luke_m87
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This is a big rant, but I think with good reason.
So looking for a new car for the other half and had found a tidy looking 2008 Golf 1.4 tsi, which seemed to tick all the boxes.
Admittedly it was very keenly priced, so instantly you know there will be high interest, having found the car and organised to view/test drive all seem to be in good order.
I began the negotiation process, having gone too and throw with the guy going inside his house each time to consult his wife a deal was struck in fact we shook on the asking price (£4350 if your interested) as I say it was well priced, there was actually someone waiting in their car across the road to view if I didn't purchase and the car was nigh on perfect for the age.
We agreed a deposit to be left, as I am going to sort out the deposit the seller asked if I minded the guy that was waiting would take a quick look at the car. I said yes without thinking (stupid I know) I'd never been asked such a question when buying a car. Now this guy offered more money then the asking price, luckily for me the seller stuck to his word and declined the offer.
So now I paid a deposit and agreed a date of collection and for the outstanding balance to be paid by bank transfer on collection. I had printed out contract of sale and deposit papers, which both parties signed and copies kept by both parties. The guys wife congratulated me on the purchase and we all had a good chat about the car, our families (both have young children) the usual kind of thing.
So I left happy that a deal had been reached and to collect the car on Saturday. I must have gotten about 30 minutes down the road to receive a text, it's the guy, his text read along the lines of:
"My wife is very unhappy that I have agreed a sale this evening without consent (she is the registered keeper, owner), especially as we have been offered £150 extra. She wants to hold out till the weekend for more viewings."
I couldn't believe it, not only was he backing out he didn't even have the decency to pick up the phone and apologise! So much for keeping his word. So I made my feelings clear that this isn't how business is done if you shake on a deal and take a deposit that's your fault for not declining an offer surely? I also pointed out that if his wife asking him to show the car and enter negotiations is surely giving consent + he was back and forward with her throughout (just a cover up for being greedy bast**ds over £150?).
This morning I looked online they have now put the price up by £500 to £4800 and still have my deposit!
He would not answer my calls or texts, eventually his wife rang and ensued to start shouting down the phone that I had no right to be cross, I put my point across I think and demanded my deposit back + £50 for time wasting and petrol used.
Long story short I've never had such a bitter taste from buying a car (or not as it may be) and the search continues. Sorry for the long rant and a lesson learnt not to trust anyone when buying a car!
So looking for a new car for the other half and had found a tidy looking 2008 Golf 1.4 tsi, which seemed to tick all the boxes.
Admittedly it was very keenly priced, so instantly you know there will be high interest, having found the car and organised to view/test drive all seem to be in good order.
I began the negotiation process, having gone too and throw with the guy going inside his house each time to consult his wife a deal was struck in fact we shook on the asking price (£4350 if your interested) as I say it was well priced, there was actually someone waiting in their car across the road to view if I didn't purchase and the car was nigh on perfect for the age.
We agreed a deposit to be left, as I am going to sort out the deposit the seller asked if I minded the guy that was waiting would take a quick look at the car. I said yes without thinking (stupid I know) I'd never been asked such a question when buying a car. Now this guy offered more money then the asking price, luckily for me the seller stuck to his word and declined the offer.
So now I paid a deposit and agreed a date of collection and for the outstanding balance to be paid by bank transfer on collection. I had printed out contract of sale and deposit papers, which both parties signed and copies kept by both parties. The guys wife congratulated me on the purchase and we all had a good chat about the car, our families (both have young children) the usual kind of thing.
So I left happy that a deal had been reached and to collect the car on Saturday. I must have gotten about 30 minutes down the road to receive a text, it's the guy, his text read along the lines of:
"My wife is very unhappy that I have agreed a sale this evening without consent (she is the registered keeper, owner), especially as we have been offered £150 extra. She wants to hold out till the weekend for more viewings."
I couldn't believe it, not only was he backing out he didn't even have the decency to pick up the phone and apologise! So much for keeping his word. So I made my feelings clear that this isn't how business is done if you shake on a deal and take a deposit that's your fault for not declining an offer surely? I also pointed out that if his wife asking him to show the car and enter negotiations is surely giving consent + he was back and forward with her throughout (just a cover up for being greedy bast**ds over £150?).
This morning I looked online they have now put the price up by £500 to £4800 and still have my deposit!
He would not answer my calls or texts, eventually his wife rang and ensued to start shouting down the phone that I had no right to be cross, I put my point across I think and demanded my deposit back + £50 for time wasting and petrol used.
Long story short I've never had such a bitter taste from buying a car (or not as it may be) and the search continues. Sorry for the long rant and a lesson learnt not to trust anyone when buying a car!
