About 7 months ago, I sold a car for 800 dollars. Me and the buyer agreed that he'll give me money on a month to months basis till its paid off. He has given me a total of 420 dollars and the last payment he's made was 6 months ago. The car didn't run and he bought it "as is." He spent a 1000+ trying to fix it up and eventually got it running. We had no cotract made up and it was just a verbal agreement, I gave him a reciept everytime he paid me. I still have the title and won't give it to him untill the car is paid off. We lost in touch because he had "stuff" going on. I worked with him and gave him chances to pay me. Eventually I found him and gave him a demand letter asking for the rest of my money on a certain day. He didn't comply now I'm forced to take the car off his property, however he wants his $420 back. I told him NO you get what you pay for. He wants to settle it in court and I said fine! I'm I right? is there any law out there that can help me? What should I do?
2006-11-12 14:36:28 · 7 answers · asked by quietstorm033 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Buying & Selling
Unless you gave him a warranty option , the car was sold "as is" You have the right to go get your car. I would park it somewhere else though cause if he's pissed he will probably mess up the car.
2006-11-12 14:40:40 · answer #1 · answered by ~jenjen~ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you've taken the car back, then you have no right to any more money, I believe. But neither does he have any right to have any money returned to him. If he still has the car, then go to court with him, you should no matter what, and get the rest of your money. Just put together as many records as you have to substantiate your side of the story.
2006-11-12 14:47:40 · answer #2 · answered by quietwalker 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I myself would just take him to small claims court because like the one girl said if he finds out where the car is he may mess with it. But, You do have all rights to go take the car back. He broke the agrement and i do not think you would have to give back the $420.00. Good luck!
2006-11-12 14:48:02 · answer #3 · answered by KRH 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The law is on your side but I doubt 380 bucks is worth the headache. It will cost you $100.00 to have it towed off his property. How could you let this happen without a written agreement?? --- nevermind.
2006-11-12 16:17:36 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take him to small claims court. He owes you the money.
2006-11-12 14:39:35 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Since the car is in your name, if you want to be really nasty you could have him arrested for car theft.
2006-11-12 14:44:50 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you should have made a written contract thats all i can tell you , you should win though
2006-11-12 14:44:45 · answer #7 · answered by ya girl 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋