Car Engine Has Blown off

Ash-Say on 26/01/2015 - 20:06
Last edited 26/01/2015 - 20:14

I am feeling so embarrased to write however I need urgent advice.

I bought this car from private seller for $2000. I admit that I did not check under bonut things properly. The advertisment said that only A/c was not working and it needs gas.

I had quick drive for 5 minutes and did not find any issues. When I drove it on M5 after buying, it got overheated and engine lost power within 5 minutes.

NRMA has checked and advised that engine is gone. Some fluid was leaking from engine. Nrma told me that fluid was leaking for a long time and he showed me white spill marks

I have tried to contact seller however there is no response.

Is there anyway I get my money back?

Can I lodge police report for fraud and file a case in civil and administration tribunal?

Automotive

Comments

  • sendoor on 29/01/2015 - 11:07

    Is that means this car Non-roadworthy?

  • Gravy on 29/01/2015 - 11:18

    One thing to always check when buying a car (especially privately) is to remove the oil filter cap and check on its underside for any grey sludgey substance (oil mixed with water), this may indicate that water has gotten into the oil and the head gasket is on its way out, likewise checking the radiator water for signs of an oil slick on top can also reveal the same. Keep in mind that this doesn't always show up small leaks but it may sometimes save you from buying a lemon. However if the seller was aware of the problem they may have cleaned the oil cap prior to sale to hide the fact.

    • mini2 on 29/01/2015 - 12:44

      Kinda useless if the seller knows a thing or two…pour kero in it to clean all the crap out, degrease the filler cap.

      • Gravy on 29/01/2015 - 14:09

        Yeah, as I said seller may try to hide the fact but not ever seller will. Better to check anyway as long as you realise that a clean cap may not always mean the head gasket is good, but a sludgey underside to cap could indicate a problem. Hadn't personally heard of the kero "fix" before.

        • mini2 on 29/01/2015 - 15:19

          Kero's a pretty good engine flush if you give no crap about your seals as there's always the chance of making them shrink.

  • shaybisc on 30/01/2015 - 08:53
    -5

    Obvious bulldust story by schoolkid on last day of holidays.

  • timotiusvito on 31/01/2015 - 00:35
    -6

    hi, I'm not quite sure whether you can get damage from him, but i have some background in law and i reckon Australian Consumer Law is quite strong for consumer to use. i personally think you can still sue him for misleading and deceptive conduct, however you might only got partial damage as it seems you contribute to the negligence. One thing for sure is that there is a law under ACL that covers about merchantable quality and you can use that i guess
    Cheers

    • Ughhh on 31/01/2015 - 02:14

      Consumer laws applies to private sales too?

    • Shonky on 31/01/2015 - 09:07
      +1

      Nope. This is a private sale. None applies. Did buyer ask anything, no. Did buyer adequately inspect vehicle, no. Did seller lie about anything, no.

      Driveway warranty at best ie warranty expires when driven off the driveway.

    • effgee on 31/01/2015 - 18:02
      +1

      great advice - the legal bill will cost more than the car cost, and he will learn another valuable life lesson.

    • McFly on 31/01/2015 - 23:37
      +1

      you can use that i guess

      It’s the vibe of the thing, your Honour.

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