Is This A Try-On?

[DSM10000]

Sounds good, but the trouble with that is.
I presume they bought it from his house, so they obviously know, where he lives.
They could be totally nutters, for all he knows. So be careful.

The OP will also has details of the purchaser, address, bank details etc plus they will need to register it with the DVLA so any attempt by them in terms of threats etc and they can be easily traced.

It seems like a poorly thought out attempt to scam the OP and the best course of action is polite rebuttal followed by no further communication.

 

[SmartAmg]

The OP will also has details of the purchaser, address, bank details etc plus they will need to register it with the DVLA so any attempt by then in terms of threats etc and they can be easily traced.

It seems like a poorly thought out attempt to scam the OP and the best course of action is polite rebuttal followed by no further communication.

Yep, agree. That's what I'm saying, no way is he getting his money back or even a contribution. And as you say, a polite No and leave it.
Just don't tell him to F off.
Being able to trace him is not much consolation, if all ya windows are put through. Ok, perhaps slightly dramatic, but these days, owt can happen.

 

[Dippo]

What he said! ^^ No need (perhaps initially) to get aggressive - seems to be a thing nowadays. Always thought sugar is better than vinegar

I wouldn't put sugar on my chips.

 

[Gollom]

I wouldn't put sugar on my chips.

They said the same about Mayonnaise..

 

[Will]

My gut feeling is that it’s quite possible a fault code has come up, it’s an old car with relatively high mileage and perhaps hasn’t been used much recently.

These things happen, especially on the first long/hot drive or if perhaps given some stick for the first time in ages. I still doubt it’s an o2 sensor or cat issue if it’s affecting both banks.

But this is still the new owner’s problem unfortunately. Asking for a goodwill contribution on an old cheap private sale car with no warranty is trying their luck, but I don’t think this is some kind of elaborate scam. Either naivety on the buyer’s part or just someone with a bit of front.

Trying their luck maybe but no harm in asking either I guess!

 

[ToeKnee]

They said the same about Mayonnaise..

Errrr! Who puts sugar on mayonnaise??

 

[DSM10000]

Errrr! Who puts sugar on mayonnaise??

Belgians?

 

[BIGDOG]

I wouldn't put sugar on my chips.

I did once, I’d never seen sugar in those glass jars with a spout before.
Wasn’t great, have managed to avoid it since.

 

[Fastcar155]

Why do people really get rid of the car they own ?

 

[SmartAmg]

Why do people really get rid of the car they own ?

Simply time for a change.
Car starting to be problematic and costly.
Need to sell, due to financial reasons.

 

[E55BOF]

In this particular case, because I replaced it with another. The late CLK is a pretty car; the A207 E class Cabrio is drop-dead gorgeous, and in my favourite colour scheme too, so no contest. Simple.

 

[DSM10000]

In this particular case, because I replaced it with another. The late CLK is a pretty car; the A207 E class Cabrio is drop-dead gorgeous, and in my favourite colour scheme too, so no contest. Simple.

The perfect reason and, you hoped, someone else would then enjoy the CLK.

 

[E55BOF]

Enjoy? Not too bothered, so long as paid for...

 

[DSM10000]

Enjoy? Not too bothered, so long as paid for...

Have you heard anything more from the buyer?

 

[E55BOF]

Have you heard anything more from the buyer?

Oh yes...

Latest claim is this:

"
On cold start the engine is smooth and fine but as it warms up, then you have an uneven running V6 with false inputs for fuel and air causing a missfire and top end rattle. Again the codes are for both banks as I was shown them for both up stream sensors hence why I purchased new plugs in case one is breaking down. They don't last forever and could be contributing to the fault.. Hopefully I don't have a failing cat as this also can cause the same symptoms."

News to me that a failing cat could cause the symptoms he's claiming, but I don't know for sure. I rather doubt a failing cat could generate a fault code for a failed upstream O2 sensor, though, or that a failed O2 sensor could cause a top-end rattle. Is any of that a realistic possibility, does anyone know?

Also interesting is that he asked for the original Audio 20 unit, which I forgot to put in the boot, offering either to dispose of the Blaupunkt I fitted or send it back to me, but when I said I would send the Audio 20 to him, and make a payment once I had the Blaupunkt back, he stated his wife had figured out the Blaupunkt and so he would stick with that.

I'm not prepared to accept that both sensors failed at the same time, full stop. I think he's in a hole and doesn't know when to stop digging...

 

[Fastcar155]

If you buy a car privately it's at your own risk. If you want fully warranty etc you buy from a garage and pay a higher price.

He wants his cake and eat it.

 

[Spider10]

He'd have the same argument with a garage usually warranty isn't worth the paper its written on especially at the OPs price point

 

[SmartAmg]

If you buy a car privately it's at your own risk. If you want fully warranty etc you buy from a garage and pay a higher price.

He wants his cake and eat it.

Agree, doesn't really matter what faults it develops once he's drove off. It's his car now, end of.

 

[DSM10000]

He'd have the same argument with a garage usually warranty isn't worth the paper its written on especially at the OPs price point

But there is legal protection with a garage sale and any faults not identified at purchase are the responsibility of the dealer to address for the first 6 months under consumer law. Any dealer warranty is in addition to statutory rights and does not replace them.

But there is also a degree of proportionality in terns of the extent of a dealers liability depending on the vehicles age, mileage, value etc.

 

[Will]

But there is legal protection with a garage sale and any faults not identified at purchase are the responsibility of the dealer to address for the first 6 months under consumer law. Any dealer warranty is in addition to statutory rights and does not replace them.

But there is also a degree of proportionality in terns of the extent of a dealers liability depending on the vehicles age, mileage, value etc.

Agreed - you don’t need a paper warranty written out for a retail sale, you’re automatically covered under consumer legislation and if you use credit or finance facilities you have additional protections there too.