In California I sold a used car the Transmission blew a week later and the buyer wants the money back?

Answer 1

A private sale is assumed to be as is, absent a written agreement to the contrary. The buyer can ask for anything, but the repair costs are totally his problem. If he continues to bother you, you can file suit against him for harassment!!

Answer 2

The buyer is out of luck. The car was sold "as is", as all used cars are. Unless the title carries a salvage brand, and you failed to disclose that, there is nothing for the buyer to complain about. If the transmission had previous problems, that you tried to correct incorrectly, it still would be up to the buyer to recognize that when they test drove the car, and they had the option to not purchase the car. Buyer beware...........done deal!

Answer 3

As long as you didn't falsely represent anything you're safe. If you made any false statements or did anything to conceal defects you could be in trouble.

Even if you say "as is" and it can be proved you did some quick Micky Mouse repairs to hide a previously known condition you'll still liable.

Say you silenced a noisy gear box by pumping it full of STP that'll get you in trouble. If you knew it was on it's last legs but just repaired the leaks and cleaned it up, you're OK. If deliberate deception on your part can be proven you're toast.

Answer 4

As a general rule private sales are usually "as is", the buyer has no recourse, it sounds like they probably didn't even take it to a mechanic.

Answer 5

Was the buyer family ? good friend?
The best you can do is figure out how it happened. If you can be sure it happended out of the blue. maybe offer to pay a third (if relative)

Answer 6

a sale is a sale no turning back, it doesnt matter if it completely blew up, once you sell that car its his/her problem if he wants his money back take it to court