Shanny

I'm selling a car and a potential buyer has been calling after the test drive to say that there are some issues with it. He claims that it has a rubbing noise on one of the back brakes, the back end vibrates at speed and a few more minor things. He's HPI'd it and nothing has been flagged. It's a 13 year old car but in good condition and has had shedloads spent on it over the years.
Now, if something were to fail or not to be to his liking after he buys it, I get the impression that he could be the type to call and complain or maybe try to go down a legal route.
What are the legal implications?
I'm of the opinion that you buy a second hand car and you take your chances. I'm going to add "Sold as seen and tested" on the receipt. From what I've read, this is ok but if it's going to be a hassle I'd rather keep the car.

Any information would be appreciated.

Thanks,
Shanny

R5FORD

iTrader: (1)

sold as seen dosent always work.

Shanny

Thought so. That's why I'm asking. It's a 13 year old car with 140,000 miles on it. I can't say that it won't blow up in a month, can I?

RS SHORTIE

I think you need to put "Sold as spares or repairs" or somthing along those lines to cover yourself.

"Sold as seen" means f*ck all these days

lardypants

private sale caveat emptor sold as seen


tell him if hes not happy with the car then dont buy it simple as that really,if he wants a mechanic to look at it say you havent got a problem with him arranging one


just say once its sold its a private sale sold as seen

howerver they can try have you on missrepresentation if you missdescribed it, ie more owners, diff miles, not hpi clear if you state it is etc etc

Lee Ivatt

iTrader: (1)

If hes that picky about a 13 year old car then tell him to sod off! what is it a honda

mate unless your a trader theres not really any way legally your responsible one the car is sold. put sold as seen on recipt if you wish (make sure you have a copy each!)
as long as you have been honest in description theres no way it he can come back to you
(well unless ur handy with the welder and ur flogging a cut n shut)

its up to the buyer to check the car out properly and if so get professional opinion like an aa check!

Not even the DVLA take responsibility for roadworthyness of a car. The MOT is somewhat worthless, if u read the small print it says just because theres an MOT this does not mean the cars legal/safe.

dont worry too much, if the chaps that bothered tell him to go to a forecourt and pay dealer prices for a warranty.

DanW@FastFord

iTrader: (1)

Unless you've lied in the description of your car he has NO comeback against a private seller.

He's even less comeback if he's identified problems and still buys it.

Shanny

No, I haven't lied and I've tried to honest and I accept that there are faults that he pointed out. BUT, he's desperate to buy and and won't leave me alone so I'm going to take all that I can for it.
Thanks for all of the advice.

Shanny

C4llyT

Private seller, just needs to be road legal if he's driving it away.