done deal..any comeback?

woody78

just bought a car from a private advert on done deal. have drove the car for 4 days now and realising the car is not up to scratch....have i any come back... very worried about this problem

thanks

MetzgerMeister

No comeback I'm afraid. Caveat emptor as they say.

Max Power1

Once the cash is exchanged thats it

Del2005

woody78 wrote: »

just bought a car from a private advert on done deal. have drove the car for 4 days now and realising the car is not up to scratch....have i any come back... very worried about this problem

thanks

If the car is dangerous you have in theory some come back with a private sale, getting it enforced is the problem. Otherwise though luck.

What's wrong with it? Or do you not like it?

corktina

you do have a comeback if you can proove that the seller knew of a defect he didn't tell you of. But, good luck with that!

Nissan doctor

From your post, OP, it seems like your asking if you have any come back from Done Deal?

Obviously the deal you made does not involve them in any way.


What wrong with the car that wasn't apperant when you viewed it?

V Eight

No Comeback - but Learn from the experience!

h3000

Nissan doctor wrote: »

From your post, OP, it seems like your asking if you have any come back from Done Deal?

Obviously the deal you made does not involve them in any way.


What wrong with the car that wasn't apperant when you viewed it?

+1

I hope you don't mean DoneDeal OP. They have nothing to do with the sale apart from hosting the advert.

drunkmonkey

You have no comeback from done deal but you have from the seller, contact consumer rights. Did you buy it form his house or the side of the road?

MugMugs

drunkmonkey wrote: »

You have no comeback from done deal but you have from the seller, contact consumer rights. Did you buy it form his house or the side of the road?

Really ??

"Wasn't like that when I sold it him Judge"

h3000

drunkmonkey wrote: »

You have no comeback from done deal but you have from the seller, contact consumer rights. Did you buy it form his house or the side of the road?

are you sure?? I taught buyer beware in a private sale

flyingsnail

OP, what is wrong with the car?

This is from citizens information.

Vehicles are often advertised by private individuals on the internet and in the ‘small ads’ section of newspapers. If you buy a car from a small advertisement or on the internet from a private individual you are generally not buying from a person whose normal business it is to sell cars (although sometimes used car dealers do advertise in this way). Again in this case you have very little legal protection if you find that the car that you have bought is faulty. It is therefore important when buying from a private seller to protect yourself from unscrupulous people. It may be worthwhile to employ the services of a trusted mechanic who may be able to advise you on the mechanical state of the car.

It is an offence under both road traffic legislation and the Sale of Goods and Supply of Services Act 1980 to sell a car which is not roadworthy. Also, the seller is required to give you accurate and truthful information in answer to any questions that you ask. However, a private seller does not have to provide information that is not requested. If you have a grievance after buying a car you should complain to the seller first. If you are not satisfied with the response you may be able to take legal action against the seller. Where the car you bought is unroadworthy, you could also refer the matter to the Garda Síochána and the Road Safety Authority.

Reloc8

How much did you pay ?

(asked to establish whether its worth your while to get legal advice)

unkel

corktina wrote: »

you do have a comeback if you can proove that the seller knew of a defect he didn't tell you of.

No you don't even have comeback then

The only comeback you have is if you can prove that the seller has lied about something. Omitting something is not lying in this context.

Alanstrainor

No come back OP, even if the seller lied to you itd be next to impossible to prove anything.

What's up with the car, maybe its not as bad as you think?

omb0wyn5ehpij9

Alanstrainor wrote: »

No come back OP, even if the seller lied to you itd be next to impossible to prove anything.

Unfortunate, but true

Kristopherus

Alanstrainor wrote: »

No come back OP, even if the seller lied to you itd be next to impossible to prove anything

Unless of course he had a friend/relation or two with him when he purchased.