Private seller ensured the car worked fined (bill of sale includes their signature agreeing to the statement that the car has been well maintained). 1 month later, the car is sitting at the shop unusable and I want my money back. What's the most professional way to tell them I want my money back?
2007-05-05 03:41:31 · 7 answers · asked by Arthur 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Buying & Selling
They also said they had a mechanic work on it at some point not too long before I bought it.
2007-05-05 11:33:55 · update #1
The car was running when you got it. Now it isn't. So you want them to take it back. Buyer beware. Did you take it to a mechanic and have him check it out before you bought it? That was your due diligence.
I'm sorry, but you are out of luck. You can do what you want, but I doubt if it will do any good. Used cars are pretty "As is, where is"
2007-05-05 03:56:11 · answer #1 · answered by Fordman 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think it depends on how you used the car. Did you run over a road hazard, hit something, not watch fluid levels? If it is at all your fault, then it isn't the sellers fault. The other thing is that the seller can say that the car was working fine when he sold it to you, and let's say the transmission went. He may not have had any knowledge that there was something wrong with the transmission unless he was a mechanic.
You can ask the seller, but be prepared to go to small claims court.
2007-05-05 03:51:40 · answer #2 · answered by kny390 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The first answerer is correct - "as is" attaches itself to purchases of used vehicles. This means that if the much-beloved auto received absolutely wonderful care during it's stay with the previous owner, the car is sold in "as is" condition. You may contact the previous owner but I don't think that they will be amenable to pitching in for too many repairs of any consequence. I know - I've been there!
2007-05-05 03:54:08 · answer #3 · answered by Pete W 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can ask, but legally you don't have a leg to stand on. This is why buying from a private party is so dangerous. Yes you can get a great deal, but you take the risk of exactly what's happened to you happening. Good luck on your new car.
2007-05-05 03:50:00 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Used car sales are supposed to be "as is."
Your only hope - and you'll probably need a good lawyer to make this arguement, is to get proof that the car has "not been well maintained" since they signed a contract saying it is. However, you will have to PROVE poor maintenance - and that is going to be hard to prove. Cars can fail for many reasons - poor maintenance is just one reason.
Sounds like you are stuck... Sorry. Good luck...
2007-05-05 11:42:44 · answer #5 · answered by Ansrgeek 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
that's no longer a solid element- he could desire to have given you the call alongside with a bill of sale yet you could in basic terms bypass to the DMV and tell them the VIN and tutor them the bill of Sale and that they could desire to be waiting to offer you a call...until eventually the motor vehicle nonetheless has a lien on it wherein case you have a protracted conflict past to you. If the broking had a private loan and did no longer pay it off then the lender holds call and could no longer hand it over until eventually the motor vehicle is paid off. solid luck.
2016-12-17 04:49:30 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
CAVIAT EMPTOR........know this one?? it means "Let the buyer beware"...in other words....you bought it, now you eat it.....you were takin in and you lose.....better luck next time....
2007-05-05 03:45:34 · answer #7 · answered by The Emperor of Ecstasy 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋