2007-03-12 04:11:07 · 19 answers · asked by martin s 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Buying & Selling
sounds dodgy.
Check your paperwork, and possibly the Citizens advice bureau
If it was the other way round (your new car had a problem) I doubt he would be offering to pay you.
2007-03-12 04:14:46 · answer #1 · answered by Vinni and beer 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i take it the clutch has gone in the car that the dealer had off you, you dont owe him nothing, the car is taken in as received as seen, on the other hand if your car you had of the dealer needed a new clutch and it was within the warranty then the dealer should cover it, are you sure it a proper dealer?
2007-03-12 11:15:44 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No sold as seen, if he failed to test drive it, then it his problem, Legally you are not, so tell him to P*** off.On the other hand, did you get a warranty with the car you brought off him ? if so and something goes wrong, no doubt he will give you the same answer. if that's the case, maybe you should tell him you've got problems with the new car he sold you, and what is he prepared to do about it ? I'm sure you can think of something expensive that's wrong with the new car !
2007-03-12 14:33:52 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If sold as seen, is on paperwork then thats that and he can go jump, I mean if you had a problem with your new car would he pay for it? Sounds very odd to me. Pop of to citizens advice place and check what they say, ceratinly dont hand over any cash till you have checked out where you stand legally. Also mantion that you intend writting to your local free paper about this.... bad publicty wont be what he wants.
2007-03-12 11:21:19 · answer #4 · answered by djp6314 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Did he replace the clutch after you made the deal? If he bought the car sold as seen then no he can't take money off you for a problem after you exchanged deals.
2007-03-12 11:14:25 · answer #5 · answered by heebygeeby 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
any reputable motor dealer would offer you a price for the car after his inspection either visual or more thorough mechanical inspection any faults found at a later date are irrelevant to the deal. i assume you mean the car you sold to the dealer.if not then the sale of goods act applies whereas the car you bought must be of mechanisable quality
2007-03-12 11:26:16 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not at all.
1st point is the fact that it their responsabilty to check the car over 1st.
2nd point is the part exchange value is based on how mechanically sound the car is.
Tell them that they knew the condition of the car before the part exchange was completed.
2007-03-12 11:17:03 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Important question is "did he drive it and test the clutch"? If he did you're off the hook. If he looked at it and took your word it was a good runner, and you knew or ought to have known the clutch was dodgy and he can prove it, then get your wallet out
2007-03-13 05:00:29 · answer #8 · answered by The original Peter G 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Once you have struck a deal probably not, the dealer is liable as it's his car now. Try talking it through with them and don't loose you temper, just quote 'the sale of goods act' and see what they do. Good Luck.
2007-03-12 11:16:55 · answer #9 · answered by MellowMan 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He is the 'proffessional' it was up to him to check the car before taking in as a trade sale. Doubt he will get anywhere unless he can prove you lied about the condition of the car if, and when asked.
2007-03-14 05:16:44 · answer #10 · answered by grindham 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not in the UK. He's just trying it on. The onus is on the dealer to be aware of what he's buying. He's supposed to be the professional, and any court in the land will laugh him out of the door.
2007-03-12 13:47:47 · answer #11 · answered by champer 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋