HELP Sold car on eBay - Buyer unhappy!

robbies_gal

but gavin he signed the v5 in front of her as they were discussing it-how would that stand up in court against the seller

vax2002

I would worry about how it would stand up in court when I get the court papers, until then, ignore them.
Never respond to threats or blackmail, they inspected the car, they paid, hard luck, if they feel they have a case let them chance their arm in court.
And it would be a chance, a huge one, when buying second hand goods privately the term buyer beware is king.

gemma1585

I think I've reached my 'thank you' limits, so thanks to the last few posts!

Just to reiterate, I would have accepted the buyer deciding to decline the sale after inspecting the car and being told the mistake in the mileage. The buyer was very happy with the car, and drove away without any hint of disatisfaction. Hence why I am reluctant to offer any type of refund - and also feel my conscience is clear.

Also, they haven't requested a part refund or return, but simply threatened legal action.

If I were to offer a return and refund how can I be sure that the car comes back to me in the condition I sold it?

scheming_gypsy

I'd let them bring it back and then reject it on the fact that it's got an extra 10,000 miles on the clock :rotfl:

gemma1585

scheming_gypsy wrote: »

I'd let them bring it back and then reject it on the fact that it's got an extra 10,000 miles on the clock :rotfl:

Thank you for turning my frown upside down!

thegoodman

DUTR wrote: »

Typo or not, you should re-imburse for the difference in mileage, you are lucky it was not me thatwas the buyer as you would have to spend more than the money from the sale to make amends, looks like you will have to take the hit of negative feedback and a note on the record of being dishonest.

I think you are wrong with private sell. Once you take the delivery it confirm the sell unless warranty is stated.

Gavin83

So you can actually write what you want in the advert then? Surely there has to be some sort of false advertising laws even for private sales.

I think the guy is foolish anyway, I'd have used it as an opportunity to push the price down at the time of sale and I can't see why he didn't do this.

scheming_gypsy

you can't write what you want in the advert as they still have a comeback if it isn't as described, but if there's something obviously different (red car advertised and it's blue), or alloy wheels but it's on 4 space savers; then it's clearly obvious the description is different.

gemma1585

Gavin83 wrote: »

So you can actually write what you want in the advert then? Surely there has to be some sort of false advertising laws even for private sales.

I think the guy is foolish anyway, I'd have used it as an opportunity to push the price down at the time of sale and I can't see why he didn't do this.

I agree Gavin, but they didn't, just acknowledged and agreed!

There were no other discrepancies in the ad - especially not with the damage. Of course it was my mistake, but I informed the buyer of this prior to exchanging keys/cash, therefore I would hope I have corrected and protected myself.

Do innocent mistakes like this that have tried to be corrected make it to court normally?

scheming_gypsy

depends who's got the biggest balls. He clearly wants a part refund so there's a good chance he's hoping you bottle it and offer him some money back.