omgthissucks
Junior Member
What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? CA
We drove 700 miles round-trip for a 78 ford bronco my husband has always wanted. We found it on craigslist and it said it ran great- on the phone she said it had no mechanical problems thats why it was $3500. We get there and my husband is so excited he doesn't listen to me when I said my gut told me they were lying..... we check the oil, etc. and everything is fine. we drive 20 miles to get an oil change before we head home and the mechanic refuses to do so, says there is no oil or tranny fluid left. we go to start the car and it wont even start anymore. we told the guy and he came back said he spent our money and oh well. he gave us the pink slip but didnt put a date amount mileage etc. he DID NOT sell it 'as is' either. we were dumb for rushing but our baby was very upset and it was hectic..... my husband is too trusting. ok long story but any way to get our money back?? chances in small claims court? we had to drive home with the truck stuck at walmart 350 miles away..... can he be held responsible for towing ($1,400)??? My husband is so depressed and I am stressed. Any help or advice would be nice.
We drove 700 miles round-trip for a 78 ford bronco my husband has always wanted. We found it on craigslist and it said it ran great- on the phone she said it had no mechanical problems thats why it was $3500. We get there and my husband is so excited he doesn't listen to me when I said my gut told me they were lying..... we check the oil, etc. and everything is fine. we drive 20 miles to get an oil change before we head home and the mechanic refuses to do so, says there is no oil or tranny fluid left. we go to start the car and it wont even start anymore. we told the guy and he came back said he spent our money and oh well. he gave us the pink slip but didnt put a date amount mileage etc. he DID NOT sell it 'as is' either. we were dumb for rushing but our baby was very upset and it was hectic..... my husband is too trusting. ok long story but any way to get our money back?? chances in small claims court? we had to drive home with the truck stuck at walmart 350 miles away..... can he be held responsible for towing ($1,400)??? My husband is so depressed and I am stressed. Any help or advice would be nice.