Ebay. Buying a car you haven't viewed.

[Baby Huey]

I put a bid in on a VW Camper yesterday. I hadn't been to see it, but it was described as being in top condition in the ad, and also by the vendor in emails.

I got outbid in the end, but if I had won and the vehicle and it wasn't as described, where would I stand? Can I reject it as being misdescribed, or should I have looked at it before I bid?

[AndrewW-G]

If its not as described, you can simply walk away without any problems from Ebay

[fiveoclockhero1]

Reject it and tell him why

[hornetrider]

Baby Huey said:

Can I reject it as being misdescribed, or should I have looked at it before I bid?

Yes and yes. You should pop and see it but if it's not local this can be quite difficult. It also mentally commits you so you may exceed your highest target bid when the auction is finishing.

However if a vehicle is not as described then of course you can walk.

[EDLT]

AndrewW-G said:

If its not as described, you can simply walk away without any problems from Ebay

But expect a load of st and threats to sue from the seller.

[allegro]

A friend of mine bought a VW bus from the states (he lives in yorkshire)and got it shipped over. Twas exactly as described but i think it was luck more than judgement.
Personally if i was to buy without viewing i would research the vehicle and find out its common weak points then ask the vendor to photo said points. Any decent vendor should be happy to do this and if not you walk away.