Purchasing from new car lot..Would like to change agreement.

[freezingassassin]

Hello, I have recently gone to a lot in the search of a car. I found one I think I can go with and I talked to the sales rep and we made an initial agreement.

So I signed a used vehicle order stating the price of the vehicle is 7100 and it was as is. Attached is the form, which is basically stating the used vehicle is sold as is without warranty.

Now the issue is, I talked to the owner and we had a verbal agreement where the price would be 7100 if I did computer repairs for him. So after we left I actually pondered the thought and realized, this is a huge risk to partake for me (and potentially for him if he doesn't cover all his legal grounds correctly) like loss of data, the problem itself isn't resolved etc etc. So instead I got a check from my bank for 7400(this was the original price of the car before the negotiations) and I was wondering if I could just revoke our initial agreement and pay the car as with the 7400 and walk away clean or, if he doesn't accept this, I can completely walk away from the car so I am not out of pocket any money and he can't come after me.

Also, the file i have attached was the only piece of document I was presented and signed, the car is still up on the website being advertised(i took a screenshot of it) and I was reading up on this link too
http://www.legalbeagles.info/forums/...g-legal-action

So what I am really wanting to know is, if he doesn't accept my new offer of 7400 where I do no computer repairs, and as a result I walk away from the deal, can he legally come after me and force me to uphold the initial agreement of 7100 + computer repairs?

I just want to make sure I cover all my bases before I end up in a lot more trouble than I could of anticipated.

Thanks so much.

[Tools]

Re: Purchasing from new car lot..Would like to change agreement.

That is only a "pre-order" and you still have the right to change your mind. I really wouldn't worry about it being a binding contract.

If the vehicle was originally for sale at £7400 I see no problem with you completing the deal at that price. I would also be inclined to haggle the price down without the offer of computer repairs, this time of year there is always room for manoeuvre on the price a dealer sells for.

[freezingassassin]

Re: Purchasing from new car lot..Would like to change agreement.

Yea I already previously tried haggling the price down from the original sales but the rep would not budge! The only way he would was when I brought up the computer repairs which I shortly realized could be a major drawback if something went wrong. And I am unfortunately in a tough spot since I need a car asap, my other car just went out, and need to get to work somehow so I myself don't have the luxury of being patient unfortunately.

But again, thank you and I will offer the 7400 and hope it sticks and if not. Go somewhere else. Thanks for clearing that up, the more I thought about it the more worried I became.

[Tools]

Re: Purchasing from new car lot..Would like to change agreement.

Simply tell them you will not have the time to carry out the computer repairs but still want the car, at the original price of £7400

Despite the car been sold "as is" it still has to be fit for purpose and in a roadworthy condition so be aware of that before buying.

[freezingassassin]

Re: Purchasing from new car lot..Would like to change agreement.

Ok I will, and yea I took it for a test drive and it drove fine, Alignment was a bit off but thats not big deal and the car didn't make any strange noises or felt weird so it seemed to be fine driving. and hopefully it won't be a lemon but one can only hope when buying cars.

Thank you for all the help!