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Verbal agreement on buying a car and readvertising at a higher price? Is it legal?
My OH recently phoned a car company in Madenhead Kent. The Moto Company. They had an MG advertised in Auto Trader at Just under £1500. My OH agreed to buy it, they insisted on taking his card details as a 'deposit' until he could go up there so that they knew he was a serious buyer, (we are in Cornwall). He gave them details etc and booked a train ticket up to go and collect the car tomorrow. Today they rang and said they'd had a higher offer and have sold it. They now have it advertised on Auto Trader at £2095, so they obviously haven't sold it, they have just decided they want more money for it. Can they do this legally? I'm disgusted and would advice anyone against dealing with them at all.
Re: Verbal agreement on buying a car and readvertising at a higher price? Is it legal
Make sure you notify your bank about the fact they have your card details, they might be crooks.
If you can prove the agreement (i.e. you have witnesses etc) then you can raise a court application for specific performance. Do a google search on the phrease.
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Re: Verbal agreement on buying a car and readvertising at a higher price? Is it legal
The law of contract states:
Acceptance is the agreement to all the terms of the offer an unconditional agreement. Acceptance can be in writing orally but it also may be by conduct.
As he has accepted your deposit, (conduct), I believe he has made a contract.
Contact Trading Standards asap.
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Re: Verbal agreement on buying a car and readvertising at a higher price? Is it legal
Lets hope then that the money has been drawn on the bank.
Trading Standards wants your help
Dubious website businesses Conterfeit alcohol and cigarettes Illegal sales of alcohol, tobacco, knives & fireworks to children Cowboy builders or tradesmen Car clockers Counterfeiters Aggressive selling
Never phone or accept phonecalls from debt collection companies.
If you don't believe you can win, there is no point in getting out of bed.
_________________________ ________________ _________________________ ___________________
Verbal agreement on buying a car and readvertising at a higher price? Is it legal?
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