Father got ripped off - what to do

[Luke_Bowman]

You allowed your elderly, near deaf OAP of a father go and buy a used car on his own.

I think you should consider pooing through your own letterbox!

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[Malt_Vinegar]

How you done some digging around the guy, perhaps we can help?

Maybe he is making a habit of doing this kind of thing, which might help you get some recompense?

 

[ChroniC]

Don't assume I'm right, cause I have no basis in any legal profession, but surely if the receipt does not have sold as seen written on it, then technically you could take him to small claims court based on false advertising.

 

[4T5]

The only thing you can do is to try and find a replacement from a scrappy.

Your advice is to buy a 2nd hand Cam chain from a Scrappy & fit it yourself ? just want to clarify that the words you wrote mean what they say ?


Gutted for the old boy but there is no point being angry now when really as his Son & knowing he is old/partially deaf etc You should have gone with him.


Wouldn't stop me taking action though.

 

[[TW]Fox]

Is he a trader or only pretending to be a private seller? You have action you can take.

Is he a genuine private seller, ie was it his car he was selling not one he bought to sell on? Nothing you can do, that's the risk and it's why private sales are cheaper than dealer sales.

 

[tom_e]

Don't assume I'm right, cause I have no basis in any legal profession, but surely if the receipt does not have sold as seen written on it, then technically you could take him to small claims court based on false advertising.

Nope, it's a given due to it being a private sale.

 

[Hades]

Don't assume I'm right, cause I have no basis in any legal profession, but surely if the receipt does not have sold as seen written on it, then technically you could take him to small claims court based on false advertising.

Only if it was advertised as having a fully working cam chain that doesn't need replacing.

 

[joelk2]

i love GD. one of the standard answers applied here. excreting through a letterbox. i feel it should also be followed by the other standard answer which is take the boxing stance.

 

[stufflol]

I don't think he is selling anything else, I think he realized the chain needed replacing - stopped driving it and sold it hoping that it wouldn't snap on the test drive.

 

[Will Gill]

Why would you ask this question in GD you were always bound to receive useless responses!

I've moved this to motors for you

 

[Hades]

i love GD. one of the standard answers applied here. excreting through a letterbox. i feel it should also be followed by the other standard answer which is take the boxing stance.

Let's compromise and adopt a pooing stance.

 

[Hades]

I don't think he is selling anything else, I think he realized the chain needed replacing - stopped driving it and sold it hoping that it wouldn't snap on the test drive.

Guys name is **** ***** - Isle of Man really don't care about naming and shaming the *****

And now, unless you have proof, he can sue you for libel. Well done.

 

[booyaka]

sold as seen is the usually get out here - very little can be done

 

[dowie]

http://www.adviceguide.org.uk/wales...om_a_private_seller_what_you_need_to_know.htm

Is the car roadworthy?

The car you buy must be roadworthy. This means it must be fit and safe to drive. The Road Traffic Act makes it illegal for anyone to sell a car that is not roadworthy. This applies equally to private sellers and car dealers.

http://www.adviceguide.org.uk/wales...ht_e/the_car_you_bought_is_not_roadworthy.htm

The Road Traffic Act makes it illegal for anyone to sell a car that is not roadworthy. This applies equally to private sellers and car dealers. Anyone who sells an unroadworthy car may be prosecuted and fined £5000. If you are found driving an unroadworthy car, you can also get points on your driving licence, and even be fined.

If you've been sold an unroadworthy car, you can get the seller to put the problem right. You can also report them to Trading Standards, who may take action against them.

This page explains what to do if you’ve been sold an unroadworthy car.

If you bought the car from a private seller

If you bought the car from a private seller, it is unlikely your local Trading Standards service will take action. However, you could still take the seller to court yourself. Going to court can be expensive. Get independent advice before you go ahead.

I'd do some research and then consider county court/'small claims court'

 

[[TW]Fox]

A noisy camchain does not make a car unroadworthy so that's all pretty irrelevant stuff.

 

[stufflol]

It has been diagnosed by 2 qualified mechanics and he has been advised not to drive it

 

[Howard]

There is nothing you can do. The engine could have exploded a mile down the road from the seller's house and he is still not entitled to do anything.

Buying cars privately is very much a case of 'buyer beware' - The only real terms that must be adhered to are that they have the right to sell the car, that it is roadworthy (unless selling for spares or repair), and that the seller isn't misrepresenting the car.

It's also probably best that you don't smash his teeth in.

 

[jimjamuk]

Your Dad made a mistake - wouldnt have been the first or last time he'll do it - live and learn.

You really shouldnt have named him on a public forum BTW.

and - theres nothing you can do - he bought it based on that test drive - its not like he had the radio on full blast to hide the noise - it was there for all to hear, just shame you Dad is hard of hearing.

 

[ubersonic]

This wasn't a joke BTW:

Could always take him to court and claim your father paid under duress, that should actually fly in court as he's old and the seller is young.

Of course it's totally unethical, but then so is ripping off an OAP.

 

[jimjamuk]

It has been diagnosed by 2 qualified mechanics and he has been advised not to drive it

they have said that because if it breaks it will cause more damage - you can choose to drive it if you want - its that word "advised"