I have bought a car from a neighbour who states he is a Mechanic for 28 years - and also he assured me that the car I was buying from him was in "Working Order" i.e. Fine in all aspects - Well I have paid for it and it is not "fine in all aspects" In fact, currently it sits in my driveway - The background is this - It seems that every 4th time that I drive it - It breaks down and starts to "smoke" 2x I have had the fantastic AND VERY/EXTREMELY POLITE N. firemen come to my Beater "fire" - Both times I have had sad car towed home UGH I called my seller/mechanic and he "fixed" it And yep, 4x later, no more go - Right now his answer is (and I am SO NOT a mechanic) "Due to the firemen's actions they caused a crack in the manifold" I believe is what he said? Well I talked to him/the mechanic on Thursday night last - And he ASSURED me that he would work on the vehicle - Picking it up Saturday and DEFINITELY SUNDAY - To lift the entire engine out and see DEFINITELY what the problem is EXACTLY? Well ummmm - Nothing has occurred? Car has not moved from my driveway?

My question is this - How many times do I ask him to "fix" this car? Or when is it beyond the limits? Of you are an #^$&&*$^%#$^$# and I want my cash back? I have never "bought" a car privately before so I REALLY do not know the "rules" in a private sale????

I am really confused here and I am a student so the funds are limited and went with this vehicle on his assurances etc etc?

Thanks for listening...

Author: Charlene
landscapersrule@yahoo.ca