the car was bought as seen but was told it was a good runner but wasnt
2006-12-25 23:50:39 · 18 answers · asked by john w 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Buying & Selling
If you bought this from a private party, you are out of luck.
If you bought from a licensed dealer, check with the DMV in your state for info. It differs from state to state.
2006-12-25 23:53:47 · answer #1 · answered by gr8 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It depends where in the world you are. In the UK if you bought it from a retailer it must be fit for the purpose it was sold. This applies to second hand goods as well as new. As it broke down after only 1 mile it clearly wasn't.
However...If you take the seller to court or trading standards, price paid is taken into consideration. So if you bought an old £300 or so banger or a car at well below its usual value you want get much joy I'm afraid.
Cars bought through auction including internet auction dont get very much cover from sale of goods or distance selling regulations I'm afraid.
If it was a trader go back and see if he'll help. Some of us aren't that bad. If he was private go round with a few mates in the car and politely remind him the cost of getting a glazier out during the festive period.
2006-12-26 01:23:06 · answer #2 · answered by Mark B 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Kenhebe is right. in case you probably did no longer purchase a service settlement (and in some situations, regardless of in case you probably did), then the sale replaced into as-is, and that they've not got any criminal duty to grant you your a refund or supply you a diverse vehicle. sooner or later, this is a good theory to have an self sufficient mechanic look at a used vehicle which you ought to purchase as-is. they could fee you $a hundred.00 or so, yet you have got the piece of concepts of understanding that the vehicle won't smash down on you actual away like this one did.
2016-10-06 00:51:55 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you were told it was a good runner you may have a chance in small claims court but it would be your word against his. You will probably have to chalk this one up to cost of experience in the school of hard knocks. It would not hurt to go back to the seller and talk there still are some decent people around even if they are getting harder and harder to find.
2006-12-26 00:46:12 · answer #4 · answered by bungee 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Two things
1)If you got it from a dealer there is no such thing as sold as seen on spares or repair if he sold it you to drive on the road.
2) however cars do breakdown unexpectedly, so unless you can prove there was a preexisting fault it is not really his problem.
caveat emptor
2006-12-26 22:16:44 · answer #5 · answered by mfactor 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Fire it and claim on the insurance? Seriously though, it's a 100% loss for the reasons mentioned.
Goods sold in the UK must be "fit for purpose" and it's clear this one wasn't. If the seller refuses to give you your money back, send the lads round to give him a physical warning.
2006-12-26 00:55:26 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
First hand from the trading standards... you do not have the right to satisfactory quality when buying in a private sale....buyer beware... legally you have no leg to stand on, but you can always ask them nicely.
2006-12-27 03:10:22 · answer #7 · answered by Rico 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you have no rights at all you bought as seen, next time take it for a test run, and take someone with you who knows about cars.
2006-12-26 00:03:11 · answer #8 · answered by grumpcookie 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm sorry, but in capitalist societies, sellers can do this, and so they frequently do do it. You have become what is technically known as "a sucker." You have no legal rights. You might consider what other possibilities there are.
2006-12-25 23:55:13 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
dude!
next time b4 u buy da car take it for a spin and u shud probably take it to a mechanic to check it out.
if u had done so, i think u would hav saved urself a few thousand $$.
2006-12-26 00:08:33 · answer #10 · answered by booya 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋