Problem with a car i sold to somebody
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M-SportMatt said:
Hammer some frozen sausages in his lawn and shag his wife
That'll learn him
That'll learn him
Shore said:
Time to go behind his back and sleep with his wife I'm afraid.
Oh lord, I am snorting & giggling like a good 'un at work this morning. I love pistonheads. 
OP - not your problem, politely advise them it was sold as seen with no warranty, and it was accurately described to the best of your abilities... then block all contact.
EDIT: Your ebay ad is 100% fair & honest. Not your problem at all.
Edited by Andehh on Monday 27th March 10:22
k off.
Not sure if completely relevant but .....A few years ago I sold a vehicle for 13k. Guy came a long way with his family. Took car on 15 mile test drive with me mainly driving. Good look around it etc. Paid and left.
Now. I'd owned it for 3 years and spent a fortune in its upkeep. Imagine my surprise when I got a call 2 hours later saying that he was on hard shoulder broken down.
Engine was destroyed and written off. Never even got him home. Very nice chap to be fair and also very reasonable. I asked for proof of damage via photos which I received. Replacement engine was 2.2k refurbed . I gave him 600 quid towards it.
Many would have told him buyer beware etc. However he wasn't threatening or verbally abusive and knew it was his responsibility. But I felt bad and so chipped some money back. Which he was grateful for. My logic was that he was reasonable and polite so I would also be reasonable.
In your case it is different as u were listing with declared faults at a budget end of the market. So in this case I would do nothing and give nothing back.
Its still not a nice position to be in when you sell things in genuine good faith though.
Now. I'd owned it for 3 years and spent a fortune in its upkeep. Imagine my surprise when I got a call 2 hours later saying that he was on hard shoulder broken down.
Engine was destroyed and written off. Never even got him home. Very nice chap to be fair and also very reasonable. I asked for proof of damage via photos which I received. Replacement engine was 2.2k refurbed . I gave him 600 quid towards it.
Many would have told him buyer beware etc. However he wasn't threatening or verbally abusive and knew it was his responsibility. But I felt bad and so chipped some money back. Which he was grateful for. My logic was that he was reasonable and polite so I would also be reasonable.
In your case it is different as u were listing with declared faults at a budget end of the market. So in this case I would do nothing and give nothing back.
Its still not a nice position to be in when you sell things in genuine good faith though.
horster said:
Not sure if completely relevant but .....A few years ago I sold a vehicle for 13k. Guy came a long way with his family. Took car on 15 mile test drive with me mainly driving. Good look around it etc. Paid and left.
Now. I'd owned it for 3 years and spent a fortune in its upkeep. Imagine my surprise when I got a call 2 hours later saying that he was on hard shoulder broken down.
Engine was destroyed and written off. Never even got him home. Very nice chap to be fair and also very reasonable. I asked for proof of damage via photos which I received. Replacement engine was 2.2k refurbed . I gave him 600 quid towards it.
Many would have told him buyer beware etc. However he wasn't threatening or verbally abusive and knew it was his responsibility. But I felt bad and so chipped some money back. Which he was grateful for. My logic was that he was reasonable and polite so I would also be reasonable.
In your case it is different as u were listing with declared faults at a budget end of the market. So in this case I would do nothing and give nothing back.
Its still not a nice position to be in when you sell things in genuine good faith though.
Now. I'd owned it for 3 years and spent a fortune in its upkeep. Imagine my surprise when I got a call 2 hours later saying that he was on hard shoulder broken down.
Engine was destroyed and written off. Never even got him home. Very nice chap to be fair and also very reasonable. I asked for proof of damage via photos which I received. Replacement engine was 2.2k refurbed . I gave him 600 quid towards it.
Many would have told him buyer beware etc. However he wasn't threatening or verbally abusive and knew it was his responsibility. But I felt bad and so chipped some money back. Which he was grateful for. My logic was that he was reasonable and polite so I would also be reasonable.
In your case it is different as u were listing with declared faults at a budget end of the market. So in this case I would do nothing and give nothing back.
Its still not a nice position to be in when you sell things in genuine good faith though.
I sold my 540i a few weeks ago, I happened to see the guy who bought it from me about a week later, turns out the day after he bought it the starter motor packed in, I felt terrible and was being apologetic to which he replied; 'Why are you apologizing? It was working when I bought the car from you, it's just one of those things'. We all know that buying a second hand car, especially at the cheaper end of the market is always going to be a gamble and anyone who thinks a cheap car isn't going to have possible problems is living in the clouds IMO. Therefore, I can only agree with what's been said and suggest you do nothing. Also, if you're 5'11" and 18 stone I very much doubt he'll be knocking on your door anytime soon so wouldn't worry about that!!
horster said:
Not sure if completely relevant but .....A few years ago I sold a vehicle for 13k. Guy came a long way with his family. Took car on 15 mile test drive with me mainly driving. Good look around it etc. Paid and left.
Now. I'd owned it for 3 years and spent a fortune in its upkeep. Imagine my surprise when I got a call 2 hours later saying that he was on hard shoulder broken down.
Engine was destroyed and written off. Never even got him home. Very nice chap to be fair and also very reasonable. I asked for proof of damage via photos which I received. Replacement engine was 2.2k refurbed . I gave him 600 quid towards it.
Many would have told him buyer beware etc. However he wasn't threatening or verbally abusive and knew it was his responsibility. But I felt bad and so chipped some money back. Which he was grateful for. My logic was that he was reasonable and polite so I would also be reasonable.
In your case it is different as u were listing with declared faults at a budget end of the market. So in this case I would do nothing and give nothing back.
Its still not a nice position to be in when you sell things in genuine good faith though.
Providing the guy hadn't buzzed the engine through a mis shift i would have contributed also.Now. I'd owned it for 3 years and spent a fortune in its upkeep. Imagine my surprise when I got a call 2 hours later saying that he was on hard shoulder broken down.
Engine was destroyed and written off. Never even got him home. Very nice chap to be fair and also very reasonable. I asked for proof of damage via photos which I received. Replacement engine was 2.2k refurbed . I gave him 600 quid towards it.
Many would have told him buyer beware etc. However he wasn't threatening or verbally abusive and knew it was his responsibility. But I felt bad and so chipped some money back. Which he was grateful for. My logic was that he was reasonable and polite so I would also be reasonable.
In your case it is different as u were listing with declared faults at a budget end of the market. So in this case I would do nothing and give nothing back.
Its still not a nice position to be in when you sell things in genuine good faith though.
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