Louis WRX

And hard to tell if engine has been removed. It’s not really dirty but not pristine either ..

Thanks for the advice. I have The full engine spec written down in the advert so will get this checked out. he’s contacted me today to say he will fix it but like I said, at this point I dont trust him, so maybe it’s better to keep the car in my possession and get it checked out here then take it from there ...

I did come across this. I suspect if I send the car back he won’t open it up and check for damage he also mentioned he has been told to block my number by colleagues etc seems very worrying. I really just want a refund. Being a private sale I still have rights and may have to go through courts but this seems like a treacherous journey 😬

I think so

Also do you think the engine has to be opened up to check for damage now ?

Although as I said it’s a private sale but from the owner of that garage. So I feel that aspect was used to gain some trust in the sale.

Thanks I will contact them tomorrow . u8 performance in Perth

£500 PayPal Rest was bank transfer

Is it ok to name them on here ?

Private sale through eBay

I’ve told him that’s what I want and I’ll even pay the transport and His eBay fees He’s saying he won’t give me a refund. I’m finding it pretty stressful tbh Bare in mind he has a Subaru garage that he’s run for 20 years And I’ve found his name in forum discussions on the net. he’s using 10w 60 grade oil. Btw.. Dont know if that’s wrong ..

Yes that’s one positive 🤣 cheers haha

Many thanks for your considered response. Really appreciate it. And yes sorry for a very sad first post...😥 I think I’m going to try and keep the car down south with me and the garage I would use is Jem Subaru. I used to use Richard at FB Tuning when I had my Bugeye and he’s really good but too busy At the moment being a one man setup. I reckon all in it’s going to cost me around £800 there and back and would rather put that into the car myself it’s going to be interesting to see if he’s prepared to cover the costs of the repairs ... ive spoken citizens advice so have an idea where I stand.

So hello everyone ! I was hopefully going to be a happy new wrx owner..... I have bought and 08 hatchback thats had a forged engine rebuild that’s done 71500 miles from new. It’s done 1000 miles after the rebuild so “run in” and Built by what looked like a reputable mechanic/tuner It was advertised with no check light issues or problems or faults whatsoever ready for new owner To drive away It was a private sale through eBay but had a great write up and I met the seller at the station, went to his house and to his workshop. At the workshop we did the deal and I set off home. an hour into the drive the engine check light comes on. I head back to his workshop and he puts the diagnostics on the car and can’t find the faults. And clears the code another few hours later engine check light comes on again . i head home as I was 20 mins away and I check the oil. there is none . I put 4 LITRES IN !! he won’t accept a return, I feel this has been badly described And I’ve been misled. Completely false advertising. I’m wondering now if it’s even been Forged He’s offered to fix it but was hesitant when I arranged to take it to a Subaru garage I know near me And insisted he wants to fix it I’m in London he’s in Scotland. There’s a big cost in getting the vehicle back to him Any constructivefeedback on what I should do next would be greatly appreciated from this community. i am aware that it might seem stupid to travel so far for a car but looking at his website and seeing what he does and what he organises I thought it would be a good buy .. many thanks 👍👍👍