Buyer bought a bus, paid in cash, drove it then brought it back

hjb123

Is the buyer never going to pick it up from the testing station? Oh well at least you have the money and you have nothing to do with it anymore!

code-a-holic

HAve recieved a leter from the buyer by registerd mail. Enclosing the invoices from the garage. It failed the MOT. Electrical light problems failed it. And sharp areas from damage - well he crashed it, of course there would be!! Im very suspicious that he tampered with the lights. (the 20 min drive that took him hrs) Anyway. He claims the bus was told after goods being not as described (was sold with a MOT). He wants to be reimbursed £1907 . £810 he originaly paid for it and the rest is garage costs and his travel. Or he wants to take it to court.
Im confused now - nevr went out to decieve anyway now he's made out we have. BEcause of the mOT results can he win a court case. Who's to say he didnt make the faults himself .....and how to proove it!

skylight

An MOT covers the time of the inspection only and not for the whole year.
An MOT taken today will be valid until next year, but the car does not have to be "legal" if a fault was found in say 6 months time - am I making sense here!!!!

If he had the car re-tested within a few weeks of the original MOT, then the garage who undertook the MOT would be at fault and not you. You are a private seller and he has no come back whatsoever. Buyer beware does and will stand here. Be Strong.

I think that the time has come for you to get yourself off to a solicitors or citizens advice. Perhaps a legal eagle letter might put him off when he knows that you are no pushover.

He is just annoyed with himself and taking it out on someone else.

hjb123

Oh golly!

Sounds like this is a never ending saga! Well you sold it with an MOT so surely he doesnt have a leg to stand on?

Didnt you say that you knew people at this testing station? See what they have to say!

Good luck!

tigermatt

He is definitely trying everything he can think of to get refunded. The 20 minute drive that took him hours sounds very suspicious to me. He can't really say very much about the "sharp areas" because he crashed it so it's his fault.

I would get a solicitor, and fast before he takes you to court. A letter from someone who knows what they are doing will (hopefully) cause him to rethink.

But, remember, don't give in to him!

code-a-holic

Thank you all.
Will take your advice. Solicitors numbers up on yell.com as we speak!!
It's like a episode of eastenders.....
drags on and on and on!

jockettuk

send him a recorded letter back saying that your not going to refund him any money and if he wants to go to court then to bring it on so to speak .. i have a feeling he is trying it on and he knows really if he goes to court he wont have a leg to stand on.. tell him if it does go to court you will ask the judge to award all your costs to him.. play him at his own game and call his bluff.. if it does go to court then see a solicitor court dates dont happen overnight.. you will have time to seek advice.. call his bluff see what happens..

highguyuk

Stand your ground...

If he crashed and he was without insurance etc he isnt going to go to court. Nice idea of his to get it tested mind you ...

I still believe that it was sold as seen. If he wanted it tested beforehand that was upto him, but he paid for it and it was his responsibility.

For your own safety and security, I think its time to consult further advice. Sounds like you'll be able to claim back expenses at the end anyway!

Mandles

You have photos of bus on your listing & these must show how it was sold and then show how it was damaged after he took it .Also the others are right. It did not have a new mot so things may have been faulty. Did you give him a reciept with sold as seen on it?? (that would be great if you did, i always do). Maybe put a poster up near where you reckon he had the prang asking for witness' & let him know that you have done this and that you may inform council of damage he may have caused elsewhere .
You should say that you have also had advice and this thread may help as a daily document of what actaully really happened.
Also i just relooked. You never stated mechanically perfect or sound ,all you said was "Mot until end of July, sailed through last MOT. Its is very reliable and is a fab runer and surprisingly economical for the size of vehicle." so you gave no false description.I would say fair enough if you want to take this to court but you may lose even more money!....I seriously dont think that he has a leg to stand on.

jambojen_2

What a complete nutter!!

Defo let the council know (and maybe a local/national newpaper ££££££££ )!!!!!

Jen