taxes included. They may be changed at any time without notice.

3. Consignment sale

As part of the consignment service, the Owner entrusts their vehicle to Vision Swiss Car for sale. A commission agreed between the parties will be deducted from the sale price. The Owner remains the owner of the vehicle until the deed of sale is signed.

4. Financing and leasing

The leasing and financing simulations available on this website are provided for guidance only. They do not constitute a contractual offer. The final terms are subject to the approval of the financial and banking partners Vision Swiss Car works with, and to acceptance of your application.

5. Reservation and deposit

A vehicle may be reserved upon payment of a deposit whose amount is set by mutual agreement. If the Buyer withdraws, this deposit may be retained as compensation. If the Seller withdraws, the deposit is refunded in full.

6. Transfer of ownership

Transfer of ownership of the vehicle takes place only after full payment of the agreed price and signature of the transfer documents. Risk passes to the Buyer upon delivery of the vehicle.

7. Warranty

Used vehicles are sold as is, unless a warranty is expressly agreed in writing. Vision Swiss Car undertakes to disclose any known defect of the vehicle. The legal warranty against defects (art. 197 Swiss CO) applies within the limits provided by law.

8. Applicable law and jurisdiction

These GTC are governed by Swiss law. Any dispute shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of the Canton of Vaud, subject to recourse to an amicable mediation procedure.

9. Modification of the GTC

Vision Swiss Car reserves the right to modify these GTC at any time. The applicable GTC are those in force at the time the transaction is concluded.