ronthenekred Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 i wouldnt be pleased at all, but it was fine when it left, for all i know it could of been driven at 6000rpm for 30+miles once it left my drive i didnt know how it was driven Yes but you don't know. When they drove off did it sound like the engine was running at 6000rpm? It's very rare a person would drive a car correctly only to wait until you were out of sight to drive it like Mr Magoo. Ask them for a dealership report on damage and likely cause of damage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alchresearch Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 I've heard this story before, possibly on this forum. Car is sold to gypsies and then brought back two days later with a ruined / swapped engine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris_Sleeps Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 the car was always sold with honesty, no corners cut all work done at main dealers Tell them that the car is their responsibility now, and if they think that you've not acted responsibly then they can make a claim. It's highly likely they won't bother, and if you can show that you acted responsibly then any chance of anything being found in the buyers' favour is minute. I'd like to add - I'm no legal expert. If someone knows more than me then I'll happily be proven incorrect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miztasee Posted August 13, 2012 Author Share Posted August 13, 2012 i know this sounds blunt but the car was inspected twice, was serviced by main dealer 2k ago and even they commented on how good its condition was for age, no warranty was offered nor asked for, i asked for the legallitys of this, once they was out of my sight i dont know how it was driven, the car left my drive in A1 mechanical condition, i need to know where i stand legally not morally, i do feel bad for them, but once its left my hands its beyond my control and defeats me selling it, it had a genuine reason for sale and it wasnt because it was faulty ive bought my self a brand new car and cant afford to run 3 cars Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truman Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 How did the "DIY" mechanic diagnose the problem? What are the symptoms..? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miztasee Posted August 13, 2012 Author Share Posted August 13, 2012 I've heard this story before, possibly on this forum. Car is sold to gypsies and then brought back two days later with a ruined / swapped engine. yeah ive heard of similar things, luckily it had a one off engine as far as looks was concerned so ill notice a different lump straight away Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miztasee Posted August 13, 2012 Author Share Posted August 13, 2012 saying there oil in coolant res and no oil in the actual engine :/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truman Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 yeah ive heard of similar things, luckily it had a one off engine as far as looks was concerned so ill notice a different lump straight away I can't remember if the engine number is on the V5 or not...might be worth checking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miztasee Posted August 13, 2012 Author Share Posted August 13, 2012 good idea, but i have it somewhere in some paperwork, v5 has been sent off, always first thing i do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris_Sleeps Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 This is American, but the same principle stands in our law. About.com - Used Cars Caveat Emptor for Buying and Selling a Used Car This Story Demonstrates How Both Sides Need To Be Protected Caveat emptor, which is Latin for buyer beware, is applicable for both the buyer and seller of a used car as demonstrated by a story shared with me by a reader. The seller needs to be aware, too, that once a legitimate sale is done - it's finished. There is no need to accept responsibility once a vehicle changes hands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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