I had a car that I had not used in months. I never drove it out of town or anything. But, it was not for sale. There was nothing wrong with it as far as I knew, it ran perfectly fine when I had it. The woman had even rode in it before. Anyway, she had a van that she had to junk cause it was having problems, so she begged me to sell the car to her. I eventually said I would since she was in need and it is my best friend's mom. I wanted $500 for it, and she got here, brought someone to look it over, he looked it over, they test drove it, and took it home. Well now, 3 days later she said that things are going wrong and she wants her money back. She had me write out a receipt that said I sold it to her for $50 cash and she had me put that on the title too. I told her that the receipt said as-is, so I am not giving the money back. Now she says shes gonna call a lawyer on me.
2007-08-03 19:12:10 · 11 answers · asked by amber 3 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Buying & Selling
Oh yeah, she actually purchased it for $450. Also, if she actually tries to sue me, won't she only get $50? Seeing how that is what the receipt and the title said? That is what I think, but maybe I am wrong? I told her that I had never had it checked out or anything, but it ran fine for me, so as far as I know, it's fine. But I wrote as-is on the receipt. Now, her daughter lives with her, shes 22, but her mother controls her life. We have been friends for over 10 years, and now this is becoming between me and my best friend, because her mom will not let her use the phone to call or anything. What would you do in this situation? I am so upset about this, I don't know what to do. Also, the mother is into illegal activities,so I figured since I know about all of it, she would be dumb to try and sue, but obviously she is oblivious to the situation.. someone please give me some advice.. please?
2007-08-03 19:15:25 · update #1
this is a 1988 buick regal, there is no rust or anything on it. it has really good tires, and expensive rims. but the car is in ohio, and sat 4 months thru the winter and I only started it like once.... I told her everything that I knew. LIke the passenger window didn't work, and the gas gauge didn't work. Other than that, I knew nothing other. I don't know anything about cars, and neither does she. She knows that also. I think she wants special treatment since she is my best friend's mother.... what do you think? IF SHE WAS TO SUE... WOULDN'T SHE ONLY GET THE AMOUNT THAT IS ON THE TITLE??
2007-08-03 19:21:23 · update #2
well if she had knowledge the car sat, thats her fault. cars that sit longer than a month start settling. This is the problem with older antiques during restoration. all the seals, bearing, and other moving parts get flat spotted or similarly just settle into a sitting position. Imagine a nut rusting on a bolt. If you try to take it off, the bolt may just break. Now imagine that bolt being a $500 car that she just bought and started moving. She came to you for the car, it was running okay with no problems, she offered to you. You did not try to hide anything to your knowledge, she cannot rightfully sue.
2007-08-03 19:18:14 · answer #1 · answered by Daggermonkey 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Did you tell her you would not warrnaty the car??
If so tuff bannas on her part. If not ou may have messed up. But since she had someone look it over and they drove it
it may be that you are safe. Next time have in writing ready for the buyer to sign this statment. "The seller does not offer to the buyer any type of warranty. It is further agreeded that no refunds will be made after signing this agreement" then you are covered for sure. 2 copies one or buyer one for seller
better to have it Notorized as a legal and binding contract.
2007-08-03 19:29:03 · answer #2 · answered by reddcobalt07 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
she can try to sue yes but it wont go far and it will just be a waist of time. She had someone look at it and even test drove the car before she bought it. And the receipt says AS-IS so its now her problem. Dont worry about it. your going to give yourself more stress then need be.
2007-08-03 19:24:44 · answer #3 · answered by Angel 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i'd say NO... there's nothing she can about it.. i mean come on, 450.00 for a car. wat was she expecting, for it to run like an 07??
i would NOT loose any sleep over this for sure. if it was sold as is, then as is means as is, plain and simple.... a lawyer prob wouldn't even touch a case like this. plus, she's prob bluffing cuz it would cost her more than 450.00 in lawyer fees to fight this. the only way she would get the 450 and not 50 is if you comfirmed that you sold it for 450. then they would prob question you as to why you lied on the form stating that it was sold for 50 and not 450.
however, i really don't think she's doing anything but bluffing. who would pluck out 1500.00 for a lawyer to get 450.00 back. honestly, i don't think she can even get a lawyer to fight this since it was a as is deal.
as for your friend, find someway to talk to her and let her know how you feel and that you don't want this to come between yals friendship.
i'm not sure wats wrong with the car, but if it sat up for sometime, then it maybe something minor like trash in the fuel, trash in the air filter, needs spark plugs/wires, water in the gas, etc.....
2007-08-03 19:31:29 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tell her "I was upfront and told you everything I knew about this car, you had someone look it over, and you test drove it. You only paid 500 dollars for it, if you don't want it, sell it to someone else. I'm not buying my car back from you, I should have sold it to a stranger for the 1000 dollars it was worth!"
2007-08-03 19:34:45 · answer #5 · answered by jim 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I say, let her sue you. The only thing she can get out of it is $50 bucks, let her know that. It will cost her more than that for a lawyer and court fees ect. You are not in the wrong, so don't worry about it. Good luck!
2007-08-03 19:24:16 · answer #6 · answered by Jr. Mechanic 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Obviously it's fraud, but it's possible you may not get caught. Here's what you need to understand about why it's fraud. You do not actually have the title. the "Title" to the car is the ownership. It's a concept, and comes with certain rights. It's not a piece of paper. The "certificate of title" is a piece of paper. In this case the paper is just wrong. The paper states that you hold the 'title" and it's simply incorrect.
2016-05-17 22:03:55 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
this sorta thing always happens when you sell family or friends something......had you sold that car to someone you didnt know there would have been no complaints at all....she has no recourse what so ever....they drove the car....she even brought her so called mechanic out to look at it......dont give this women 1 red cent back........and a lawyer wont even touch this case...and for that comment she definitly wouldnt get shiit back......dont let her scare you with an attorny...or the court house .....if it did go to court... the judge would see through her trailer trash ways on throw it right out.....please dont give her anything back......
2007-08-03 20:26:16 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
She doesn't have a leg to stand on.As is means exactly what it says.As far as your friend goes;It'll probably work out.
2007-08-03 20:48:19 · answer #9 · answered by joystoy33 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
This sounds like a job for JUDGE JUDY! da da da daaaa!
2007-08-03 19:20:35 · answer #10 · answered by chfbupers 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋