Paid 250 deposit waiting two weeks car still not ready...

[pyncz]

Hi!
Two weeks ago I came to see one used car from dealer. The car was ok but had broken abs pump. The guy said that he is going to fix it but I can pay deposit and take for a test drive when ready. So I paid deposit and get receipt. After couple days he call me that I can come for test drive. But on test drive brakes was not good. He told me he has to take pump out again for reconditioning. I realy needed a car. In total Im waiting already two weeks after I paid deposit and car still not ready so I bought different. Should I get my deposit back?

[Oldandslow]

Sorry? Deposit paid before a test drive?

[DuraAce]

pyncz said:

Should I get my deposit back?

You really have to ask?!

You paid a deposit on a broken car that you hadn't even driven? You need your head testing!

Get your money back now. If he won't return it, swallow the £250 loss and forget it. Consider it a lesson learned.

If you've had aggro at this stage, imagine how much help you will get with future problems after you have paid for the car? None is the answer.

[berlintaxi]

DuraAce said:

Get your money back now. If he won't return it, swallow the £250 loss and forget it. Consider it a lesson learned.

Obviously one of the resident PH multi-millionaires, fight tooth and nail to get your deposit back.

[grumbledoak]

Never expect to get a deposit back - if in doubt, don't leave one. There are always other opportunities.

Never buy anything that the seller claims they "will fix".


Learn your lesson and move on.

[ZX10R NIN]

Speak to the dealer I doubt you'll have any problems getting your money back as you've given him more than enough time, also ask him to give you a call when it's fixed & if you haven't found a car in the meantime you'll come back.

[Buff Mchugelarge]

grumbledoak said:

Never expect to get a deposit back - if in doubt, don't leave one. There are always other opportunities.

Never buy anything that the seller claims they "will fix".


Learn your lesson and move on.

A weeks wages is an expensive lesson?!
Get your deposit back OP, there's plenty of good cars from good dealers out there

[ZX10R NIN]

Everyone's saying for the OP to get his money back (which I'm sure he will) but he hasn't spoke to the dealer to ask for his money back yet so let's see what the dealers response is before saying anymore.

[DuraAce]

berlintaxi said:

DuraAce said:

Get your money back now. If he won't return it, swallow the £250 loss and forget it. Consider it a lesson learned.

Obviously one of the resident PH multi-millionaires, fight tooth and nail to get your deposit back.

I wish I was a millionaire. OP has paid a deposit on an agreed sale which he now might want to back out of.

Whilst the dealer should, and might, return the deposit it isn't guaranteed is it?

Depends on the dealer doesn't it. A bona fide place will return it, dodgier back street/home traders might just vanish - you can't get blood out of a stone. Dealer hasn't covered himself in glory so far with regards to the prep of the car has he?

Be prepared to lose the £250. If you get it back then consider it a bonus.

[MDMA .]

i still cant get my head round the fact that you left a deposit on a car with faulty brakes.

you must be desperate, or just plainly blind of the fact there are thousands of other cars for sale.

[mgv8]

First call Citizens advice bureau as they new how things work better that us forum people.

You payed £250 for a car that has not been given to you so simple breach of contract. I expect that you will have to define an amount of time for the car to be fixed and supplyed.

[anonymous-user]

OP says he has already got a different car, so it sounds like he can't go through with the sale whatever happens.

The time to ask about the deposit was before doing that.

[pyncz]

I need a car couldn't wait another week not even being sure if I get it. Today I will find out. If he will refuse to pay it back he will fly back to Asia....

[pyncz]

I need a car couldn't wait another week not even being sure if I get it. Today I will find out. If he will refuse to pay it back he will fly back to Asia....

[R8Steve]

pyncz said:

I need a car couldn't wait another week not even being sure if I get it. Today I will find out. If he will refuse to pay it back he will fly back to Asia....