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Car Deposit

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  • 02-02-2009 7:42pm
    #1
    CapRooney
    Registered Users Posts: 152 ✭✭


    Hi all,
    I put down a deposit for a car which i though that i was going to buy. The car dealer said that it was a perfect car. I got it checked out in a mechanic's first and to put it bluntly the mechanic said that it was a piece of s*** and to avoid it. So I brought it back to the dealer and said he wouldn't give me back my deposit as I had entered a contract yet I didn't sign any contract. Can anyone tell me where I stand on this issue.


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    #2
    bardcom
    Registered Users Posts: 290 ✭✭bardcom


    It depends on whether you stated that your purchase was dependant on your mechanic giving it a clean bill of health. If your mechanic found problems with the car or found out anything that contradicts the description, then you will be able to secure your deposit back since the description didn't match the goods.


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    dudara
    Registered Users Posts: 33,518 ✭✭✭✭dudara


    Contracts can be verbal as well as written.

    In such a situation, it should have been stated that the purchase (and deposit) was contingent upon examination of the car by an independent assessor.

    However, it is a bit unfair to keep the deposit in this situation as it appears the car was not fit for purpose.

    I would suggest contacting SIMI and if this dealer is a member, seeing what they recommend.


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