no refunded deposit after private car sale car was involved in an accident

[Peg]

the small claims tribunal might be able to give you some advice

I cant imagine that he'd legally be entitled to keep the deposit though because the fact is that the car that you agreed to purchased was not involved in an accident and now the car has been involved in an accident. So really, your $1,000 was put an an accident free car....he should have given you the option of changing your mind based on the new circumstances of the car. And if he has sold the car, then he should be liable to give you back your deposit.

I'd never give that much money to a stranger as a deposit. We've just bought a car from a private seller ourselves from carsales but we only gave a $100 deposit....you just never know.

[chocolatecatty]

Thanks all

Aaaah it's frustrating cos it's a real effort not to get bitter and emotional and vengeful...all things I hate!

[BrightSparkles]

I hope this all works out for you. xx