On Feb 4th, I sold my vehicle (private owner to a private party). I dropped my insurance and reported the vehicle as "sold" through the DMV as of 2-4-07. When I sold the car it had a valid inspection. The buyer got the vehicle inspected on his own AFTER he purchased the car from me. It failed inspection because it needs brake rotors costing $1000. He is now repeatedly calling and demanding that I pay for the repairs. I have refused stating that I sold the vehicle with a valid inspection and had no knowledge that it needed repairs (I honestly didn't). He told me he is going to contact a lawyer. Does he have a case??
I'm also pregnant and due in 3 months. I would hate to spend the money I have saved so hard for to use during my unpaid maternity leave on lawyer fees defending myself.
Please help!!!! Advise is appreciated!
2007-02-28 12:29:04 · 12 answers · asked by LittleRoo 4 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Buying & Selling
The vehicle was sold in Virginia with a valid Virginia state inspection.
2007-02-28 12:56:33 · update #1
The vehicle has a warranty but the repairs are NOT covered by the warranty.
2007-02-28 13:01:45 · update #2
First off, $1000 is WAY too much for rotors, unless it was a Ferrari or a Corvette. Even with parts and labor, it shouldn't cost more than $400. Anything more is BS. Did they show you the inspection, or are they just preying on your good faith? You are not a dealer, and as such the car was sold AS IS, with a VALID inspection sticker. This sounds a lot like a scam to me. Call your local P.D. (not 911 obviously) and talk to them. They are there for our protection and service. Good luck, and have faith!
2007-02-28 12:39:23 · answer #1 · answered by Doug K 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Unless there was a contract between the parties, he bought it as seen. Who inspected the brake rotors? How can he prove that they were damaged before they got to him? If you have documents to prove that you had an inspection, then I would say that you are more likely to win.
Please note that this of course is not legal advice, and is only from my own experience. Your best bet would be to contact a lawyer.
2007-02-28 20:36:18 · answer #2 · answered by christopherashleyhill 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Rotor replacement doesnt cost $1000 to repair. Dont bother, even if he put you on trial, you can win the case regardless of the states. Regardless of the inspection, its after the purchase, he just trying to scare you. There are lotta crazy ppl out there, u can just ignore him. He can't prove it was broke b4 the purchase. Even tho it is broken, you never sign a contract that saids you going to warrant the car. Even if you buy a unwarranted car from the dealer, and it broke after 2 weeks, they wouldnt give a damn about fixing it.
Let him contact the lawyer! hes just gonna waste his money!!
just relax, as long as hes not gonna stalk you with a gun in his pocket :D
2007-02-28 20:58:23 · answer #3 · answered by steak5959 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Theres really no need to stress about this issue. For the most part there just telling you that they are callin a lawyer but the probably wont in case they do though if the car was sold to them with a valid inspection then there isnt anything you are responsible for after the car was sold to them. The car wasnt sold to them with a warrantly anything that went wrong with it once it was sold is not your fault.
2007-02-28 20:48:34 · answer #4 · answered by shamal_wright 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
the answer is let the bayer be ware any time you buy a used car and you sell it as is there is nothing they can do to you. most car dealers will give you three days to return the car back sounds like they did not take this option so i would say that they are S.O.L. tell them to get a lwayer if they fell so bad about this but any attorney will tell them the same thing that i just told you. now they could take you to small clams court. but here again the law will say let the byer be ware and that they bought the car as is
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2007-02-28 21:08:32 · answer #5 · answered by Glenn D 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would guess you arent going to give him $1000.I would wait and see what he does.If you had it inspected and did not know of anything wrong with it you have done your part.I had someone threatening me the same way once and a lawyer even called me.Told me he sued people everyday and I told him to ad me to his list.Ten years ago and that was the last I ever heard from them.Your case sounds like a bluff and a way to try and fleece you out of money.
2007-02-28 20:44:30 · answer #6 · answered by Jim C 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
most of the advice above is good, but no lawyer would ever take his case because its not worth the lawyers time. Lawyers are looking to collect 30%ish on million dollar settlements, and most lawyers are usually criminal lawyers, not bothering with the civil BS. If you wind up going to court which is not likely as it is, it woul dbe of a civil matter and you would have every chance to defend yourself. Perosnally, don't worry about a thing.
2007-02-28 23:51:13 · answer #7 · answered by the_greatone 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the state.... in most states, used cars are sold "As Is" thus it would be his responsibility. But in MA, I believe they have 7 days to get it inspected and if it fails inspections, YOU would be responsible for the repairs.
2007-02-28 20:34:28 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
It is a used car and he bought it as is, brakes are a ware item like tires. He has no case.
2007-02-28 22:41:50 · answer #9 · answered by Marg C 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's his problem. Don't worry about it. And new rotors shouldn't cost $1,000. Tell him to have them machined. I should cut the cost quite a bit.
2007-02-28 20:37:42 · answer #10 · answered by Brandon T 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋