Am I liable for car that I sold breaking down?

Question

I sold my car on Friday, a car that I have been driving to work and back for the last 6 years with no problem what so ever. The guy drove about two hours away to come look at it and when he got here he checked every inch of the car, inside and out. He even popped the hood checked the oil and other fluids. He test drove it for about 40min and came back and said he liked the car and wanted to buy it. We did all the paper work, he gave me cash, and drove away. Now on Tuesday he called me late in the evening saying that I sold him a piece of S**t car and that the car has a rod knock and he is going to change the oil and it better stop the rod knock or else I would be hearing from him. The next day, Wed. he called all upset saying that the car has a blown motor and he is demanding his money back. I told him that when he test drove the car it was in good condition and had no rod knock or else he would not have taken the car. I told him I was sorry about his luck but I am not going to return his money, the car was his and I already turned in the release of liability. Now he is calling me over and over and leaving me messages saying that I better pick up and solve this issue or he would be taking legal matter. Can he take me to court? Do I have to give him his money back? The car was a 2002 Mustang GT.

Answer 1

ur not a dealer and u didnt offer any warranty...u dont have to pay **** back....hes an adult and purchased the piece of S**t car (hahaha im jk lol) u sold him as is....how do u know he didnt beat the h**l out of the car during that time? or even swap the engine out....  lots of young ppl like street racing....if u do feel he deserves a refund....have him return the car in the same condition he received it in.....running perfectly fine  

Answer 2

unless your a liscensed car dealer then you have nothing to worry about, once he took the car it was his, he has absolutely no legal recourse on you, if anything you could counter sue him for harrasing you, theres no need to do that but he really has absolutely no legal recourse against you.  

Answer 3

Depending on the laws in your state, the answer could be yes, or a flat out no. Tell us which state you live in then we could further assist you. Did he sign anything at all agreeing that it was an as is sale? Did he drive it away without having a mechanic look at it? Did he do anything the normal people would do when buying from a private party or dealership? What about having a Carfax report ran? Here, once the release of liability is signed by the former owner, the $2 fee is paid for the DOT to file it, all responsibility is in the hands of the new owner, not you. Where I live, once the title is signed off and handed over there isn't crapola the buyer can do. Once the cash is in your hand, nothing they can do. A deal is a deal period.

http://www.dmv.ca.gov/pubs/brochures/fas...

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http://www.dmv.ca.gov/pubs/brochures/fas...

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http://www.dmv.ca.gov/

the law is COMPLETELY on your side. Tell the guy to shove it where the sun doesn't shine.

Answer 4

Sure he can take you to court, but winning his argument will depend on your state's used vehicle laws.  I believe your state requires a warranty IF purchased from a dealer - can't locate anything regarding a private sale.  Text the buyer and tell him to stop harassing you or YOU will consult an attorney.  He had the chance to look the car over and decided to buy it  - probably took the car to the drag strip and blew the motor in the time trials...lol

Answer 5

I don't know California law but I our state he can take you to court. But then anyone can file suit for against anyone for anything. That doesn't mean he has a case. He probably ran the c**p out of the car and blew it up and now he's trying to make you  the scapegoat. There is no way I would refund one red cent. If he wants to go to court let him. You'll win.

Answer 6

Sounds like he's trying to get his money back.  If you've driven the car for 6 years and have no problem, I don't see why he has so many problems overnight.  I think you keep your money and change your phone no.

Answer 7

You do not have to give him ONE CENT of his money back. Private party vehicle sales are always "as is, where is". Let him scream and threaten all he wants, the law is in your favor. Tell him to go p**s up a rope and if he keeps bothering you, you'll have him charged with harassment.