Thread: Haven't been paid for a car I sold

I sold my car a few weeks ago. The couple I sold it to didn't have the money to pay up front, so I had an agreement with them to pay a $500 deposit and would pay me $200 every month for the remaining $1000. I haven't received any payments, and was informed that they totaled the car. My mistake was, I don't have a written contract, all I have is email discussions. Is there anything that I can do?

Emails ARE written. Contracts need not be *formally* written--any manner of writing will generally support a contract. Of course, the terms have to be set forth explicitly...the bigger problem is that they may simply not have the money. Do you really want to go to court for 800 bucks? I know I wouldn't. Even if you win in court, you'll have to collect the money.

Now, if you retained your name as a lienholder on the car, you could repo the car--but did you do that?

Lemon laws are laws to protect consumers who purchase defective automobiles. These are the state laws that provide a remedy for purchasers of cars that repeatedly fail to meet standards of quality and performance.

You need to have a written document in this case.

You need a written contract for that signed by you and the buyer this will prove that the both parties agree

Hi,

I think you have any written document at the time you sold your vehicle. If you have such a payment contract ,
the substance of the car lemon laws may apply.

well you had done a great mistake by not signing the documents and the only option now is better visit some lawyer..

The best way is to consult a good lawyer for your case. It depends on your country's laws and orders. Well, If you have the emails you can sue them. they can be put into court if they have done wrong with you.

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