Purchaser of car now asking for car history
Discussion
I’m a PHer, but didn't want to post under my usual alias for this, just in case.
Recently I sold my car. The car was / is in excellent condition except that it had had some body work replaced previously which resulted in a slight panel misalignment (not noticeable at all unless you are really looking for it).
The repair was 100% cosmetic, the misalignment doesn’t detract from the car and the car, apart from that, was genuinely an excellent example.
I didn't advertise the fact that it had this misalignment, but would have been honest with any buyer if asked. The chap who bought the car never asked if it had been damaged, repaired of if any panels had ever been replaced, nor did he notice the panel misalignment. I therefore I did not bring this to his attention, after he was the buyer and it is his responsibility to fully inspect the car, I as the seller had the responsibility to answer truthfully re any questions asked, which I did.
We both signed a standard private sellers contract of sale "sold as seen, no warranty implied of given” etc.
He has now come back to me saying he has noticed this panel misalignment and is just asking if I knew about the history etc. Now I don't want to seem cynical, but is he trying to get me to admit to something that could have repercussions?
I would like to be honest, and it is only a cosmetic issue, but the sale has been and gone for 3 weeks now, and I don't want hassle if he then argues I didn't tell him etc.
Where do I stand with this and what would you do?! (If there is no chance of repercussions then I will fully explain to him the history and that its only cosmetic etc.) He was a nice chap I any case and seemed honest.
Cheers guys
Recently I sold my car. The car was / is in excellent condition except that it had had some body work replaced previously which resulted in a slight panel misalignment (not noticeable at all unless you are really looking for it).
The repair was 100% cosmetic, the misalignment doesn’t detract from the car and the car, apart from that, was genuinely an excellent example.
I didn't advertise the fact that it had this misalignment, but would have been honest with any buyer if asked. The chap who bought the car never asked if it had been damaged, repaired of if any panels had ever been replaced, nor did he notice the panel misalignment. I therefore I did not bring this to his attention, after he was the buyer and it is his responsibility to fully inspect the car, I as the seller had the responsibility to answer truthfully re any questions asked, which I did.
We both signed a standard private sellers contract of sale "sold as seen, no warranty implied of given” etc.
He has now come back to me saying he has noticed this panel misalignment and is just asking if I knew about the history etc. Now I don't want to seem cynical, but is he trying to get me to admit to something that could have repercussions?
I would like to be honest, and it is only a cosmetic issue, but the sale has been and gone for 3 weeks now, and I don't want hassle if he then argues I didn't tell him etc.
Where do I stand with this and what would you do?! (If there is no chance of repercussions then I will fully explain to him the history and that its only cosmetic etc.) He was a nice chap I any case and seemed honest.
Cheers guys
Xabian said:
I’m a PHer, but didn't want to post under my usual alias for this, just in case.
Recently I sold my car. The car was / is in excellent condition except that it had had some body work replaced previously which resulted in a slight panel misalignment (not noticeable at all unless you are really looking for it).
The repair was 100% cosmetic, the misalignment doesn’t detract from the car and the car, apart from that, was genuinely an excellent example.
I didn't advertise the fact that it had this misalignment, but would have been honest with any buyer if asked. The chap who bought the car never asked if it had been damaged, repaired of if any panels had ever been replaced, nor did he notice the panel misalignment. I therefore I did not bring this to his attention, after he was the buyer and it is his responsibility to fully inspect the car, I as the seller had the responsibility to answer truthfully re any questions asked, which I did.
We both signed a standard private sellers contract of sale "sold as seen, no warranty implied of given” etc.
He has now come back to me saying he has noticed this panel misalignment and is just asking if I knew about the history etc. Now I don't want to seem cynical, but is he trying to get me to admit to something that could have repercussions?
I would like to be honest, and it is only a cosmetic issue, but the sale has been and gone for 3 weeks now, and I don't want hassle if he then argues I didn't tell him etc.
Where do I stand with this and what would you do?! (If there is no chance of repercussions then I will fully explain to him the history and that its only cosmetic etc.) He was a nice chap I any case and seemed honest.
Cheers guys
Comes down to whether you have misrepresented the car or not, and I'm by no means the person to give a difinitive answer.Recently I sold my car. The car was / is in excellent condition except that it had had some body work replaced previously which resulted in a slight panel misalignment (not noticeable at all unless you are really looking for it).
The repair was 100% cosmetic, the misalignment doesn’t detract from the car and the car, apart from that, was genuinely an excellent example.
I didn't advertise the fact that it had this misalignment, but would have been honest with any buyer if asked. The chap who bought the car never asked if it had been damaged, repaired of if any panels had ever been replaced, nor did he notice the panel misalignment. I therefore I did not bring this to his attention, after he was the buyer and it is his responsibility to fully inspect the car, I as the seller had the responsibility to answer truthfully re any questions asked, which I did.
We both signed a standard private sellers contract of sale "sold as seen, no warranty implied of given” etc.
He has now come back to me saying he has noticed this panel misalignment and is just asking if I knew about the history etc. Now I don't want to seem cynical, but is he trying to get me to admit to something that could have repercussions?
I would like to be honest, and it is only a cosmetic issue, but the sale has been and gone for 3 weeks now, and I don't want hassle if he then argues I didn't tell him etc.
Where do I stand with this and what would you do?! (If there is no chance of repercussions then I will fully explain to him the history and that its only cosmetic etc.) He was a nice chap I any case and seemed honest.
Cheers guys
deny all knowledge, remind them sold as seen blah blah blah.
Update: chaps asking for more detail re the damage, parts replaced ,when accident occured etc(it was relatviely recent and during my ownership).
Not sure to reply and give more detail or just ignore / say i can't help.
Ive already told him the damage was cosmetic only and did not and does not affect anything mechanical or in any other way apart from the misalignment, which is the summary and factual, do I really have to spell everything out?!
He says he just wants to know what happened etc, will not replying now get his back up?
Not sure to reply and give more detail or just ignore / say i can't help.
Ive already told him the damage was cosmetic only and did not and does not affect anything mechanical or in any other way apart from the misalignment, which is the summary and factual, do I really have to spell everything out?!
He says he just wants to know what happened etc, will not replying now get his back up?
Tell him as little as possible, in fact you are under no obligation to tell him anything.
From his point of view, I can see he would like to know what caused the damage, a Nissan Micra or a steam roller..
, I think you will just have to play it by ear.
tbh, I would just tell him the bare minimum to put his mind at rest, and get him off your back.
From his point of view, I can see he would like to know what caused the damage, a Nissan Micra or a steam roller..
, I think you will just have to play it by ear.tbh, I would just tell him the bare minimum to put his mind at rest, and get him off your back.
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