u/Impossible_Ability_6

he found a post on Facebook of me asking a mechanic to come look at it and the post i had put up said that the vehicle had no oil in it when I bought it and sent it ti my boyfriend with a cocky remark saying "you might wanna read this before i do take legal action" is that evidence he can use against me? still the mechanic who came and looked at it didn't say anything to me about catastrophic engine failure and I informed him of that aswell.

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I put some shit into chatgpt so I could continue the ai conversation and i want to see if you guys think its smart to send or not.

I have received your letter regarding the 2010 Hyundai Accent.

I respectfully disagree with your claims. The vehicle was sold privately on an “as is” basis, and no guarantees or warranties were provided at the time of sale. You had the opportunity to inspect the vehicle prior to purchase and chose to proceed with the transaction.

Prior to the sale, the vehicle had been safetied, insured, and examined by a mechanic. Based on that assessment, I was informed that the vehicle required a starter and thermostat in order to be running. This is the information that was communicated to you at the time, and it reflected my understanding of the vehicle’s condition.

Additionally, the final purchase price reflected negotiations that took place after you viewed the vehicle in person. The agreed price of $1,800 represented a reduction of $700 from the original asking price, based on your own assessment of the vehicle’s condition at that time.

I did not knowingly misrepresent the condition of the vehicle, nor was I aware of any catastrophic engine failure as you have described.

As this was a private sale conducted on an “as is” basis, I am not in a position to accept a return or provide a refund.

That said, I remain willing to discuss the matter further in good faith.

Sincerely,

[Your Name]

is that bad to send him? I kind of want to

and am i going to go to jail for this? im 19 and not smart with all this, im just scared.

i sold a car on Facebook marketplace and the guy is trying to sue me. it was $1800 cad and I told him he needed a new starter and new thermostat system because thats what a mechanic who came and looked at it told me. I had already put so much money into this car and just didn't gaf so I posted it. like 2 weeks later (today) he sends me some (what looks to be) ai lawer shit saying he wants the money in a few days and for me to tow it out if his yard or hes taking legal action because "there is more damage than listed" saying the head gasket was blown and it was driven without coolant for a very long time. my boyfriend drove this thing for about 3 weeks before it stopped wanting to turn on, it was safetied and insured and looked at by a mechanic after it stopped turning on so im so confused how this is our fault like this would have been said to me i think??? I don't even have a drivers license man I just got this car so my bf could go to work I don't want to deal with this shit. someone pls help me with legal advice I don't even want to respond but I feel like thst looks hella guilty

what was said to my bf:

I bought a 2010 Hyundai Accent from you on March 25, 2026. The purchase agreement was made at Medicine Hat. The price was $1,800.00. Unfortunately, I now find the vehicle has the following problems. Upon receiving diagnostic tools to assess the no start issue, the compression test came back that the engine has been damaged beyond repair. Either a blown head gasket or further damage stemming from operating without sufficient coolant. According to the advertisement on Facebook Marketplace, the car required a starter and or possibly a thermostat. Under the Alberta Sale of Goods Act, the vehicle should have been as described. As well, under Alberta law the seller is not permitted to misrepresent the vehicle to the buyer, “As Is” on a sales agreement only protects the seller if known issues have been addressed or discussed, (the engine possibly suffering a head gasket failure was never discussed). You misrepresented the vehicle to me in the following way. Your ad and, in person, (My name), said that car had passed a recent inspection and that all it needed was either a new starter or alternator. Car still cranked but would not catch. Requiring a new thermostat was also mentioned. What was not brought up was that the engine had already suffered a catastrophic failure, (likely from running for a significant duration with no coolant as there is none in the radiator, nor in the coolant hoses, yet the coolant reservoir is suspiciously over filled), and will likely never start again without a rebuild or new engine.

The reason the engine would crank but not start had nothing to do with a starter, or an alternator, but because the compression between the cylinders was as follows:

#1: 85psi, #2: 75psi, #3: 38psi, and #4: 48psi.

A healthy engine should be in the range of 100-170 psi. Anything less is an indication of a pre-existing catastrophic failure. When questioned about vehicle codes via the OBD port, seller stated that there were no codes to report other than a crank positioning sensor and a speed sensor malfunction. OBD codes can be easily deleted, and it is hard to fathom that this vehicle threw no codes as the engine got progressively worse.

Furthermore, I was not provided with clear proof of registered ownership or of the seller’s authority to transfer the vehicle. The bill of sale contains multiple names, and the person I dealt with in connection with the Facebook Marketplace ad appears to have been different from the person who completed the paperwork. In those circumstances, I am not in a position to determine whether the vehicle was lawfully transferred, and I leave that issue to be addressed by the applicable registry or other proper authority.

To resolve the problem, I would appreciate the following. I would like the seller to take back the vehicle and issue a full refund for what I have paid for it, $1800.00 and remove it from my property. 

Enclosed are copies of these documents:

Copy of original Facebook ad. Texts from correspondence with seller regarding the condition of vehicle.

I look forward to your reply and to resolving the problem, and will wait before taking my next step until April 13, 2026. Please contact me at the following email address.

I sold a car on Facebook marketplace and the guy is trying to sue me. it was $1800 cad and I told him he needed a new starter and new thermostat system because thats what a mechanic who came and looked at it told me. I had already put so much money into this car and just didn't gaf so I posted it. like 2 weeks later (today) he sends me some (what looks to be) ai lawer shit saying he wants the money in a few days and for me to tow it out if his yard or hes taking legal action because "there is more damage than listed" saying the head gasket was blown and it was driven without coolant for a very long time. my boyfriend drove this thing for about 3 weeks before it stopped wanting to turn on, it was safetied and insured and looked at by a mechanic after it stopped turning on so im so confused how this is our fault like this would have been said to me i think??? I don't even have a drivers license man I just got this car so my bf could go to work I don't want to deal with this shit. someone pls help me with legal advice I don't even want to respond but I feel like thst looks hella guilty

location: Alberta, Canada