I sold a car for a friend's friend a couple of weeks ago via eBay. The buyer sent a cashiers check and after I took out my fee I paid the buyer for the car. In return I got the car and a title. A few days ago I was going to drive the car to meet the seller and the fuel pump went out. I had to get the auto towed to a local Firestone where the auto still resides. The fuel pump repair is $875. The seller will not pay for it as they say "I already got paid and signed over the title so it's your problem". The buyer wants a car that runs or his money back. The seller will not give the money back and told me it is my problem. Who is responsible to repair ther auto? Good or bad - no contract was drawn up for the services I provided in selling their car. Any help is MUCH appreciated. Thanks.
2006-08-11 13:28:34 · 5 answers · asked by vmc1013 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Buying & Selling
I also wanted to point out that I am not a dealer and was paid only to sell and deliver the car. It was a 1999 Cadillac Deville. On my way to deliver the car to the buyer is when the car shut down on me.
2006-08-11 14:06:43 · update #1
You were acting as a dealer in this case, and as such you paid for a vehicle and took possession. The seller bought the car without a warranty, but seeing as he has not yet taken physical possession of the vehicle, he of course is not willing to complete the deal unless the car is running. If you had not agreed to deliver the vehicle, and the fuel pump went out after the buyer took possession, it would be the buyers problem, but seeing as it happened to you, you will have to pay for the repair.
You do not say what type of vehicle it is, but $875 seems very high for a fuel pump replacement, even if that amount includes towing!
2006-08-11 13:54:13 · answer #1 · answered by fire4511 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If you did not put the title in your name, it is the original sellers (original owners) problem. You provided a service for which you were paid. You were not liable for all things happening with the car. You wouldn't have put insurance on it would have you? Small claims court is full of cases like this. If you already paid the bill just bring them to court. If the buyer doesn't get the car in working order or their money back they'll be bringing you court. Of course you could work your way out of the middle spot if this happens by having the buyer just take your friend's friend to court. BTW no good deed goes unpunished, next time I wouldn't help others sell things on ebay with your account. Show them how to set up their own account and charge them a fee to do this. You could even include setting up a first auction in that fee and have a commission structure on that sale.
2006-08-11 13:47:00 · answer #2 · answered by hardcards 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sorry no help...Not true you took possession of the car and title to said vehicle. Paid your friend and your self now the car is yours. The buyer just wants a running car wouldn't you? These deals Friend of friend almost always end friendships. I have been an auto tech 30 years and will not recommend or sell cars because buyers think "TECHNICIAN" implied warranty and want me to fix the car I just sold for years after for them for free.
2006-08-11 13:45:33 · answer #3 · answered by John Paul 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
regardless though it sucks, you are responsible cause the car was bought as is.There was no warranty. Fortunatly they don't have a money back in a certain amount of days do they? That might be your only chance. Good luck
2006-08-11 13:44:47 · answer #4 · answered by capster 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its on them.
you arent responsible for any repairs if it wasnt stated in the ebay auction. car sales are as is unless warranty is stated
2006-08-11 13:34:29 · answer #5 · answered by mommy2savannah51405 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋