Help please... can we pursue anyone for financial loss?
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Thanks everyone, lots to think about.
Currently a bit boggled by it....I'm only a simple boy:-)
Auction house is reputable and large, but obviously can't and wouldn't check every car going in and out.
We've bought from them before many times and you're usually sure what you're getting from the photos and description. Chassis and vin numbers etc are available. It's certainly not a junkyard dog affair. Looking at the MOT history is always really helpful but this time it let us down badly.
It ain't the end of the world and we certainly weren't after ruining anyone over it, just seeking a bit of fair play I guess.
Currently a bit boggled by it....I'm only a simple boy:-)
Auction house is reputable and large, but obviously can't and wouldn't check every car going in and out.
We've bought from them before many times and you're usually sure what you're getting from the photos and description. Chassis and vin numbers etc are available. It's certainly not a junkyard dog affair. Looking at the MOT history is always really helpful but this time it let us down badly.
It ain't the end of the world and we certainly weren't after ruining anyone over it, just seeking a bit of fair play I guess.
Edited by ddpunter on Thursday 18th April 19:21
ddpunter said:
Thanks everyone, lots to think about.
Currently a bit boggled by it....I'm only a simple boy:-)
Auction house is reputable and large, but obviously can't and wouldn't check every car going in and out.
We've bought from them before many times and you're usually sure what you're getting from the photos and description. Chassis and vin numbers etc are available. It's certainly not a junkyard dog affair. Looking at the MOT history is always really helpful but this time it let us down badly.
It ain't the end of the world and we certainly weren't after ruining anyone over it, just seeking a bit of fair play I guess.
If its a reputable auction house and you contacted them straight away are they not willing to help?Currently a bit boggled by it....I'm only a simple boy:-)
Auction house is reputable and large, but obviously can't and wouldn't check every car going in and out.
We've bought from them before many times and you're usually sure what you're getting from the photos and description. Chassis and vin numbers etc are available. It's certainly not a junkyard dog affair. Looking at the MOT history is always really helpful but this time it let us down badly.
It ain't the end of the world and we certainly weren't after ruining anyone over it, just seeking a bit of fair play I guess.
Edited by ddpunter on Thursday 18th April 19:21
ddpunter said:
Thanks everyone, lots to think about.
Currently a bit boggled by it....I'm only a simple boy:-)
Auction house is reputable and large, but obviously can't and wouldn't check every car going in and out.
We've bought from them before many times and you're usually sure what you're getting from the photos and description. Chassis and vin numbers etc are available. It's certainly not a junkyard dog affair. Looking at the MOT history is always really helpful but this time it let us down badly.
It ain't the end of the world and we certainly weren't after ruining anyone over it, just seeking a bit of fair play I guess.
Might make it a bit difficult convincing a court, should you decide to go that route, that you are a 'consumer' & not some sort of trader.Currently a bit boggled by it....I'm only a simple boy:-)
Auction house is reputable and large, but obviously can't and wouldn't check every car going in and out.
We've bought from them before many times and you're usually sure what you're getting from the photos and description. Chassis and vin numbers etc are available. It's certainly not a junkyard dog affair. Looking at the MOT history is always really helpful but this time it let us down badly.
It ain't the end of the world and we certainly weren't after ruining anyone over it, just seeking a bit of fair play I guess.
Edited by ddpunter on Thursday 18th April 19:21
TooLateForAName said:
ddpunter said:
We bought an older car from a trade auction site on the strength of photos (looked good enough)and a two month old MOT, which had no advisories in the places we would have been concerned about.
You don't get a chance to visit the car or get more photos.
Is this a real auction or one of those very iffy ones that are blatantly just trying to avoid obligations.You don't get a chance to visit the car or get more photos.
Whats the relationship between the auction co and the seller of the car?
There are auctions that sell to non trade/private buyers but the T's and C's are generally very precise on the limits to their liabilities.
If this is a dealer attempting to shirk responsibilities then the law is on your side.
See page 27 of the following.
https://www.businesscompanion.info/sites/default/files/CRA-Goods-Guidance-for-Business-Sep-2015.pdf
Hi
Search about what to do if you buy art at auction not as described. There have been numerous cases of people winning claims where art was fake,
My understanding is it illegal in uk to sell an item that you do t own and that this is used to claim where the auction goods are dodgy
In your case someone sold you a car that they don’t legally own. Ie they didn’t own a car with a valid mot.
If I’m allowed to post a link to another site I will but new at posting here. If not pm
Search about what to do if you buy art at auction not as described. There have been numerous cases of people winning claims where art was fake,
My understanding is it illegal in uk to sell an item that you do t own and that this is used to claim where the auction goods are dodgy
In your case someone sold you a car that they don’t legally own. Ie they didn’t own a car with a valid mot.
If I’m allowed to post a link to another site I will but new at posting here. If not pm
newbie1011 said:
Hi
Search about what to do if you buy art at auction not as described. There have been numerous cases of people winning claims where art was fake,
My understanding is it illegal in uk to sell an item that you do t own and that this is used to claim where the auction goods are dodgy
In your case someone sold you a car that they don’t legally own. Ie they didn’t own a car with a valid mot.
If I’m allowed to post a link to another site I will but new at posting here. If not pm
None of this is correct.Search about what to do if you buy art at auction not as described. There have been numerous cases of people winning claims where art was fake,
My understanding is it illegal in uk to sell an item that you do t own and that this is used to claim where the auction goods are dodgy
In your case someone sold you a car that they don’t legally own. Ie they didn’t own a car with a valid mot.
If I’m allowed to post a link to another site I will but new at posting here. If not pm
Fake art != used cars. Whether a car has an MOT or not, it is still legally owned, the status of an MOT has no bearing on the legailty of owning it or being able to sell it.
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