Sold a Car that has broken down HELP ASAP

[DanielJames]

Of course there was nothing wrong with it. The guy came and inspected the car thoroughly before buying.

I think there's a chance he's over revved it or missed a gear. Doesn't seem like the lad to try it on but you never know...

[No Bend]

If you sold it and it was fine at that time, it's his bad luck.

I recently sold a car i'd owned for 8 years and really cared for. Young bloke bought it and drove it home, rang me up that night asking why it was running so rough. He went on to explain that he'd revved it out in 1st and 2nd beyond the redline 'cos it was going great!'

Turns out that he'd only popped a few vacuum lines off, easy fix. But if it was serious damage, he'd have done it.

You sold the car in good working order, he bought it when it was in good working order. It stopped running that way when he owned it. Do not return any money, he may have killed it himself, maybe it just died, but you sold it in good faith.

[UK345]

Private sold as seen not your problem. Now do yourself a favour and don't make him aware of the baked beans can you have used to patch up a hole in the exhaust

[UK345]

Private sold as seen not your problem. Now do yourself a favour and don't make him aware of the baked beans can you have used to patch up a hole in the exhaust

[SidJames]

similar story but not as bad potential consequences.

Guy test drove and bought my car. 20 miles down the road the alternator gave up. He phones me and says RAC want £150 to do a roadside fix, how do I want to pay.

really sorry mate, that's what happens. Jog on.

suggest you do the same, but you've made the rookie mistake of turning up and being sympathetic, and also implying there might be compo once you've had the codes read.

Don't even go there.

[Muzzer79]

DanielJames said:

Of course there was nothing wrong with it. The guy came and inspected the car thoroughly before buying.

I think there's a chance he's over revved it or missed a gear.

So, just tell him to do one?

[TVR1]

DanielJames said:

This afternoon I sold my S2000 to a nice chap from down south.

Long story short he's done about 10 miles and the engine has started knocking.

He wants his money back, it was fine when I sold it.

Where do I stand? I'm currently with the lad now and have offered some money back so to not be a but he's not having it and claims he's going to take me to court.

For all I know he's been ragging it, missed a gear and spun a shell!

Advice welcome.

Dan

Edited by nick heppinstall on Saturday 29th August 20:36

Pray tell, who is this nick heppinstall that edited your post?

[slk 32]

If he wanted a warranty he should have bought it from a trader.

The only time I would ever countenance a refund would be if it blew up within sight of my house.

As an old friend once said..its got a gateway guarantee..Once you're past the gate it's finished

[nick heppinstall]

TVR1 said:

Pray tell, who is this nick heppinstall that edited your post?

It is me. Nick Heppinstall :-)

[DanielJames]

Thanks for the replies all.

I just stayed with the lad whilst the recovery came. I offered him £250 back to cover the recovery and inspection etc but he refused and said he wants to get it looked over by a professional first.

I'm worried he might be taking it to a friend and get some bs engineering report done or something.

Can anyone link me to some reading I can do about this situation? Not that I don't trust the responses, but on Google I'm only finding links to other forum posts...

[Podie]

nick heppinstall said:

TVR1 said:

Pray tell, who is this nick heppinstall that edited your post?

It is me. Nick Heppinstall :-)

[Podie]

nick heppinstall said:

TVR1 said:

Pray tell, who is this nick heppinstall that edited your post?

It is me. Nick Heppinstall :-)

[TVR1]

nick heppinstall said:

TVR1 said:

Pray tell, who is this nick heppinstall that edited your post?

It is me. Nick Heppinstall :-)

I was wondering why your name is in the edit? Some sort of skulllduggerty or perhaps a double identity. But then, I noticed your profile........

Yellow wedge? You could be Jack the Ripper but all would be good.

[No Bend]

Offering him any money was your first wrong move.

He bought it, he owns it.

[TVR1]

Podie said:

nick heppinstall said:

TVR1 said:

Pray tell, who is this nick heppinstall that edited your post?

It is me. Nick Heppinstall :-)

[DanielJames]

So despite the guy seemingly leaving on a positive note ive just as this email.

Dear Dan

I am writing in relation to the car registration number:

I entered into the contract in reliance on statements made by you that are untrue. These false statements amount to fraudulent misrepresentation. I intend to bring an action against you for misrepresentation and will be claiming rescission. This is without prejudice to my right to claim damages on the fraudulent basis.

The car is currently undriveable and is currently in a kfc car park in Manchester. I will be arranging for the car to be taken to my home in Gloucestershire and will be arranging for an expert's report on the car. I will also be asking the expert to compare the state of the car with the statements that you have made about the car. By taking the car to Goucestershire in order to arrange an expert's examination, I am not affirming the contract. I am rejecting the car. After I have obtained an expert's report, I will then be commencing proceedings and will be claiming rescission and damages and costs.

Regards


Not too happy to be receiving that.

[No Bend]

Don't respond to it. He's trying it on, with scare tactics and bullst spiel. He bought it, drove it, killed it. Owns it.

[Podie]

No Bend said:

Don't respond to it. He's trying it on, with scare tactics and bullst spiel. He bought it, drove it, killed it. Owns it.

Agreed.

You have the option for inspections n prior to purchase.

As long as you (the OP) didn't hide anything, then ignore it.

[GC8]

Used cars purchases are risky and you are on your own unless the car was dangerous or the vendor lied. If the car appeared to be good, you had no doubt that it was good and it later failed then he hasnt a leg to stand on. If you lied then youre in trouble.

If he has thrapped a new to him car and damaged the engine then he has no recourse against you.

[Butter Face]

Dan, IIRC you're a Honda man right? (if I remember you from CL?)

Therefore you know these cars, what statements did you make about the car? Anything you (reading your advert back) shouldn't have said?

Although it's easy to say 'caveat emptor' it doesn't always work like that in person, there was a thread on MSE recently that a private seller got taken to court and lost. Be careful.

I wouldn't personally reply at all right now. Let him get a report of he so wishes, right now do nothing and say nothing. He has to follow a process if he really plans to take this legal and it doesn't feel nice when it's happening!!