Thought I would give you all an update - I took the b*****rd to county court for the cost of the new engine and having it fitted...... and I won!
He had to pay me Just short of 2 grand - and the judge gave him a lecture and a county court judgement! He paid up pronto so his credit rating wouldnt be completely knackered .... and even had to pay me my petrol and expenses in getting to court...
Judge was quite clear :
Ebay contract is formed at end of auction based on the description given to the vehicle - NOT based on any subsequent road test....
If vehicle does not conform to description, you can prosecute to put vehicle into the condition it was described in - so him claiming vehicle drove as well as the day it came off the production line meant he had to pay for my NEW engine! - Result or what?
