Used Cars: 1971 Ford Bronco, 1971 ford bronco, ford bronco

Question
QUESTION: I sold a 1971 Ford Bronco recently. The buyer drove the vehicle and it was in good running condition. It had some minor repairs needed which I explained to the buyer. He paid me cash and I delivered the Bronco to him. Within a day or two he was calling back saying the exhaust was not connected and there was no oil in it. This was not the case when I delivered it. He said it wouldn't start, it started fine when I dropped it off, he drove it away. He wants a full refund, does he have the right to demand this?

ANSWER: I need a little more information before I can answer this one.  Are you a dealer, or an individual?  Did you do all the proper paperwork (ie: Bill of Sale, As Is Disclaimer)?
What were the repairs the vehicle needed that you explained to him?  Did you deliver the vehicle to him, or did he drive it home?  How soon after he had possession of the vehicle did he actually drive it?  
This is a pretty sticky situation is why I want to know all I can before advising you either way.  
Jay

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QUESTION: The sending unit on the rear gas tank needed repair, the gasket was leaking and I told him about this. There are two gas tanks. Because the sending unit needed repair the fuel gauge did not work. I told him to be sure the coolant was full because sometimes the vehicle would overheat. There must have been a coolant leak somewhere although I did not observe any leakage. I have been told since it may be a head gasket but I'm not a mechanic so I don't know about this. I also told him the battery may be weak because I never replaced it but I had no problem with it unless it sat for a long time without being started.
We did  a hand written bill of sale which had no disclaimers or guarantees' listed. I delivered the vehicle to him and he claims to have had problems soon after. I have offered to help him with some of the repairs even though I sold it to him in good faith and did not experience the problems he claims. I did not knowingly sell him this vehicle knowing he would have these problems but I explained to him he is buying a vehicle that is 36 years old and there would be issues with any car this old.

Answer
Well I do not know what your situation is financially, but if it were me, I would just give him the refund.  Every state has their own rules and regulations, and here in oklahoma if this went to court, you would probably win the case.  Simply because there are not many rules regulating vehicles that old, I mean here, when they are over 10 years old, we dont even have to keep up with odometers.  You can give him his money back, take the vehicle back, and try again with somebody else.  If he is already acting like this, it will probably never end, and he will be a thorn in your side for a good while.  On that type of vehicle there are plenty of buyers out there that would understand, that, it is what it is, and you would not have to worry about them after they purchase it.  I dont really have what you would call an absolute answer, it is hard to in that situation, but I think if it went to court, you would come out on top.  If it was a dealership selling the vehicle, they would just tell him to deal with it, and it would be over.  He is in the wrong to be acting like this, but it takes all kinds to make the world go round.  And it is a tough situation, but I hope you take what I say, think about it, and I think you will get a "Gut" feeling on what you should do, and go with it.  I just think that it might be less stressful for you to buy it back, and find another buyer because the majority of the people looking for that vehicle, know they are going to have to do some gathering up on it, unfortunately you sold it to somebody who does not feel this way.  I really wish I could help you more, but these type of situations are really dependant on what you feel like you should do, and by the way, it is admirable of you to even be offering to help like you have.  And then you have to take into account who you are dealing with. I wish you the best and I hate your in this situation, but I hope all goes well.
Jay