I sold my truck to someone and forgot to get a receipt. Did I need to write "As Is"?

Question

She didn't want to test drive it, and paid cash. We filled out all the DMV paperwork and everyone signed the title etc... Then she gets on the freeway and the cruise isn't working so she said she's taking it to a mechanic and wants me to help pay for it. Is there any legal standpoint here? What should I do?

Answer 1

You do not have to pay for it.

Answer 2

Unless you signed a warranty, it's assumed to be as is.  The only exception is if there was fraud, meaning you knew about a defect and concealed it.

Answer 3

im in toronto ontaripo canada and here i usually make sure the bill of sale says as is  where is which means buyer beware. they have looked at the car heard it run probably mentioned a few things needing replacement such as cosmetics 2 get the price lower. if in my case here in canada i would not lose any sleep over it. you should be free and clear. good luck

Answer 4

Depending on where you live and the consumer laws, you may be liable for part of the cost although, it's not a safety problem so maybe not  . . . if you had written "as is" you would've been off the hook regardless ~ check out your state's consumer laws and good luck . . .

Answer 5

She elected to not test drive the truck. She also did not get a warranty or guarantee, so you are under absolutely no obligation to do anything for her. She may complain or say she will sue but there is no court in the land that would back her claim. Rest easy...you are in the clear. Don't bother looking up the consumer laws. You would be wasting your time.

Answer 6

no you don't have to write "as-is"

All private sales are already considered as-is (people court).  But having that on the bill of sale help the buyer back off much quicker.

Don't worry. She can even sue you and she will lose.

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Remember everybody sells their old car because they are sick of paying.  If they buyer always had recourse (to fix what is wrong) why even sell it.  Eventually you will be paying for everything, give away all the money you got, and still not have the car.  That is like giving her the car for free.

Good Luck...

Answer 7

you have no obligation in paying for half of the total in repairs

you sold it and that's all there's to it

most people know they are buying a car 'as is'

you can help pay it if you want, personally i wouldn't, their problem for not test driving it and you won't get it trouble either

it's their car now, it's their problem

Answer 8

if you stated all ops working in car when sold   YES go halfs in repairs,,, but if you sold the car    AS IS buy .. NO ......you dont.some time when selling a item you ten gain unwelcome extars with the sale,,,if worryed do seek a legal ..

Answer 9

Unless you guaranteed anything in written form, the vehicle was sold as is.  Tell her the car is hers, and any repair bills are also hers.

Answer 10

You should have written on the receipt Sold As Is and she would have no come back but if you had a roadworthy and this is part of it and not working yes she probably can get you to pay and anything else she finds wrong at the same time . you should really seek legal advice.

Answer 11

Always write on a receipt "sold with all faults if any" and explain to the buyer that it's there to protect you for just this reason. The old addage is let the buyer beware,if he has done his homework and asked all the right Questions along with a test drive with a reasonable mechanic he/she  should never have a problem

Answer 12

All sales are presumed to be "as is" unless otherwise stipulated.