How well should one describe cars in adverts

[p38arover]

If you are selling a car, should the advert list the known faults or let the buyer beware and check the car themselves?

It's a moral dilemma.

Ron

[George130]

I know most adds don't! You have two choices but I prefer to buy a vehicle where the owner goes out of their way to show you any issues as well as its good points. My problem is i'm to honest but it has also payed off on one occasion as the guy offered me %400 for a shell I thought I might get $50 if I was lucky.

[dobbo]

If honesty is the best policy then why are used car salesmen and realestate agents considered the most untrustworthy professions around.

Just highlight it's good point and a few of the obvious bad points, then when you sell it chuck in a bottle of tequila and some salt to go with their new lemon.

[crump]

there's a lot to be said for being honest, and everyone that ever ripped you off is saying it, SUCKER, screw em, it will help build character.

[hiline]

main reason for people selling 2nd hand cars

they are sick and tired of fixing them

well thats the way i look at it otherwise why else would you sell it

[p38arover]

My wife thinks along the lines of Numpty's Missus.

Me? I value my integrity and I feel really uncomfortable not disclosing a problem which might be expensive to fix (and I might also get negative feedback on eBay).

I will not be home when people come to inspect the car. There have already been bids from people who have not inspected it. That makes me uncomfortable.

Ron

[D110V8D]

Be honest about it Ron. After all they will know where you live.

[dobbo]

Ron if you feel uncomfortable I'll sell it for you

















for a price


No-one is asking you to transform into Delboy or something, just offload the thing and get your daughter the Defender she wants.

[Frenchie]

I know what you mean Ron. My Defender is driveable, even with the cracked head. Someone suggested I just drive it home, change the oil and sell it - but I couldn't do that.

[p38arover]

I know what you mean Ron. My Defender is driveable, even with the cracked head. Someone suggested I just drive it home, change the oil and sell it - but I couldn't do that.

I'd have no qualms about selling it to a car sales yard..

Ron