I'm having a problem with a car that I bought from Ebay (as I asked in the previous two questions). The seller described the engine and electricals *excellent* and have *no problem*. When I received the car, the engine light was one. I contacted the seller (actually, a dealer) said that they changed O2 sensor. Also, a gas cap was missing. I bought it and waited to see if it goes off, but it didn't. I took it to Honda dealership and it needs a new exhaust system including a catalytic converter replacement, all of which could run up to $1,700! Can this be considered a *fraudulent* description of the item and falls under Ebay's fraud protection?
2006-09-01 07:42:02 · 14 answers · asked by osakakyotokobe 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
I live in Georgia
2006-09-01 13:56:01 · update #1
Well, Technically the engine and the electricals are fine as you are not complaining about them, but they never mentioned the exhaust did they? When you buy a car, see it in person, test drive it, especially if you are paying good money for it.
You can contact e-bay and let them know about your disatisfaction with this seller, but as they never stated that the exhaust was excellent, they did not misrepresent the vehicle. I hope you gave them a bad rating!!!!!!
2006-09-01 07:48:42 · answer #1 · answered by deadcars42 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could be fraudulent. The O2 sensor is going off because of the catalytic converter. I have the same problem. My trusted mechanic told me that you would only need to change the catalytic converter when you are doing emissions because the car will not pass it. Luckily my state doesn’t do them any more, well at least for a while. Plus you won’t get good gas mileage because the catalytic converter is using up a lot of gas. As for the exhaust system, find out the exact problem. You might just need to change the piece that has the problem, not the whole thing. Because the catalytic converter and exhaust has problems, the car still is in good shape; the engine is good and it is able to get you from point A to B. Also if you go to a dealership, it will always cost you more. Try a local mechanic that will work with you, bet the price could be cut in half.
2006-09-01 14:56:51 · answer #2 · answered by luvlynspecial 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unfortunately, you are responsible for these repairs. The engine is fine and the electrical are fine. The problems you are experiencing are with the exhaust, that leaves the seller compliant with their original statements. Now, if their is a problem with engine components, rings, pistons, etc. Then the seller would be responsible for fraudulent advertisement. The only advice I can give is take your car to several mechanics and get some estimates and make sure everything is tip top with the car. The dealerships usually charge more than a corner mechanic. Good luck. Next time you decide to purchase a car try it out first. And also, there is a certain limit of repairs and good effort that must be taken on your behalf to prove that the car is in fact a lemmon. Used cars have problems, I know I just traded my brand new Altima in for a three year old GMC Sierra Diesel and I have had problems with it, but my Altima had none.
2006-09-01 14:54:22 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You definitely goofed on making an inspection before buying/bidding. Relying on a filing fraudulent charges after the fact is a bad idea.
Maybe the dealer will work with you some in an effort to keep you from leaving negative feedback. Try and get a partial refund for some of the necessary repairs.
Don't expect them to take the car back and give a full refund.
2006-09-01 22:32:29 · answer #4 · answered by scooba 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the seller was a dealer, they are required by law to follow certain protocols, whther sold on a lot or on Ebay, and can be liable under Lemon Laws. Check out the websites for these Lemon Laws, and I know there's a 1-800 number for them around me, so try that too.
I don't know...some people say it's ok, but I would never buy a car from Ebay....this is what happens.
2006-09-01 15:47:40 · answer #5 · answered by jdm 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ok, if you paid by credit card, you can have the cr card company do whats called a charge back in which they refund your money. If you paid via paypal not using a credit card did you utilize their protection plan? The other thing I suggest is to go to the Ebay home page , from there you will see a button for Square Trade... they negotionate with sellers to rememdy a problem such as yours. Dont panic.... there are ways to fix this, and if the seller has a good feedback rating that indicates his willingness to correct problems.
2006-09-01 14:54:32 · answer #6 · answered by kitty.hicks 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well the exhaust technically is not part of the engine, or the electrical system. if U bought from a dealer then they should have supplied it with some sort of warranty, check it and see what is covered
if not then it is sold as seen sorry U'll have to pay
2006-09-01 14:53:11 · answer #7 · answered by davethestickman 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First, $1,700 for a muffler is just rape - second, I am sure in the fine print is said as is somewhere - third, I didn't note you complaining about the engine and electricals (isn't that what they were advertising as excellent?).
2006-09-01 14:48:54 · answer #8 · answered by Zelda 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Buying on ebay is a gamble,sometimes you win ,sometimes you dont.You have to accept what you boaght in an "as is " condition.Its no good going on a nit picking hunt.
2006-09-01 16:43:52 · answer #9 · answered by frank m 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think the exhaust system is part of the engine.
2006-09-01 14:49:21 · answer #10 · answered by pattycake 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋