Thread: Bought a car from a member here... bad choice

Originally Posted by RaZz0R

So.. I did what I consider to be the stupidest thing I have ever done - and something I tell others to NEVER do; I bought a car from a member from this forum and fully believed in what I was told.
But this applies to any forum or internet setup. No matter what is promised you always need to listen to those alarm bells.

I guess I didn't because having been a member here for so long and everyone has always been good to each other. I too this for granted big time.

Currently I have paid 12k for an RRC that was meant to have mod plates. Turned out it wasn't even cleaned for delivery of the sale. On pick up the car did not have the plate on it. Had been promised to have them sent - still don't have them. I should have stood my ground and demanded my money back right then and there.
Said person had 6 weeks before I picked it up to find them - he didn't and now all I get is story after story and now I have to engage legal peoples go the fraud route.

Why do I have to do this? Because right now I have a 12k car that I can't drive at all. VIC requires that any mod'ed car needs to have its plate fitted. I just avoided a fine for this.
I can't change the car in to my name either as the plate is needed for a road worthy.

So many times I was told be said person that it was perfect and would pass a roady any where etc etc - this wasn't even close to the truth. Let alone the filth I have had to clean out of that car over the last week while waiting
for the mod plates.

Under common law the person is bound to not mislead the advert or sale - in which case both said the mod plates will be included.

But what would you do?

VCAT takes a dim view to false and misleading advertising - ask me how I know

Originally Posted by Archangel007

VCAT takes a dim view to false and misleading advertising - ask me how I know

If the car was bought interstate VCAT can do jack about it.

Originally Posted by RaZz0R

Yes I agree and plus - I had more asked for advise and wish I never had to and there is every chance the right thing gets done as well.

Would be the best outcome if there was just some mix up and they deliver what they said they would. Hope it goes well for you mate.

This type of thing is the reason I've told 3 interstate possible buyers of my Defender that I want a local buyer who can come round, see the beast, we can get it checked out by someone we both trust and we both end up happy about the whole thing.
One bloke wanted RACWA to check it over and as I've no confidence in their knowledge of Land Rovers especially Defenders, I suggested a well known independent here but he wasn't interested.
A couple of incidents have put me off for ever with that lot....although I still insure with them.
I've never yet sold crap to anyone and ain't gonna start now.
Actually I sold a Prado to a chap in Alice via his BiL who was a preacher of some kind, and he rang me afterwards and thanked me which was nice of him. Made me feel good anyway.
And yes, weirdos are on every site and that includes this one...... what about the turkey who wanted me to send the 2 - third row seats (virtually unused and 15 months old) from a Puma to Vic and he then would "assess" them to see if they were worth the 100 bucks I was asking!!! Fruitcake.
Hope this ends well for the OP.
AlanH.

Originally Posted by RaZz0R

Yes I believe that can be done, If you know who did the report and plate in the first place. Makes it hard since I have no idea.
QLD transport however say they dont keep them on file. awesome. .

Sorry, I find that hard to believe. I will check tomorrow, and get back to the forum.

I've only had good experiences selling/buying on this forum so I hope it works out well for the OP.

Sorry to hear of your problems. I've sold quite a bit of stuff and bought stuff on the Forum, and always had great success. I've always been of the opinion that I'll be as honest about something I'm selling, and hope people are/do the same in return.. I've bought transfer cases, gearboxes, sold engines, parts etc but never actually bought/sold a vehicle to a member.. The 101 went to a fella who had somehow seen the forum advert on Google (I think), but I don't believe him to be a member.. All in all everything has always been as described and the network to get stuff from A to B has been truly amazing!

Hope you get it sorted, and are able to look back at it in a few months and smile.

Just a start. Doubtful no records would be kept.

Vehicle standards (Department of Transport and Main Roads)