Advertisement
If you have a new account but are having problems posting or verifying your account, please email us on hello@boards.ie for help. Thanks :)
Hello all! Please ensure that you are posting a new thread or question in the appropriate forum. The Feedback forum is overwhelmed with questions that are having to be moved elsewhere. If you need help to verify your account contact hello@boards.ie
Hi there,
There is an issue with role permissions that is being worked on at the moment.
If you are having trouble with access or permissions on regional forums please post here to get access: https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058365403/you-do-not-have-permission-for-that#latest

buyer beware?

  • 17-01-2012 9:07pm
    #1
    ancient faith
    Closed Accounts Posts: 10 ✭


    A week ago my husband bought a car, he hasn't even gotten the log book back yet. It was from a private buyer. The car was advertised as in good condition, just needing a service. He didn't get a receipt.

    I brought it for a service today and it needs a whole new engine. This was an issue that could only be found by a mechanic and not in the garden! The cost of this, or getting it repaired is more than the car is worth so we'll have to scrap it.

    We are hanging onto our house by a thread, he got a new car after selling his last one so we could meet this months mortgage. We've really hit rock bottom now and simply can't afford this.

    Do we have any comeback?


Comments

  • #2
    coylemj
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 25,622 ✭✭✭✭coylemj


    ancient faith wrote: »
    This was an issue that could only be found by a mechanic and not in the garden!

    Which means the seller can claim he wasn't aware of the fault and sold you the car in good faith.
    ancient faith wrote: »
    Do we have any comeback?

    Don't think so.


  • #3
    flyingsnail
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,777 ✭✭✭flyingsnail


    ancient faith wrote: »

    Do we have any comeback?
    I wouldn’t think so.


    What’s the car and what’s the fault.


  • #4
    slimjimmc
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,786 ✭✭✭slimjimmc


    My layman understanding is that Private sale = no comeback.
    You may be able to take a civil suit against him but that will be expensive and you'll most likely lose unless you can prove he intentionally deceived you.

    However, it might be worth investigating if the seller was a genuine private seller and not a small or part-time dealer. If it turns out he is a dealer of some sorts then that could change the whole outlook as consumer law may kick in.


  • #5
    ResearchWill
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,111 ✭✭✭ResearchWill


    Ok kinda easy issue but in the real world not. If the defect was dangerous, then the seller may be liable. Also a lot of guys say they are private sellers, but you may find there number attached to loads of cars for sale.

    Now in reality, if you are up for a fight, in the courts, then you may succeed, I have seen a number of cases that should not have one based on a strict interpretation of the law but where money has been awarded by the out.

    So simple advice seek a solicitor and motor assessor.


  • #6
    Victor
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 78,580 ✭✭✭✭Victor


    Do a google search of his phone number and another with adding his name.


  • Advertisement
Advertisement