Dealer changed his mind
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I spotted a car a few weeks back advertised for sale, i had a discussion with the salesman/owner and without viewing in person put a holding deposit on the car.
The mail i sent to the dealer included the agreed sale price, he responded he agreed to my terms which was full payment subject to inspection.
However 3 weeks later i am still being refused viewing it as he has now said he spotted a few issues and needs to spend money on the car, and to my surprise he's now re advertised the car for considerably more.
I called him and discussed my concerns to which he's basically said the ask price has risen because he's had to spend more money on the car.
I have a few ideas what i could do if i go the legal route any suggestions?
The mail i sent to the dealer included the agreed sale price, he responded he agreed to my terms which was full payment subject to inspection.
However 3 weeks later i am still being refused viewing it as he has now said he spotted a few issues and needs to spend money on the car, and to my surprise he's now re advertised the car for considerably more.
I called him and discussed my concerns to which he's basically said the ask price has risen because he's had to spend more money on the car.
I have a few ideas what i could do if i go the legal route any suggestions?
There was genuinely a poster on here I’m sure who was successfully sued (how I really can’t remember) for something along the lines of “loss of bargain” after he reneged on the sale of a car. It unfolded with bewilderment to both he and everyone who read it.
It’s up to you how much your spoiling for a fight but the precedent it seems is very much there
It’s up to you how much your spoiling for a fight but the precedent it seems is very much there
popegregory said:
There was genuinely a poster on here I m sure who was successfully sued (how I really can t remember) for something along the lines of loss of bargain after he reneged on the sale of a car. It unfolded with bewilderment to both he and everyone who read it.
It s up to you how much your spoiling for a fight but the precedent it seems is very much there
Important to clarify context on that story.It s up to you how much your spoiling for a fight but the precedent it seems is very much there
It was a poster who was selling and not buying a car.
It was also a private sale. IIRC, he advertised a TVR, agreed a price with a buyer, then just sold it out to another party for more money.
TBH, I have no idea if the same principles would apply to a sale from a dealer, who has refunded a deposit. Given how cars are put up for sale before they're prepped, I'm sure there's some kind of protection.
OP - just find another car. Do you really want them to repair whatever it needs doing to it on the cheap??
Lets be clear this wasn't any old piece of tin s
t, this was/is a group of cars appreciating fairly well right now, that's what makes it more annoying, this was done out of greed and dishonesty. I get it we all want to max our profit thats fine, but some people seem to have no morals, especially car salesmen/dealers, they should be held accountable and not be allowed to fck people over.
t, this was/is a group of cars appreciating fairly well right now, that's what makes it more annoying, this was done out of greed and dishonesty. I get it we all want to max our profit thats fine, but some people seem to have no morals, especially car salesmen/dealers, they should be held accountable and not be allowed to fck people over. kenofkens said:
Lets be clear this wasn't any old piece of tin st, this was/is a group of cars appreciating fairly well right now, that's what makes it more annoying, this was done out of greed and dishonesty. I get it we all want to max our profit thats fine, but some people seem to have no morals, especially car salesmen/dealers, they should be held accountable and not be allowed to fck people over.
I assumed this was why the dealer increased the price and understand your anger. Nonetheless, I think you need to get your deposit back as things won't go well should you need aftersales support from the dealer.t, this was/is a group of cars appreciating fairly well right now, that's what makes it more annoying, this was done out of greed and dishonesty. I get it we all want to max our profit thats fine, but some people seem to have no morals, especially car salesmen/dealers, they should be held accountable and not be allowed to fck people over. I remember the loss of bargain thread.
The seller undid themselves by admitting they had accepted a higher offer.
This dealer is obviously more crafty.
Still, you could call their bluff
- letter before action (for the difference in price, and deposit in the unlikely event you didn't get it back already)
- follow with small claims (or whatever it'd called) for loss of bargain
- wait for their defence
I would like to think they would have to give some evidence to the mediator/ judge that these "issues" were real and cash spent on them.
You risk losing your fee of course.
The seller undid themselves by admitting they had accepted a higher offer.
This dealer is obviously more crafty.
Still, you could call their bluff
- letter before action (for the difference in price, and deposit in the unlikely event you didn't get it back already)
- follow with small claims (or whatever it'd called) for loss of bargain
- wait for their defence
I would like to think they would have to give some evidence to the mediator/ judge that these "issues" were real and cash spent on them.
You risk losing your fee of course.
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