Fleeced.

[WeeRascal]

I'm gutted. I bought a Disco 2 from a trader 6 weeks ago. Last week I started hearing a loud clicking from the engine and I took it into a reputable Landy garage. They've told me that "someone" has recently worked on the engine to "fix it up" and my crankshaft is completely knackered. They say a new engine is required.

When I bought the car, the trader had me sign the usual disclaimer "I understand that this is a used car and accept that it may have faults" etc.

Do I have any comeback at all? I'm wondering if the Sale of Goods act section 14 applies here, as not fit for purpose?

Any advice much appreciated.

Del

 

[The Cowshed]

Get ya sen to the citizens advise they point you in the right direction..
Hope it works itself out for ya buddy, nothing worse then feeling ripped off....

 

[biggeeeee]

What has been the traders (from whom you bought the vehicle from) reaction,
I presume you got some sort of warranty?

 

[The Mad Hat Man]

read the "crock of ****" thread - he has a legal responsibility to fix any faults that were present when he sold the car.

 

[WeeRascal]

No warranty. What if the Trader says that there were no faults when he sold the car? My mechanic is prepared to put in writing, his findings, which are that at some point the car was running with ZERO oil and that is a likely cause. Since I bought it, the oil level has been fine.

 

[WeeRascal]

And I haven't approached the trader yet for his reaction - I'm just building my case before I do.

 

[The Mad Hat Man]

No warranty. yes you do. What if the Trader says that there were no faults when he sold the car? he has to prove it. My mechanic is prepared to put in writing, his findings, which are that at some point the car was running with ZERO oil and that is a likely cause. get that ASAP. Since I bought it, the oil level has been fine.

ffs - read the bloody thread i mentioned!

http://www.landyzone.co.uk/lz/f16/buying-crock-****-if-you-already-have-76002.html

 

[WeeRascal]

I have. And thank you. I'm just trying to prepare for his reaction, which might be to reject my claim.

 

[WeeRascal]

Grrr! Have just spoken to the trader. Apparently I signed for the purchase for "spares and repairs only" He says he can't do anything about it.

Where the feck does this leave me?

 

[Bromsgrove Defender]

Grrr! Have just spoken to the trader. Apparently I signed for the purchase for "spares and repairs only" He says he can't do anything about it.

Where the feck does this leave me?

Hopefully you have a copy of the original document that states "I understand that this is a used car and accept that it may have faults" etc. and doesn't anywhere include the words "spares and repairs only"




Otherwise I hope I'm wrong in saying you're up a little brown river in a barbed wire canoe without an outboard motor!

 

[biggeeeee]

Grrr! Have just spoken to the trader. Apparently I signed for the purchase for "spares and repairs only" He says he can't do anything about it.

Where the feck does this leave me?

Landrover Discovery 2 TD5 2001 engine | eBay

Who is the trader?

 

[WeeRascal]

I may be up Sh*t creek, but look how it was advertised.


2001 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY 2.5 Td5 S 5 Seat 5dr Diesel Sw 95,000 miles, excellent condition one owner since new, full service history long mot till may 2012 immaculate bonatti metallic, 1st genuine caller will buy for only £3995, a series 2 landrover discovery td5 for only £3995, this is giveaway price, some old mark 1 discoverys are still comanding £3000, this is a 51 plate series 2 td5 for only £3995, grab this bargain, was £4995, must go this week, be prepared for this winter, be quick, no offers. £3,995 No offers

 

[Bromsgrove Defender]

I may be up Sh*t creek, but look how it was advertised.


2001 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY 2.5 Td5 S 5 Seat 5dr Diesel Sw 95,000 miles, excellent condition one owner since new, full service history long mot till may 2012 immaculate bonatti metallic, 1st genuine caller will buy for only £3995, a series 2 landrover discovery td5 for only £3995, this is giveaway price, some old mark 1 discoverys are still comanding £3000, this is a 51 plate series 2 td5 for only £3995, grab this bargain, was £4995, must go this week, be prepared for this winter, be quick, no offers. £3,995 No offers

Firstly "must go quick" and "no offers" would make me instantly suspicious.

Secondly this means very little, especially if the seller has documentation signed by you stating that the vehicle is sold for "spares and repairs"

 

[WeeRascal]

It's a sole trader in Hamilton, Scotland

 

[Optimus Prime]

key to this is: "is there a document you signed which states spares or repair ?"

 

[WeeRascal]

@Optimus Prime Yes, there is.

 

[Optimus Prime]

think you might be on a bit of a sticky wicket with that, you have effectively acknowledged that the vehicle has faults and is not fit for use as a motor vehicle without being repaired.

as above, you need to speak to citizens advice really

 

[Bromsgrove Defender]

@Optimus Prime Yes, there is.

May I refer you to post #10

I can only suggest you appeal to the traders sense of fair play cos I don't think legally you've got a leg to stand on

 

[WeeRascal]

Have been on to Trading Standards, who advise that including the term "spares or repair" could be viewed as a criminal act, as it was clearly advertised as "excellent" and assumes the car is drivable. They have asked for the Trader's details.

 

[Bromsgrove Defender]

Have been on to Trading Standards, who advise that including the term "spares or repair" could be viewed as a criminal act, as it was clearly advertised as "excellent" and assumes the car is drivable. They have asked for the Trader's details.

Thats as maybe, but a document including those words signed by you is evidence that those terms were accepted by you

Never mind trading standards you'll need the srvices of a damn good lawyer too I think