Misrepresented when buying a caravan

Moggaman

Hi. I bought a caravan 2 to 3 weeks ago . I was told by the seller that there was no damp issues . And there appeared none at the time ( he had a heater on). When I got it home it became evident that was not the case and significant work would be required to make it watertight. The information I was given was false and misrepresented. Therefore if he tells me I have no rights , I presume I do using this argument .
Thanks

colm_mcm

Did you buy from a business or an individual?

Moggaman

colm_mcm wrote: »

Did you buy from a business or an individual?

From an individual .

colm_mcm

Pretty sure you have no recourse in that case.

Isambard

he does if he can prove misrepresentation.

Turbohymac

Doubtful..its buyer beware..just ask any solicitor and go from there..

Moggaman

Isambard wrote: »

he does if he can prove misrepresentation.

Well he said there was no damp and there is lots....how do you prove it...well he said it

bazz26

He said, you said - not worth the paper it's written on.

Sellers will tell you all sorts of things you want to hear. It's up to the buyer to be vigilant and do their own checks before buying. With buying privately it's a case of buyer beware unfortunately.

un5byh7sqpd2x0

Moggaman wrote: »

Well he said there was no damp and there is lots....how do you prove it...well he said it

Can you prove he said it?

Stanford

colm_mcm wrote: »

Pretty sure you have no recourse in that case.

Everyone has rights but where do you go.....Small Claims Court

bazz26

The Small Claims Court do not deal with private sales.

elperello

How much will it cost to put right?

SteM

People see Judge Judy on TV and think it's small claims court..

SEPT 23 1989

Could you not smell the damp

Atlantic Dawn

Your problem is even if you could take him to court can you prove that he has the technical skills to diagnose issues with the caravan? The time for get someone to inspect it was pre sale.

Moggaman

I’m screwed basically. I’m 41 and it’s the first tome I’ve been shafted so I guess I’m nit doin too bad....

elperello

Moggaman wrote: »

I’m screwed basically. I’m 41 and it’s the first tome I’ve been shafted so I guess I’m nit doin too bad....

Pretty much, sorry to hear.
Get it repaired by a specialist and put it down to experience.
When you're off on the holidays in it this will be a faint memory.

Shefwedfan

Would you not have guessed with the heater going etc that something might be up?

Of course people will tell you what you want to hear

RobFowl

Buyer beware.
All the more reason to look at something carefully before you buy it.

PS anyone buying a caravan deserves all they get

BarryD2

Moggaman wrote: »

Hi. I bought a caravan 2 to 3 weeks ago . I was told by the seller that there was no damp issues . And there appeared none at the time ( he had a heater on). When I got it home it became evident that was not the case and significant work would be required to make it watertight.

How did they hide any signs of dampness with a heater? Did you not see staining or discolouration? Warping?

Moggaman

BarryD2 wrote: »

How did they hide any signs of dampness with a heater? Did you not see staining or discolouration? Warping?

No smell or discolouration ... yes some pimples near the front. Specialist told me 5k to take off and replace awning rails/rail that joins wall and roof on outside..., seems fierce high .

Macdarack

Did you make up the heater bit?

Shefwedfan

Moggaman wrote: »

No smell or discolouration ... yes some pimples near the front. Specialist told me 5k to take off and replace awning rails/rail that joins wall and roof on outside..., seems fierce high .

I think you might be getting screwed twice, price around for repairs

I think they have caravan forum on here

listermint

Why not do it yourself.....

db

Moggaman wrote: »

No smell or discolouration ... yes some pimples near the front. Specialist told me 5k to take off and replace awning rails/rail that joins wall and roof on outside..., seems fierce high .

Think about doing it yourself. Plenty of others have and there are youtube videos showing how. You will probably need to strip it back inside as well and replace timbers.

Wailin

Have you even spoken to the seller since you bought it?

JamesM

Moggaman wrote: »

No smell or discolouration ... yes some pimples near the front. Specialist told me 5k to take off and replace awning rails/rail that joins wall and roof on outside..., seems fierce high .

Charles Camping very good and honest for repairs.

biko

Motor's Buying -> Consumer issues.
Please read and follow local charter.

coylemj

Wailin wrote: »

Have you even spoken to the seller since you bought it?

The seller showed the OP the caravan with a heater on and told him that there was no damp issues.

I think we all know what will happen if the OP confronts him. His response will be somewhere between 'caveat emptor' and PFO. It won't involve a refund.

endacl

Stanford wrote: »

Everyone has rights but where do you go.....Small Claims Court

I think you may be confusing SSC with Judge Judy.

Cerco

Just put it behind you and repair or get it repaired.. it is very easy to be wise in hindsight.
We have all been shafted at some stage. Think of it as a learning experience.
Once you have it sorted you will forget about the disappointment and start to enjoy it.