Sold as seen, but buyer wants to return car..

bungle4by4

The_Turner wrote: »

I've asked twice.

sorry, i've been trying to keep up :o

Mrs_Optimist

The very fact he drove the car off with the receipt would suggest that he accepted it as sold as seen - he didn't need to sign it, his actions confirmed his agreement to the term. Make sure you lock up your doors and windows well tonight OP, he knows you have the cash on the premises until tomorrow when the Banks open (not meaning to scare you but please bear it in mind) x

KTF

bungle4by4 wrote: »

when the buyer rang, i did say to him then that the car was sold as seen, as written on the invoice, all he had to say was that he didn't sign anything... but he did give me a lot of pictures of the queen

In my opinion he is trying it on and threatening you to make you crack. I realise it isnt an ideal situation with a young baby in the house but I would sit tight and see what he does next. Certainly dont do anything without getting advice first.

If he is 'serious' then his only real option is to take it down the legal route which - as already noted above - is expensive and may not result in the outcome he is after anyway.

The_Turner

bungle4by4 wrote: »

wording on the invoice was sold as seen. the reg and the price. and paid in full.

when the buyer rang, i did say to him then that the car was sold as seen, as written on the invoice, all he had to say was that he didn't sign anything... but he did give me a lot of pictures of the queen

So he didn't sign an invoice and the problem isn't documented anywhere. Other than your word you have no evidence the car is other than listed on ebay. I'd suggest to forget about forum advice and take proper legal advice on this matter.

ohreally

Bungle, we are where we are with this however, reviewing your ebay sale, I find it inexplicable that you yelp on about trivial annoyances but fail completely to raise the issue of a potential major defect.
Why was this information omitted from the documented ad?

I can undertsand why the buyer may not be a happy bunny.

The_Turner

Mrs_Optimist wrote: »

The very fact he drove the car off with the receipt would suggest that he accepted it as sold as seen - he didn't need to sign it, his actions confirmed his agreement to the term. Make sure you lock up your doors and windows well tonight OP, he knows you have the cash on the premises until tomorrow when the Banks open (not meaning to scare you but please bear it in mind) x

Good point, I've seen this happen. Plus he may well drive off in his car too.

bungle4by4

The_Turner wrote: »

So he didn't sign an invoice and the problem isn't documented anywhere. Other than your word you have no evidence the car is other than listed on ebay. I'd suggest to forget about forum advice and take proper legal advice on this matter.

ill be on the phone to the union legal helpline in the morning. they will be able to get to the bottom of this im sure

The_Turner

bungle4by4 wrote: »

ill be on the phone to the union legal helpline in the morning. they will be able to get to the bottom of this im sure

Just be prepared for it not going in your favour and if solicitors are involved you probably won't get an answer staright away.

bungle4by4

ohreally wrote: »

Bungle, we are where we are with this however, reviewing your ebay sale, I find it inexplicable that you yelp on about trivial annoyances but fail completely to raise the issue of a potential major defect.
Why was this information omitted from the documented ad?

I can undertsand why the buyer may not be a happy bunny.

i can as well, thats why it was talked over at such length before he even left his house. as i've already said, the gearbox has had a major overhaul 1500 miles ago. and we thought the problem was a case of sitting without running for 2 and a bit years.

the problem has not re-occured in 6 months.

the buyer was very aware of the problem, and his solution to drop the atf rad, and run in drive and drain the torque converter of oil which is probably contaminated is probably the right thing to do.

if this hadn't been talked about for so long, i'd agree with you.

The_Turner

bungle4by4 wrote: »

i can as well, thats why it was talked over at such length before he even left his house. as i've already said, the gearbox has had a major overhaul 1500 miles ago. and we thought the problem was a case of sitting without running for 2 and a bit years.

Sadly you have no evidence to support this claim. He can equally claim you said it was and always has been in full working order.