Woman claims she bought a 'death trap'

[devnull]

http://www.countytimes.co.uk/news/114712/acton-wom...

So I guess the lady had never heard of caveat emptor then, let alone the dodgy dealer.

[Rawwr]

Not bad for £900 all in.

[xreyuk]

What a mong.

[Jimmy No Hands]

I'm struggling to see how this is news in any possible way.

[iSore]

Never, ever underestimate the stupidity of the general public. Assume they're idiots until proven otherwise - and never, ever sell one of them a £500 car.

[r1ch]

If it was a trader, are they not responsible for selling a car thats "fit for purpose" ?

She'll probably get some kind of contribution from the seller for the repairs if trading standards are involved and he is a trader.

Of course though, what do you expect for £500.

[Bisonhead]

iSore said:

Never, ever underestimate the stupidity of the general public. Assume they're idiots until proven otherwise - and never, ever sell one of them a £500 car.

She cant be that stupid as she bought a 'death-trap' and managed to escape with her life.






See what I did there?

[Smanks]

Jimmy No Hands said:

I'm struggling to see how this is news in any possible way.

+1

[Riknos]

Never buy a car without test driving it properly.
Never buy a car from a lay-by!
Never buy a £500 car and assume it's not going to need £xxx to fix it.
Never sell a car to this woman - as she is clearly an idiot!

[DanDC5]

£500 car needs a few jobs doing, new owner takes it to a mechanic who has more than likely shafted them on the cost of repairs. Looks a tidy car for £900 to be honest.

[falkster]

The catologue of faults that were found must have been really serious if they could only list the rear number plate and a faulty seatbelt??
You expect a roadworthy car but the brakes failing could have been anything - who knows, it might have been a two minute job and the garage reemed her for £400, it's not like she's a bright bulb is she?

[D1bram]

Any secondhand car ever bought at any price point should be in perfect, as new condition, ideally with a full tank of fuel and complimentary air freshener.

It's their rights innit?


Want a perfect base model fiesta? I hear Ford will sell you one for around £10k.

Stupid woman.

[BRMMA]

I don't like traders posing as private sellers but the 500 quid car needing repairs thing is hardly news. The best thing to do would be to just shoot the woman, sounds a little harsh but is most likely the right thing to do

[POORCARDEALER]

You sell a £500 car, it deveops a rattle thats an anti roll bar link and its a death trap.........stupid woman.....

[Chris71]

Smanks said:

Jimmy No Hands said:

I'm struggling to see how this is news in any possible way.

+1

You guys haven't been to North Wales much, then?

[MrBrightSi]

The seller wouldn't pay compensation. FOR WHAT?

[DanDC5]

Need pics of the daughter though.

[All that jazz]

Article said:

Officers will be out on patrol in the coming weeks checking vehicle registrations and phone numbers.

[Deva Link]

DanDC5 said:

Need pics of the daughter though.

Here's a Jody Williams, will she do?

[steveo3002]

dont get many repairs at a garage for £400 do you...