sold as seen - urgent advise needed

chedder789

ABH wrote: »

Definitely wouldn't want want to do that now would I. I'm certain if you looked around, there would be a tin-foil hat around here for that 'pretty little head' of yours :rolleyes: Ooh, I've found a babybel wrapper or is that too small?

A babybel wrapper would be too small for me, we don't all have brains the size of walnuts.

Blacksheep1979

ABH wrote: »

Some of the advice on here occasionally has me rolling my eyes and wondering: really, do they make this stuff up as they go along.

Private sales, the seller can't 'misrepresent the item they're selling'. What this means in practice is that they should bring to your attention anything that will effect the general working or security of the vehicle in this case you're purchasing. All you really need to do is file a Small Claims Action assuming you didn't pay more than 5k for the van.

Point out the details of the sale ie: it wasn't of merchantable quality, fit for purpose etc also inform them Where it was advertised, how much was asked, your conversation topics when you arrived, anything that maybe relevant ie: you told the seller you intended to visit Tuscany in your caravan for instance, just as soon as you had found your dog and filled up on water or whatever.

In short the judge will have a clear understanding of the 'intent' of the parties concerned, ie: the seller wanting rid of the vehicle and possibly not mentioning the faults based on a balance of probabilities equals - whatever he decides.

All of this would be relevant as it shows a clear indication to use the Caravan as a Caravan, not as something for static storage etc. The judge would then have a clear understanding of the particulars of the claim and of the sale prossess. As a consequence, the judge might point out for instance that a caravan that's unsafe for use, or structurally unsound may be unsafe for long journeys, unsafe for storing valuable belongings on a camp site etc and therefore side with you.

Chances are high that you'll get your money back, afterall the people that have sold the item to you are still around, it's not as though they've dissapeared with the money, so all of this 'sold as seen' rubbish wasn't worth the ink. You can't claim someting is in good workable condition when it's clearly a danger to life for instance. Get your money back, then relinquish ownership of the caravan and get on with your life.

Alternatively, call the sellers ask them if they would be willing to pay the repair bill if you like the caravan out of their payment. That way you all get what you want, them rid of the caravan you a repaired caravan brought upto standard. If they don't agree, you could get the work carried out and then even claim damages for the difference.

HTH

Yet again you're talking absolute rubbish - you really need to be careful with the advice you give people or it's going to cost them money.

If you proceed with small claims action there is a chance you could win, but I say there's a larger chance you will lose. If you lose it will have cost you a couple of hundred pounds, caused hours of stress and hassle and if the other party turns up then you could be made to pay for their time off work/travel costs.

Takoda

None of this is relevant now. The OP's situation has been resolved to their complete satisfaction. So any further debate is pointless.