We listed our car for $5200 and he talked us all the way down to $4300. We shook and agreed on that. Right before he gave us the money for the car he mentioned that the bank didn't give him the full amount so he was only giving us $4100. FINE. But now, 5 minutes after he drove off with the car he said the check engine light came on. It's never come on before and it drove perfect when I drove 1 hour to meet him. So now he's wanting us to do something about that, pay for repairs and such. What would you do? We're not trying to scam him, however it seems a little "convenient" that the check engine light suddenly came on.
2007-09-20 03:09:44 · 9 answers · asked by brigirl_00 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Buying & Selling
I would tell him that AS IS means just that! Pay absolutely nothing! He bought the car. It is his problem!
Most likely it is something simple like his not turning the car off when he filled the tank, or his leaving the gas cap loose!
In any case, it is not your problem. Do nothing for him! He sounds like he is trying to play a game!
2007-09-20 03:49:19 · answer #1 · answered by fire4511 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Private sellers are not covered by the Federal Trade Commission’s rules and don’t have to use Buyers Guides. In addition, private sales are usually not covered by the implied warranties given for dealership cars, meaning most used cars will be “as is.”
Prior to making a purchase the Buyer should have done the research. Find as much information online about the car’s major systems, and use that information as a shopping tool. In addition, don’t hesitate to have a privately sold car inspected by your mechanic.
No matter if you buy a car from a private seller or dealer, protect yourself by examining the car thoroughly, test driving it under varied road conditions, inspecting the car professionally, and checking the maintenance record.
You should not repair a thing you no longer own it....
2007-09-20 10:33:26 · answer #2 · answered by fundingway_brandon 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Car was bought as is with no warrantee expressed or implied. If he gave you the money and drove off in the car, he is an owner. It was his fault he did not have the car checked out by a mechanic before completing the deal.
2007-09-20 10:20:03 · answer #3 · answered by twinturbo1994 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
tell him he bought the car as seen tried and tested and at a reduced price. He did not get it from a garage therfore got no warranty with the vehicle. Unfortunatly i don't think you will see your $100. You should not have let him take the car until he paid in full.
2007-09-20 12:17:39 · answer #4 · answered by richard795771 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tell him that once he left with the car it became his responsibility. He had the chance to check the car out before buying it. The deal is done and it's final.
I hope that you wrote "sold as is" on the bill of sale.
2007-09-20 10:19:30 · answer #5 · answered by Harbinger 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If he bought the car "as is" and you are a private person (not a dealer), then you have no obligation to him once he drives off in the car after the sale.
2007-09-20 10:19:14 · answer #6 · answered by jonmm 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
this falls under the buye beware law, he shook on it verbally, handed the funds over... end of story
this is the price he pays for buying used and the chance he took, but momma's boys are just like that you know ;)
2007-09-20 10:26:32 · answer #7 · answered by ? 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes i do think he is trying to put one over on you. i wouldn't pay it is generally considered that when you buy a car from a private seller it is as is.
2007-09-20 10:21:49 · answer #8 · answered by hermitofnorthdome 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Figures don't lie, but liars figure...
2007-09-20 10:18:32 · answer #9 · answered by andyg77 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋