Why should I give warranty in private sale when buyer did not want to pay for it?

**Headbanger** · 27th January 2008, 22:49

People suck.

I had my own business for a couple of years, People tried all that sort of crap on me constantly, Every day was wading through crap from people who didn't want to pay.

And I'm a big ugly grumpy fucker....on a good day.

Anyhow, I think you went above and beyond the call of duty.

**P38** · 28th January 2008, 16:12

Originally Posted by Conquiztador

Yep, agree. But I can easily live with my decision.

Good on Ya!

Originally Posted by Conquiztador

And here a little story: My sister-in-law used to work in a restaurant many years ago. She told me stories regarding what happened in the kitchen to peoples free replacement meals who complained and requested a new one... (No, you do not want to know). Let me just tell you that I have never complained about a meal in a restaurant again. Ever!! In fact I have a very respectful attitude towards anyone in the service industry who is able to touch anything that is mine when I am not able to keep an eye on them...

I hear That!!!!

**shafty** · 28th January 2008, 16:56

Originally Posted by barty5

what a cock had simalar prob with customer while we were fixin their car had my load car and came back whenit got low on gas and thought i was going to pay for the gas they were usin while their car was being fix took a while to explain that if their car wasnt being fixed who the fuck was going to be paying for the gas they stuck in theai own car sadly poor little rich kid rply was mum and dad usally pay for you can guess my answer.
tell the guy here are your keys you can have them back when you pay the account once you give him the keys you have no come back at all this i have learnt the hard way as well

Unbelievable Mate - what a 'kin dork your customer was

**Conquiztador** · 15th February 2008, 09:41

Got contacted today by the buyer. They now have a new problem. Recon that they have lost compression (It is a 2 stroke). And they want the money back or: " If we do not hear from you by the 22nd February 2008 we will take further steps to ensure that this matter is corrected expeditiously"

Well, they heard from me. Told them it is now their problem and "All the best"

**Tank** · 15th February 2008, 09:56

Originally Posted by Conquiztador

Got contacted today by the buyer. They now have a new problem. Recon that they have lost compression (It is a 2 stroke). And they want the money back or: " If we do not hear from you by the 22nd February 2008 we will take further steps to ensure that this matter is corrected expeditiously"

Well, they heard from me. Told them it is now their problem and "All the best"

LMAO - a guy who cannot afford $80 is going to take you to the cleaners.

They have put it in writing - so its not a knock on the door at 2am that you should expect.

More like a 1/2 hearted threat of a legal argument that they cannot win.

pfft - fucking with dipshits like this is just fun if you ask me.

**Tank** · 15th February 2008, 10:01

From the min of consumer affairs:

The Consumer Guarantees Act does not apply to vehicles sold by a private person. This means that there are no legal guarantees about quality with this type of sale.

Apparently their only comeback is the Contractual Remedies Act.

It only works if they can show that:

you were persuaded to buy the vehicle by what the seller said, and
what the seller said was untrue, and
the seller’s false statements have caused you to lose money - eg, by having to pay to repair the engine when the seller told you it was in excellent condition

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Compensation from the seller would be based on the difference between what the vehicle is actually worth and what it would have been worth if the seller’s statements about the vehicle had been true.

this will cost them too much (most certainly more than the $80 he cannot afford), and given that you offered a warrenty (declined) and sold it on a as is where is basis.

they are shit out of luck.

**gijoe1313** · 15th February 2008, 10:07

Sheesh, next they will be wanting a top end and bottom end rebuild due to it blowing up and also a free 44 gallon drum of two stroke oil!

Ferk'n idiots, they sound like the sort of bikers who shouldnae be a biker och ay th'noo!

**jcupit69** · 15th February 2008, 12:27

Too nice, the fact it was out of petrol it sounds like the guy was lucky your a nice guy too!!!!
The guy should be made aware of how much he could have paid elsewere to get it fixed and how as he chose not to pay for the warrenty, he isnt entitled to anything for free!!!! If he'd have paid the extra money i might feel sorry for him....might!?!?

Ran out of petrol was why it wouldnt start....what a fukwit

**ManDownUnder** · 15th February 2008, 12:30

LOL He no want warrantee = he no get support...

"Would you help fix it anyway"
"... err... no. You specificalyl said you don't want me to - so I'm not"

Have a nice day!

**FROSTY:Me** · 15th February 2008, 14:07

WELCOLM TO MY WORLD--WONT YOU COME ON IN?
Dude sorry I deal with that kinda crap every day.
My advice is learn from this experience. You have your price stick to ya guns right from the get go.
I can tell you literally 100's of stories much the same
Latest is from a customer threatening court action as I sold an unsafe vehicle. His brake disks are fucked.
on the surface fair nuff -Im not interested in selling dangerous vehicles.-Ill sort it out
BUT THEN--turns out hes done 10000km in the vehicle. Turns ou that the brake pads must have been coming up for renewal when I sold it-It passed a testing station wof.
It wore its pads till the wear markers were screaming -that diddnt stop him he carried on driving till the pads were down to the metal--STILL he carried on driving -the pad backing plate on one end is half worn out--Ouhh I guess I best do something about it --but its ALL YOUR FAULT he tells me

**UberRhys** · 15th February 2008, 14:38

Originally Posted by Drider87

Thats a toughy mate, sounds like your definitely a decent guy for doing that but it's always best to get something in writing aye. Im pretty sure you cannot withhold the bike from him as it was only a verbal agreement between the both of you and no evidence of him agreeing to pay you.

Bollocks, you had a verbal agreement and he has shown that he has agreeded to having the work done by leaving the bike in your care.

What ever you do, don't give him the keys! Once he has the keys you will have no recourse to get payment. Keep it secure and start charging him for storage like any self respecting tow-truck firm. lol...

Originally Posted by AllanB

He sounds like a right knob - you on the other hand sound like a decent chap.

Appears fairly clear cut to me - purchased with no warranty and he requested that you fix it. It would be unreasonable to expect you to fix it for free and you certainly have not charged market rates for 4 hours work!

As above if he is not prepared to pay, drain the tank, remove the parts and tell him he can purchase them off you for $120 and fit them himself

Do it! Make the muppet come clean.

Originally Posted by sidecar bob

The guy is clearly a broken ass, Usually people with no money try that shit on,
Tell him the bill is $180, but seeing as youre such a good cunt he can have it for $100, & if he argues, up it goes back to $180

You could try this on, but it sounds like getting anything from him is going to be difficult. Personally I would keep to the original price, but start charging him for storage etc... and then use that as a bargaining tool.

**UberRhys** · 15th February 2008, 14:49

Originally Posted by Conquiztador

Got contacted today by the buyer. They now have a new problem. Recon that they have lost compression (It is a 2 stroke). And they want the money back or: " If we do not hear from you by the 22nd February 2008 we will take further steps to ensure that this matter is corrected expeditiously"

Well, they heard from me. Told them it is now their problem and "All the best"

Hehehe... And the saga continues... What basis do they have to say that it has lost compression? Did they test it before and after? As for the threats, can you see them getting a lawyer involved which will cost a bucket-load of cash - 9/10 times I think not. He probably just rang 95bFM and spoke to Law Line (gave a 1 sided story or something) and now his head is full law-talking-type words...

**Conquiztador** · 19th February 2008, 15:09

A quote from their email: "Given the continual problems we have experienced we decided to get another mechanic to have look at the bike. It appears that the bike has no compression! Compression is something that reduces over the lifetime of a machine - our mechanic is very sure that this bike would have had VERY little life left in it when we brought it off you."

It started well. It run well. It has a separate oil tank...

**avgas** · 19th February 2008, 15:32

You are covered by consumer gurantee's act
7 days is the longest period, and he exceeded that.
I suggest you give the guy his money back - tell him to fuck off, sell it to someone else.
No point in dealing with cocks - makes you a gay man if you do.

**P38** · 19th February 2008, 16:29

Conquizator

Just ignore the Dumb Ass.

Sounds like his Mum n Dad were Siblings or Cousins.

Eventually he will go away.

If he shows up on ya front door step physically escort him off the property.

an

Stop Being So Bloody Nice!!!