300bhp/ton
Well-Known Member
I wouldn't consider the cooling system part of the engine at all in regards to the statement the engine is fine. Anyone with an ounce of common sense would be thinking about starting/running, does it smoke or knock, does it misfire or pull ok.So according to you, where does the engine cooling circuit start and end ? And if you buy a vehicle on the condition that 'Engine and Gearbox fine, no problems', would it ever occur to you that driving that vehicle home could result in catastrophic engine failure ?
And btw, your disparaging remarks are very enlightening. Well done.
Have bought and sold load of vehicles over the years, including at auctions. It is always a gamble. And yes sometimes things go wrong. If you are not happy with such potential 'risk' you buy from a dealer, as you then have enhanced buyer protection. At the end of the day we are all adults and SHOULD be responsible for our own actions, rather than trying to palm off issues as other peoples faults.
And IMO based on the age and type of vehicle (and taking a guess at the potential mileage and cost), the op would not have a valid claim in a small claims court. If the car was only 12 months old and bought from a dealer it would be a different matter. However I have no crystal ball, the only way to know for sure would be for the op to proceed with the mitigation. But I'm willing to wager it will cost them more than fixing the vehicle and will not be in their favour at the end.
If you still completely oppose this point of view, why not team up with the op and take this to a small claims court, if you are so certain you could be the financial backer. Clearly it seems it would be an open shut case for you, so zero risk. Do let us know how you get on.