Private Car sale buyer wants refund

[whoscoatsthatjacket2012]

I sold my old car recently privately via an advert on SM
Listed what work I'd had done and that it was recently serviced with a new MOT
The person who bought it said it has a fault and wants the money back.
I had no idea there was an issue and they tested the car before buying it.
They've now sent me a letter saying unless I give the money back they'll take me to court.
Should I reply to letter or ignore it and see what they do.

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On court date be
: on time
Follow judgee orders he sometimes says ' don't speak while I am reading out order' and that still doesn't stop them

Take everything with you and a copied set , as you may have to give one over while you refer to it.

Best of Luck

What happened at the mediation?

hope it goes ok for you OP

It didn't happen. There wasn't any point
Can't see how any compromise could be made

What was the outcome @whoscoatsthatjacket2012 ?

Date not for a few weeks yet. Had to submit all my evidence to the court 2 weeks ago. Had hoped it wouldn't get this far. My nerves are in bits. I'm awful at speaking in front of people and can faint if I get stressed.

Try not to worry! You sold it in good faith you will be fine.

@Fama07
You would be best to start your own, new thread as otherwise it will get mixed up with the original posters and you won't get any advice. And ask Mumnsnet to delete your post on here.

You can take someone with you to support you through the hearing. I think they are called a Murphy's friend. They can't speak to the judge during the hearing only to you. They may have to fill in a simple form.
I did this when I had to take someone to court. It was nerve wracking but got through and won!
Good luck

@Fama07 I've reported your post for you so it can be deleted, the OP has an ongoing legal predicament and doesn't need your derailment. You need proper legal advice from someone qualified because you meet the definition of a car trader, so it's probably no defence to claim you're not one. Good luck.

@Fama07 - As other posters say, you should really start your own thread rather than post on someone else's.

Is the buyer claiming the car is faulty? If not, he definitely isn't entitled to his money back. If the car is faulty, the central question is whether you are classed as a trader. Selling six cars in a year is a lot for a private seller. You need to see a solicitor and get proper legal advice.

Good luck op...

Got a directions hearing today. What should I expect

I think this is when the judge outlines what is required, things like documents etc he will need before it goes to trial. You get to agree what's needed from both parties

Let us know how it goes

So the directions hearing went well. The judge asked if witness statements had been exchanged and I said I hadn't had his.
Judge told him he had to prove I knew about fault. He then said he'd bring a witness but was told it was too late.
He gave the impression he wouldn't win but said he wouldn't be hearing the case.
All pretty positive

Not only would he have to prove you knew about the fault but that you misrepresented it as well. You don’t have to declare any and all faults to a buyer but you can’t state “no faults” or “perfect working order” in the ad when you’re aware of issues.

Good to read this update OP!

That sounds positive OP!

That sounds positive and a good sensible judge. Hoping it's soon put to bed so you can stop worrying about it

Case withdrawn.

Judge made it quite clear at the directions hearing that he'd struggle to win.
Thank god that's over. What a whole load of stress and worry
Thank you all for your reassurance l.

Well done for standing firm. I couldn't see how they could possibly win (but I'm not a lawyer).

It's Friday. Go get a drink or two to celebrate/de-stress. I think you need it!

Well done op. Glad you won, being out through something like that is awful.
If you buy a car privately you have to do your own checks and if you don't it's on you.