I sold my jeep and the buyer said he took it to a mechanic and he told him there was problems?

Question

ok so I sold my jeep for 500 my initial askinfg price to move it fast. I told him and showed him second gear would grind when upshifting a little and a good amount when down shifting. he took it ho me and called me and said the rear hatch glass shattered "because of the heat" so im like i cant do neting abouot that. so after the weekend i got a call from himn saying he took it to a mechanic and the mech. said the alternator and battery needed to be replaced, 2nd gear was about shot, and it probably wont pass inspections. now i just need some advice. im not out to screw anyone but its a 20 year old vehicle and there is going to things wrong. i was open about everything i knew and didnt hide anything.
thnanks

i didnt sell it for 500 i sold it for 1900, which was 500 my initial asking price

Answer 1

Its $500, he already took it and obviously didn't inspect it prior to taking to the mechanic. I wouldn't do anything for him, it was a junk vehicle and he was just giving you a few dollars to take it from you. If he wants to resell or fix it, its now his to own or get rid of. I don't think you should feel bad about it at all, the buyer was probably just hoping to make a quick buck by turning the Jeep over after a small repair.

Answer 2

So what's next, he calling to ask for new tires, oil, and gas?

You are not responsible for the glass (that was due to happen at any monent due to normal use and wear) You are only responsible for damages that were present at the moment of sale not for "new" damages.

Batteries are like gas a "consumable", they last a few years and that's it.

About the gear, well you gave him a full disclosure about it.

He bought an used old car. Now you have no way to know what he have done to the car, so you are no longer responsible.

You have two options, give him his money back or ignore him.

He might ask you to pay for the repairs but that's a NO NO, that's going to cost you money and he will get a jeep for almost nothing (it's better to take it back and sell it again).

Answer 3

Unless you gave a warranty, you sold it as is. It is best to spell this out in the bill of sale, but if you didn't he still has to accept it.

The worst he can do is take you to small claims court. There, the judge would listen to both sides of the story and take his side.

Unless you somehow stated that you would take it back. He only paid $500 for it, and didn't choose to take it to a mechanic prior to buying it.

You are fine, stop worrying.

A 20 yr old jeep with all the problems listed is STILL worth $500.

Answer 4

In some states, like massachusetts, the "lemon law" applies even to individual sellers like you. If he takes it for inspection within a week and it doesn't pass, you might have to take it back (even if you wrote "as is" on the bill of sale). If you don't live in such a state, and you did not make any promises about the condition of the car, then you should have no worries even if he tries to sue you. The problem is, just because you would win doesn't mean the guy can't sue you. At any rate, if you wrote "as is" on the bill of sale and take into consideration what I stated above, you should be ok. Good luck.

Answer 5

You are under no obligation to do anything to the guy that purchased this vehicle, unless you had some kind of guarantee.

It was his job to inspect the vehicle before he purchased it. I would expect problems with any car that sells for $500.

This is why when you buy a house, you have it inspected first, to find problems.

You are a seller, not a mechanic. You are not aware of any problems.

Answer 6

Even considering the corrected price, it's still not a bad deal. The fact that the window broke isn't your problem, especially since you can't be sure how it really broke.

He knew the vehicle wasn't in cherry condition, mechanically, and you haven't said anything about the condition of the body.

If your conscience is really bugging you, buy the replacement battery for him. *shrugs*

Answer 7

If you sold it as an individual and did not make any written claims your not liable. Only written claims are Legaly binding in any court. All you have to do is insist on the written statemnets being reviewed. Any expressed are hearsay and not VIABLE. You are allowed to insist on refering to the written paperwork and you do not have to speak of the Allegid New Problems. They assumed responsibilty when they bought a used car from a private individual with the paperwork they excepted. Good luck, Herb West III [e-mail]

Answer 8

If you sold it 'as is' it's his problem. He only paid 5oo for it so he really can't complain. don't be bullied into giving him anything. The only time you'd be liable for anything is if the vehicle was not safe to drive. alternators, batteries and glass do not make the vehicle unsafe so you are fine. If, as you say you were open about it you did everything that could be expected of you. it's his responsibility now. not yours

Good Luck

Answer 9

If you were honest about the problems you knew about, then dont worry about it. All private vehicles sales are "as is" and "buyer beware", with no warranties. Unless he can prove you deliberately lied to him about something, he hasn't got a leg to stand on. He should have taken it to a mechanic before he paid you for it. He probably found something he likes better.

Answer 10

He's complaining about a running jeep for 500 bucks. Tell him to stop calling you... any jeep here in utah sells for at least a grand it seems. And the back window? Is he kidding?