Glad you enjoyed your stay! We are really spoiled here. Mustang scene used to be a lot better here but I find that the occasional cars and coffee is enough interaction with other owners.
Wait. You said you had a copy but say the ad actually said it included the warranty. This sounds like a slam dunk small claims case. If you do, hope he gets the refund first since the court order to buy you a new one will cost him a lot more. A problem with small claims is actually collecting, but him being a deputy works in your favor. I don't think any department would take kindly to a deputy not paying a court order.
This was his ad for the vehicle. States it clearly, hilariously actually states it as most importantly. I went through all of our text messages, none mention the warranty unfortunately. I have never taken anyone to small claims so I'm not sure if I have a case or not. Biggest thing would be the fact that he is in LA and I am in San Diego. So now we are talking about missing time off of work, hassle, etc. Hoping the threatening text may do it, but he has not responded yet.
A verbal agreement never holds up in court. You need written or signed documents. Lesson learned and press on my freind, dont waste your time with him at this point.
Appreciate the detailed response Cobra, I have confirmed with my local dealership, through Oasis, that it has these plans and they are current. He has NOT cancelled them and got a refund. I have not verified that he is actually currently still employed with the sheriff's office, but through my work with tons of law enforcement I am 100% sure he is still employed. I really don't want to rattle that cage, but it is definitely a shame that you can't trust a sheriff officer to do the right thing. I mean one of the huge reasons I bought the dang car from him was because he was an officer and it was a safe assumption the car wasn't too beat on.
Was it in his name?
Yes sir, it was in his name and confirmed still active.
I agree, but unfortunately my only leverage is small claims court, and I don't have documentation or much support for my case, imo. And then I miss a day of work, probably have to drive up to LA and back, etc. Really its cut ties and just use factory warranty, or pay the guy 1k get premium care, maintenance plan, and triple care plan. I could go back on my own word and not pay him once everything is transferred over, but then Im playing with fire with a sheriff officer who has all my info. And this time we typed up an agreement on my payment to him, him transferring the warranty, etc.
This seems right to me. You might suggest to him that once he has fulfilled his part of the contract (that began with an offer of the Plan as part of the price) you might be real nice and pay the transfer fee, if any.
Small claims is not a terrible adventure, even if it's California. From occasional listening to "Handle on the Law", you fill out a few documents and have them served. The crook should not be difficult to find, considering where he worksThis was his ad for the vehicle. States it clearly, hilariously actually states it as most importantly. I went through all of our text messages, none mention the warranty unfortunately. I have never taken anyone to small claims so I'm not sure if I have a case or not. Biggest thing would be the fact that he is in LA and I am in San Diego. So now we are talking about missing time off of work, hassle, etc. Hoping the threatening text may do it, but he has not responded yet.
. He'll not likely vanish, considering 20 years on the job. Sue him in San Diego County (?), make him do the drive. Heck, some of his co-workers may enjoy serving the papers. You can't be the first person he's ripped off.