Selling a faulty car to a small trader
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A relatively local car dealership is looking for cars and has shown an interest in mine in previous months. I am now at the stage I want to sell as the head gasket is failing resulting in mayo contamination in the oil.
Since it’s a small trader I’m thinking about hiding the problem. I’m taking the car down to national for a oil and filter later. So it doesn’t get contaminated my friend who has a trailer has offered to put it on the trailer and then stop round the corner from the dealers where I’ll drive round like everything is normal.
I wouldn’t do this sort of thing if I was selling privately but since it’s a small trader I know I can get away with it (previous experience).
Any other things I should consider when masking the problem aside from the new oil and filter ?
Since it’s a small trader I’m thinking about hiding the problem. I’m taking the car down to national for a oil and filter later. So it doesn’t get contaminated my friend who has a trailer has offered to put it on the trailer and then stop round the corner from the dealers where I’ll drive round like everything is normal.
I wouldn’t do this sort of thing if I was selling privately but since it’s a small trader I know I can get away with it (previous experience).
Any other things I should consider when masking the problem aside from the new oil and filter ?
Petroleum Gas said:
A relatively local car dealership is looking for cars and has shown an interest in mine in previous months. I am now at the stage I want to sell as the head gasket is failing resulting in mayo contamination in the oil.
Since it’s a small trader I’m thinking about hiding the problem. I’m taking the car down to national for a oil and filter later. So it doesn’t get contaminated my friend who has a trailer has offered to put it on the trailer and then stop round the corner from the dealers where I’ll drive round like everything is normal.
I wouldn’t do this sort of thing if I was selling privately but since it’s a small trader I know I can get away with it (previous experience).
Any other things I should consider when masking the problem aside from the new oil and filter ?
Since it’s a small trader I’m thinking about hiding the problem. I’m taking the car down to national for a oil and filter later. So it doesn’t get contaminated my friend who has a trailer has offered to put it on the trailer and then stop round the corner from the dealers where I’ll drive round like everything is normal.
I wouldn’t do this sort of thing if I was selling privately but since it’s a small trader I know I can get away with it (previous experience).
Any other things I should consider when masking the problem aside from the new oil and filter ?
Petroleum Gas said:
A relatively local car dealership is looking for cars and has shown an interest in mine in previous months. I am now at the stage I want to sell as the head gasket is failing resulting in mayo contamination in the oil.
Since it’s a small trader I’m thinking about hiding the problem. I’m taking the car down to national for a oil and filter later. So it doesn’t get contaminated my friend who has a trailer has offered to put it on the trailer and then stop round the corner from the dealers where I’ll drive round like everything is normal.
I wouldn’t do this sort of thing if I was selling privately but since it’s a small trader I know I can get away with it (previous experience).
Any other things I should consider when masking the problem aside from the new oil and filter ?
I don't think an oil and filter change will mask the fact you are a dick.Since it’s a small trader I’m thinking about hiding the problem. I’m taking the car down to national for a oil and filter later. So it doesn’t get contaminated my friend who has a trailer has offered to put it on the trailer and then stop round the corner from the dealers where I’ll drive round like everything is normal.
I wouldn’t do this sort of thing if I was selling privately but since it’s a small trader I know I can get away with it (previous experience).
Any other things I should consider when masking the problem aside from the new oil and filter ?
IMO of course
SlackBladder said:
What car is it and where's the dealer?
https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...Maybe a 2010 Fiesta Zetec S 1.6 petrol
Petroleum Gas said:
Sorry guys this isn’t having the desired effect that I thought it would. I am a very ethical person and take offence to people suggesting otherwise.
I asked on the forum because at one point we have all done it. It was my way of asking for advice not to anger the community.
No we haven't, and no you aren't ethical.I asked on the forum because at one point we have all done it. It was my way of asking for advice not to anger the community.
Petroleum Gas said:
Sorry guys this isn’t having the desired effect that I thought it would. I am a very ethical person and take offence to people suggesting otherwise.
I asked on the forum because at one point we have all done it. It was my way of asking for advice not to anger the community.
We haven't all done it.I asked on the forum because at one point we have all done it. It was my way of asking for advice not to anger the community.
HTH.
Petroleum Gas said:
Sorry guys this isn’t having the desired effect that I thought it would. I am a very ethical person and take offence to people suggesting otherwise.
I asked on the forum because at one point we have all done it. It was my way of asking for advice not to anger the community.
“ I am a very ethical person” No you’re not.I asked on the forum because at one point we have all done it. It was my way of asking for advice not to anger the community.
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