Private Car Sale - Buyer Wants Refund!!!!???

[Philario]

Hi, I'm new to this so not sure I'm in the correct place.

I bought a 2nd hand 7-seater car at the beginning of August solely for the use of going on a family holiday, with the intention of trading it in for a smaller run around for work after the holiday. (we already have an MPV so didnt need 2, but the other one is a 5 seater)

Anyway, we went on holiday and the car was fine, no problems at all. I did over 600 miles in it.
I have since sold the car as we had no need for the two MPV's. The buyers are asking for a refund because they say the car is faulty.

I was contacted by the buyer a few days after the sale. She said that she had the vehicle inspected by a mechanic and it has a number of faults! One being the DPF and Engine had been removed recently and it is unsafe to drive????!!!!! Another being that the car cuts out when it hits 3000revs.
I know nothing about cars and I told her that none of this was done whilst I owned the vehicle, and I didn't know of any faults with the car. Like i said, I went on holiday with my wife & kids in the car and experienced no problems.
She also said that there are bolts missing and loose pipes under the bonnet which can be clearly seen????, I politely pointed out to her that when she and her husband came to look at the car, they looked under the bonnet at the engine, took the car for a test drive and were more than happy with it at the time.

I have since received a letter from her with some photos of the engine and a list of faults. She is also threatening me with legal action.
I've never been in a situation like this before and its giving me sleepless nights with worry.

I've read all about the 'Buyer Beware' and the 'sale of goods act', but I'm still unsure of what to do????

For all I know they could've damaged the engine if they changed their minds about the car????

Do they have a case against me as it was a private sale??

All help and advice much appreciated.

Thanks

[0011728]

Re: Private Car Sale - Buyer Wants Refund!!!!???

Hi Phil,

A little late now but a bit of research before selling the car would have saved you this hastle. Take a look at this:

http://www.theaa.com/motoring_advice...scontract.html

and this will help where you stand legally. As I understand it, as long as you have been honest when asnwering any questions about the vehicle and details when advertising it then the buyer has little legal recourse. Though I am sure the experts on here will correct me if I am wrong.

http://www.which.co.uk/cars/choosing...ponsibilities/

[concernedperson]

Re: Private Car Sale - Buyer Wants Refund!!!!???

Did you give them a receipt for the car?
They checked it over and tested it before purchase?

[des8]

Re: Private Car Sale - Buyer Wants Refund!!!!???

You say they examined the vehicle and even test drove it before purchasing it.
As has already been said, as long as you told no lies verbally or when advertising it, the purchasers have no claim on you.
The Sale of goods Act 1979 Section13 "goods sold by description" doesn't apply if goods are examined before purchase
Section 14 "goods must be of satisfactory quality" only applies where goods are sold in the course of business

[righty]

Re: Private Car Sale - Buyer Wants Refund!!!!???

What Des8 says