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[quote name='sunburstjazz1967' timestamp='1457820237' post='3002151'] How do you know it's had a whack in the side now that you didn't before? It would be hard to hide an impending gearbox fault for a month imo. [/quote] I removed the wooden labelling inside the van to install seats. The supporting pillar has be badly damaged and repaired. It has had a new outer skin.

[quote name='Roger2611' timestamp='1457816070' post='3002093'] You are on shaky ground, unless you can prove there was an issue with the vehicle that the seller knew about and deliberately disguised so as to dispose of the vehicle then you are on a loser, with something like a gearbox it would be virtually impossible to even guess on an impending failure let alone do something that would disguise the fact it was about to fail. Have you looked into the cost of replacing the box or getting it repaired? If the rest of the vehicle is ok then throwing a few hundred pounds extra at it may be worthwhile if it leaves you with a decent vehicle once sorted, you have to remember with a van they are work horses, usually reasonably maintained but seldom loved You say you paid nearly £3000 for it, was it cheap at that price or was it the going rate for this vehicle in the advertised condition? I hope you get it sorted [/quote] It's a 2005, I paid the right price and then some as i wanted to get a reliable one. It's had a whack in the side and repaired that I did not know about, hence the first phone call. Of course, he says he told me, his word against mine.

[quote name='ambient' timestamp='1457814841' post='3002084'] I'd have thought a month was too long to elapse. Did you get it checked by a mechanic before buying it ? [/quote] Nope, I did my research on the van, background checks etc, but I guess I have been unlucky.

Hello all, Would any of you be able to shed some light on where I stand with a van I have brought? Purchased 4 weeks ago private seller via eBay, cost almost £3k. Paid via PayPal on a credit card. Today the gearbox blew up on the M2. I had previously called the seller as there we other issues with the van that were not apparent during the sale. Naturally, sold as seen and he has washed his hands of the deal. Do I have a leg to stand on to get any (or all) my money back and return the van? Or is it just tough luck? Is small claims worth it? Anyone had a similar experience? What did you do? It's not covered under the PayPal guarantee and it does not look as if I am covered on the credit card either.

No advice, just have a great time! Sounds like a wonderful opportunity to experience!

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