Legal advice - NEW DEVELOPMENTS - Further Update!

[sam1176uk]

Thanks guys, I will stand my forund dont worry about that! Only problem is it will end up costing me time and money to attend the court, total joke.

[Meko]

When you win you should be able to claim costs from him (i think)

[sam1176uk]

As far as i know you cant in small claims...
But will certainly try!

[sam1176uk]

Just realised i never updated you all on the outcome of the case, apologies!

Well it went to a day in small claims court and his case got thrown out, he had to pay me travel expenses as well as compensation for the day off work for myself and the wife.
The only potential sticking point (lol) was the fact i had put "refurbed calipers blue" in the advert and then they were supposedly found to be sticking (after the car had been sitting for over a month). But since i hadnt stated when they were refurbed or that they were in full working order then it was ok.
His claims regarding the exhaust etc were all dismissed out of hand.
Closing comments were that "this is a case of an irresposible buyer making a reckless purchase" or something along the lines of it is up to him to have the car checked first.

Thanks to all who had an input.

[brgbrm]

Well done, quite a scary story, and one good to have behind you!

[tonigmr2]

Well he'll look closer next time. Always never ceases to amaze me that people try to blame others for their own mistakes.

[Marf]

Great news Sam

[tonigmr2]

Did you have to travel to Warwick in the end?

45p per mile.

[Charged]

Well done and thanks for the update

[vishpish]

well in mate. caveat emptor

[uglee]

That's good news!

Have you received the money for reimbursing you for the petrol/time off work yet?
My experience with the courts is that it's simple enough getting an order for people to recompense you, far more difficult to get the individual to actually pay out.

[sam1176uk]

The case was heard in preston country court, halfway for both of us, and yes I received a nice fat cheque from him to cover my costs + expenses

[asdrewq]

Cannot believe this made it to court. 30 minutes of internet research on his side would have shown him it would be fruitless.

Some people