Update On Whoops Update.

[Caran]

Oh emailed seller. His reply was it's your vehicle sending all docs and keys back to you. He reckons he has been in contact with eBay and trading standards and he is ok no problem done nothing wrong.
OH hasn't yet challenged this. He reckons on two solutions. He could scrap the vehicle in congleton, retaining the tyres and alloys that were fitted less than 6 weeks ago FO over .£550 quid. Or he could get mobile mechanic to quote for repair.

[Mamyalynne]

I reckon he'd be better breaking it in Congleton Caran and at least recouping rather than spending more.

[Mamyalynne]

It's a £423 car, does it matter really?

I think Caran and her other half are well aware of 'Caveat emptor' in this case now, best thing to do is to be as little out of pocket as possible - the world won't stop.

[Caran]

Thanks Mamya a that's our sides also.

[Caran]

Idea not sides

[Caran]

Methyl what is your problem?

[Peter Pedant]

It is a hot day, Caran only the icky bits of his brain are in gear...

and out there - - there's city full....

Like you hubb - I think the heat got to his brain and now he has to learn that something that is too good to be true - probably is...
do you think your husband has er learnt from all this ?

[kvalidir]

Caran, hopefully this will be helpful to you, there are lots of things which don't appear to be right- firstly a 2.6 MG made in the 90's, the only 2.6 MG that comes readily to mind is the MG WA but that was built in 1939 so definitely not one of those, not really sure what marque it could be, so possibly your seller mis-described in a fundamental way:) Secondly its not the AA's business where you bought the car from, they cover the driver not the car, it's none of their business and not relevant, we broke down with a blow out on the trailer when I went to fetch my XJSC and that was an Ebay purchase- we were perfectly covered as is your hubby- whoever told him that was talking rot and needs to be reported. Thirdly, no-one here in the house ( and we are all into classic cars and DIY mechanicing) can think of a modernish MG that would need it's engine taken out to change the water pump, so as Methyl said, I think someone was yanking his chain.
Your husband is now in a difficult situation as he no longer has possession of the vehicle and did accept it 'as is' but my suggestion is to try to put the frighteners on the chap and send him an official looking 'letter before action', as the threat of court action and a ccj sometimes works with people especially if their credit rating matters to them. A lot of people however simply disregard them entirely. Something like this:-
NOTICE OF INTENDED COURT PROCEEDINGS


Dear Git we bought a car from,

TAKE NOTICE that according to our records you have still not reimbursed for the purchased price of the car we returned to you due to its mis-described and unfit condition.

Unless payment is made to the above address within seven days Legal Action to recover the debt will be taken against you without further notice.

Should our action in court be successful you would also be liable for court costs.

Yours sincerely


You are shooting in the wind with that tbh but it does occasionally work if someone's about to apply for a mortgage or something they need a squeaky clean credit file for and won't risk it.

What is the exact make and model of the car Caran so I can be more precise?

[Baldric]

Only 2.6ltr I can find, surely not one of these?

http://www.mgownersclub.co.uk/mg-wa-saloon.html

[anneasquith]

gosh,,,,,,methyl does get really upset, chill me dear :)

[Caran]

Sorry , engine size is 2.497. it's described as a ZT model. Power says it's 2.5 V6. Chappie has posted back all docs and keys and said your problem shift it.

[tonyav]

It's an MG Rover 75 then, Caran.

[tonyav]

One of these ?.
https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=mg+75+zt&rlz=1C2FDUM_enGB494&;tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=OXrTU6KiBbT07AbG_4CICA&ved=0CCsQsAQ&biw=1280&bih=622

[Caran]

I haven't seen the actual car, only eBay photo but looks a bit like it. It's a crazy situation really, there is a receipt showing he put new tyres and alloys on 2 weeks ago costing £560 and then he puts it up for sale with no reserve and it sells for .£423. OH is researching scrapping it but keeping wheels to resell.

[EcclesCake]

Keep the tantalis locked in future Caran!

[tonyav]

The seller probably bought those wheels and tyres before he found out it was a lemon, Caran.

[Caran]

We are going to Congleton on Monday to take it to a scrapyard there. They say he will get £100 for it and he keeps the wheels.
Owner has sent a letter with the keys and says if it is not moved soon he will get it towed away as he only has the one parking space. Can't blame him really I suppose.