Sold a Car that has broken down HELP ASAP
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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
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
Assuming he heard it running and had a test drive (you or him driving) and there were no issues, then if it is a private sale he has bought it and any problem is his not yours!
I see you have offered him some cash which you don't need to do (although I'd probably do the same) but he bought it as it was so there is no obligation on you - that is how private sales are. Bought as seen with no warranty!
I see you have offered him some cash which you don't need to do (although I'd probably do the same) but he bought it as it was so there is no obligation on you - that is how private sales are. Bought as seen with no warranty!
you had no issues with the car -
it was in good health when you sold it.....
so imagine guy buys car realises that its not for him drops it from 5th to 2nd screws the engine and then comes back to you wanting his money...
yeah right....
id tell him to take a hike. not your issue and not your problem... too many people out there trying it on...
it was in good health when you sold it.....
so imagine guy buys car realises that its not for him drops it from 5th to 2nd screws the engine and then comes back to you wanting his money...
yeah right....
id tell him to take a hike. not your issue and not your problem... too many people out there trying it on...
Can that car be plugged in at a Honda garage and be interrogated for data? If so, and in your heart or hearts you know it was good when you sold it, call his bluff and say you'll pay for Honda to have a gander. If he's pulling your chain he'll soon back off.
Or go for route 1 and tell him to poke off.
Or go for route 1 and tell him to poke off.
gforceg said:
Can that car be plugged in at a Honda garage and be interrogated for data? If so, and in your heart or hearts you know it was good when you sold it, call his bluff and say you'll pay for Honda to have a gander. If he's pulling your chain he'll soon back off.
Or go for route 1 and tell him to poke off.
This. They will be able to tell if it's been over revved from data. Take the car to main dealer but keep your money until you know. Or go for route 1 and tell him to poke off.
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