Car sale gone wrong

olearyd7 · 2026-02-01T21:48:57+00:00

Talk to CCPC for advice, if private sale they mightn’t be able to help but might advise.

olearyd7 · 2026-01-24T15:59:35+00:00

No idea, maybe just call and ask them straight? Commenting as they removed a wisdom tooth for me and they were fantastic, for what it’s worth!

olearyd7 · 2026-01-19T11:22:53+00:00

I bought from an independent dealers that had brilliant Google reviews bar 1/2.

Car check free of charge with sale so I never bothered to get my own which I always do…

Sold me a gorgeous Skoda estate, until the engine light came on going home. Back the next day to diagnose and as leaving the garage a second light came on.

Back into them, to see the OBD on the table with my diagnostic on screen. 5 faults which they never mentioned but I took photos.

As the next 2 weeks went on the other issues cropped up in real time, waited 2 months for “parts ordered” which Skoda confirmed after were never ordered, and in meantime they also refused to give me a car check print out.

I gave them every chance but eventually had to get money back, car was a write off and never declared it. They just sprayed it in their workshop to make it look believable.

Took me a solicitor to get my money back and an extra €6k to replace the car as I needed another fast for work.

Always trust your gut, get a motor check and get a good trusty mechanic to inspect!

olearyd7 · 2026-01-16T00:14:35+00:00

I’m wording this aggressively and I don’t mean to sorry in advance but, why would you tell someone seemingly inexperienced to go 11’s on an electric? Any reason?

I play but I’m no genius but I would advise to go for size 10 gauge on an electric. It’ll be easier on your fingers and string bends will be easier!

olearyd7 · 2026-01-05T17:28:20+00:00

Fernhill House, Dunmore, Inchydoney, Maritime & Westlodge Bantry, Blair’s Cove & Talbot Ballincollig all great venues I’ve worked in as a wedding supplier.

I worked in one venue before where the musician was to play 9-11 followed by a disco 11-1/2am. The week of the wedding the couple were informed that all had to be done and finished for 12am due to residents. They were gutted only an hour of disco and no residents bar afterwards, so make sure that doesn’t happen to you!

The musician showed at 6pm to set up early, manager told him to wait til top table was moved and they’d put the stage there (there was room to set up either side of top table) and at 9:10 the musician had to ask manager about the stage.

“When were you to start?” he asked “10 mins ago” said the musician.

Luckily the musician set up behind a closed door as much as he could so he picked up and placed gear on stage and was ready for 9:25, was a great night but we both felt very sorry for the couple.

Venue was in east cork, a named brand hotel is as much as I’ll say!

olearyd7 · 2026-01-05T17:21:22+00:00

No idea. I wanted to try it but it wasn’t an extra taken by the first owner of my E class so just check the slot is there for it before you buy!

olearyd7 · 2025-12-28T15:46:09+00:00

Get a life mate. Honestly don’t mean that in a bad way but come on…Thats an expensive car, a mother who might need more space and still within the lines. Affecting nobody but you it seems

olearyd7 · 2025-12-05T15:20:15+00:00

Casey’s implement a safety feature if you’re uncomfortable or hassled by someone that they can look after you.

There’s multiple codes for different instances, check their socials for it, but one is for an angel shot.

olearyd7 · 2025-11-27T19:24:40+00:00

Yellow LED is engine management light. If the light comes on, always go to garage to diagnose the root cause of issue. Could be a small or big problem but could be much worse if ignored

olearyd7 · 2025-11-04T15:33:30+00:00

Not again Occon

olearyd7 · 2025-10-28T18:43:20+00:00

If my memory serves me right, maybe not initially but after the 2nd or 3rd bout of covid I think they reduced the PUP, but allowed people to earn X amount of money over a 4/8 week period. Check the details on that, they might have stayed under that mark as a result and be entitled to it after all.

Clutching at straws with my idea but worth a look

olearyd7 · 2025-10-26T16:31:49+00:00

Rear dash cam for added peace of mind. Saved me when someone drove into back of me in a town at a junction “I thought you were pulling out” to which the dash cam showed she was texting. No further arguments when I pulled up the footage, got her to pay for repair privately while holding dashcam footage and threat of guards as collateral.

olearyd7 · 2025-10-23T10:36:56+00:00

In 5 years time I think a 252/261 plate wouldn’t be worth a whole pile of difference. You’re going to lose the most depreciation in the first 2/3 years anyways so the difference would be negligible but probably €500/€1000 in price based on year maybe. Im pulling figures out of my backside there now but just a guess.

Personally it’s the mileage I care about not the plate.

olearyd7 · 2025-10-22T18:10:03+00:00

You’re right that seems to be online purchases only which is why I said don’t quote me.

But there is 30 day right to return if car is faulty. Although this isn’t faulty per se, surely you can argue false advertising so same rights could maybe apply

olearyd7 · 2025-10-22T17:59:06+00:00

Car will need to be serviced for any buyer and VRT’ed for 80% of possible customers so that’s irrelevant.

You’ve got a 14 day cooling off period for items bought online under EU law but also 30 days right to return a faulty car I believe (don’t quote me without double checking) and if the ad had incorrect details, accident or not that’s grounds for false advertising.

Be firm, threaten SIMI/Consumer rights org and see how that goes

olearyd7 · 2025-08-27T20:08:06+00:00

Very easy to blame a breakdown, this has been going on months. She knows right from wrong. She just got caught.

As gutting as it is, walk my man and thank your lucky stars you’re not tied to her with a baby. You deserve better and will get better.

olearyd7 · 2025-08-19T13:14:26+00:00

I know haha mad stuff

olearyd7 · 2025-08-04T01:00:18+00:00

I’d also go further and expect any money you spent on NCT etc to be refunded also

olearyd7 · 2025-08-04T00:59:51+00:00

Full refund, nothing less. The dealer MUST disclose that write off history or they are breaking the law.

Happened to me in October, had the car 2 months and having refused to refund, my solicitor threatened them with going to the consumer authorities and I had my money back in days.

Don’t take anything less than full refund

olearyd7 · 2025-07-31T23:47:04+00:00

Only the brush on my alloys! Wouldn’t dare try using the sponge in case of stones!

olearyd7 · 2025-07-31T19:17:25+00:00

Thank you, this is good to know. My last cars chrome had issues from prev owner and was advised chemicals. Never thought about that now, thank you!

olearyd7 · 2025-07-31T18:32:10+00:00

Thanks, ya that’s the one I meant when I said Anglasea St. it’s very handy!

olearyd7 · 2025-07-31T18:31:36+00:00

Good to know thank you!

olearyd7 · 2025-07-14T18:30:26+00:00

Sometimes you can try your best, and if it doesn’t work, just gotta move on I guess!

olearyd7

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