sold a vehicle to someone and he wants to bring it back, threatened with lawyer. Whats the law?

[KWIK123]

I just went through a similar situation, my lawyer told me that unless a warranty is implied at the time of the sale then ALL used cars are sold as is. even if you didn't write it up as such. you can tell him to enjoy his new home.

 

[Pure84GTT]

I just went through a similar situation, my lawyer told me that unless a warranty is implied at the time of the sale then ALL used cars are sold as is. even if you didn't write it up as such. you can tell him to enjoy his new home.

That's wrong...

i just said that lol apparently its wrong

i was told in michigan once the title is signed its sold as is no matter what.

 

[RopeS]

He is S.O.L.

This, unless you're feeling charitable.. He's got no case legally.

 

[Ozz]

And what exactly is the origin of this expression anyways????

http://www.phrases.org.uk/meanings/go-pound-sand.html

This is sometimes used with the intention of meaning 'go and beat/whack sand' - with the back of a shovel or similar. That's not the original meaning though, as is made clear from the longer and less-often used version of the phrase - 'go pound sand up your ass'.

The phrase originated in the US and although common there, especially the midwest states, it isn't frequently heard in other countries.

The version 'go pound salt up your ass' is also sometimes used, presumably to heighten the image of discomfort.

yasgurIt may well date to the early 20th century. That version was certainly well enough known in the US in 1969 for Max Yasgur to have used it when arguing with local dignitaries over his bringing the Woodstock Music and Arts Festival to his farm in Bethal, New York, saying:

"Well, you can all go pound salt up your ass, because come Aug. 15, we're going to have a festival!"

There's also a less vulgar version, 'go pound sand in your ears'.

Here's an entry from the Southeast Economist, Chicago, 1948:

"From her store of memories Mrs. Mary R. Stuart of Harvard Ave, perpetrator of this column of sayings of wisecracks popular in the 'Oh yeah?' era, recalls that 'go pound sand in your ears' meant to soft-pedal the noise."

 

[Anthony]

And what exactly is the origin of this expression anyways????

its more politically correct than "go fuck yourself"

 

[DarkoStoj]

well i talked to him and it looks like there was a short in the charging circuit from what I could see in the pictures. I told him I was going to send him a check for $500. Hopefully he won't ask for more. I didn't have to do this, but I felt bad for the guy...hopefully karma exists

 

[Quick86]

Eek! I'm not sure if I'd do that. That could come back to bite you in the ass!

 

[LT1Pat]

It would be strictly a donation... I wouldn't have done it since he tried to screw you out of the $500. He was crossing his fingers hoping you wouldn't notice because someone who is hurting that much for money knows where every dime is.

Remember it's not illegal to change your mind regarding the $500. You can just say "I changed my mind"... His case would before over before it started if he tried to bring it to small claims court.

well i talked to him and it looks like there was a short in the charging circuit from what I could see in the pictures. I told him I was going to send him a check for $500. Hopefully he won't ask for more. I didn't have to do this, but I felt bad for the guy...hopefully karma exists

 

[black88coupe]

http://www.phrases.org.uk/meanings/go-pound-sand.html

Thanks

 

[black88coupe]

its more politically correct than "go fuck yourself"

True. But nowhere near as effective!

 

[mdhmi]

I think you did the right thing offering him $500 to assist with the repairs, even though you have no obligation to do so.

Anyone buying a 25 year old vehicle knows that it's an as-is transaction.

 

[wikdsvt]

Instead of sending him a check, I would have him come in and sign a release that the $500.00 is in full release and satisfaction of all claims whether known or unknown... yada yada...

 

[mdhmi]

Don't forget to send him a 1099 for the $500. :lol:

 

[Quick86]

Give him $500 in store credit

 

[Detroit Gearbox]

You said he had purchaced insurance. Let him make a claim.

 

[mdhmi]

You said he had purchaced insurance. Let him make a claim.

Automotive insurance - like AAA, State Farm, etc. You need insurance to operate a vehicle on the road..

 

[Quick86]

Automotive insurance - like AAA, State Farm, etc. You need insurance to operate a vehicle on the road..

Correct. Let him make a claim for the damages......

 

[DarkoStoj]

well, its already done...whether it was right or wrong who the hell knows, I felt bad for the guy...looked like the $500 would have made much more of a difference to him then me....plus its the holidays.

 

[Pure84GTT]

the 500 in store credit would have been funny lol

hope this all pans out as well as it can darko

 

[Beigg]

You're a really nice guy. Don't get burned too much or else people in real need might not prosper.