Hi there. I would like some advise if at all possible.
About 3 weeks ago I sold my old car privately to local man, who sells a few cars. He was happy when he viewed it, test drove the car, had someone look at it. He paid cash and signed a reciept saying 'sold as seen, with the mileage at that date and price paid.
He called me today saying that he had subsequently sold the car on ebay after he'd only travelling 9 km in the same. After the new (new) owner came to pick it up the head gasket unfortunately blew on his way home.
Now as far as I am aware the liabilty has now passed onto the chap I sold it to (trader), but he says he can sue me for the repair. Having never sold a car in my life before I am at odds what to do other than to seek legal advise, but before I inccur costs, I wonder if anyone on here had any experience of something similar.
Many thanks All
Barry
About 3 weeks ago I sold my old car privately to local man, who sells a few cars. He was happy when he viewed it, test drove the car, had someone look at it. He paid cash and signed a reciept saying 'sold as seen, with the mileage at that date and price paid.
He called me today saying that he had subsequently sold the car on ebay after he'd only travelling 9 km in the same. After the new (new) owner came to pick it up the head gasket unfortunately blew on his way home.
Now as far as I am aware the liabilty has now passed onto the chap I sold it to (trader), but he says he can sue me for the repair. Having never sold a car in my life before I am at odds what to do other than to seek legal advise, but before I inccur costs, I wonder if anyone on here had any experience of something similar.
Many thanks All
Barry