I just sold my used car and the woman wants to give it back???

Question

I just sold my car to a woman and we were under the impression that it would pass emissions. After signing the title over to here she found out that is wont pass emission. So now she wants to give the car back to me for a full refund. I just want to know, is there any legal reason why i would have to do that, or is it once the title is in here name its her car? (she is threatening to sue, but i dont think she has a case)

Answer 1

Nope, it is her problem now. Unless she has it in writing it will be your word against hers.

Answer 2

If you sold the car stating "AS IS", I don't think she can do anything. That's why they call it "Buyer Beware"!

Answer 3

She didn't have it checked first, her loss. Hence the term:

caveat emptor..... let the buyer beware.

Answer 4

Cars sold in private sales are "as-is".  She should have taken it to a mechanic BEFORE she paid for it.  Why do you think people take it to the mechanic BEFORE they buy it anyway?

You are not a mechanic and not a fortune teller.  There was no way for you to know how well it will pass or not.  If the courts let people reverse ALL the buyer's remorse, they would be no used car sales.

Besides most cars are sold BECAUSE there's something wrong with the car and people are tired of fixing it.  But don't tell her that.  That's make her think you knew something bad about the car.

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Basically used cars are sold (in private sales) with no guarantees and no warranties.  Let her sue you. She can't win.

Good Luck...

Answer 5

I don't think she can sue. The car is in her name, so it's hers. Not yours. If she starts threatening, like, serious threats, get a restraining order or something. Don't even bother with people like her. Just ignore her and don't talk to her.

Answer 6

Are you in CA?  If so, these are the rules:  

When a car is sold, who is responsible for the inspection?

The seller is required to provide the buyer with a valid smog inspection certification at the time of the sale or transfer. Smog certifications are good for 90 days from the date of issuance.

The inspection is not required on a transfer if a biennial smog certification was submitted to DMV within 90 days prior to the vehicle transfer date (a vehicle inspection report may be required for proof of certification).

Note: Smog certifications are not required for transfers that occur for any motor vehicle that is four or less model years old. A smog transfer fee will be collected from the new owner.

If not CA, it was as is, and they have no chance of a refund.

Answer 7

HEY, NOOOO BACKSIES,,,there are plenty of shops that will just PASS-IT for a lil' xtra $$$  o.k.sure buy it back but for half the price,,,check-it come at her as if U don't know her and be like  "hey that price is too much-and/w all the mileage on it and it won't even pass inspection?... c'mon lady"   "HALF" or sell-it to somebody else,,,,yeahhhh boooooy ha ha

Answer 8

She may try to invoke lemon laws if it comes to the litigation phase.  In the future, always have it inspected before putting it on the market.

If that's the only problem, you may want to buy it back as a show of good faith, fix whatever's wrong with the car and put it back u for sale.