Second-hand car bought from a garage - needs a clutch replacement. Remedies?

[Eric the Half a Bee]

Would you consider making a claim against the garage if say the front brake pads required replacement after 4 months of use. Of course not. A clutch is made of similar material and is a consumable item. Legal action is an absolute non starter.

Shouldn't a garage be responsible for making sure you got more than a few months out of a second hand car, or is it pass it on and the liability of any issues?

[blue matt]

Shouldn't a garage be responsible for making sure you got more than a few months out of a second hand car, or is it pass it on and the liability of any issues?

a clutch is a consumable though, like the tyres and bulbs, though of course its a lot more expensive