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    Default What Can I Do if the Buyer Refuses to Fulfill Payments and Demands Money Back

    My question involves a consumer law issue in the State of: CA

    Recently I sold my car to an aquaintence and now they refuse to pay. Before the car was sold I offered on more than one occasion to take it to be maintenenced but instead they kept pushing the issue to sell it to them. So finally I gave in and drew up a contract which states: Buyer acknowledges that once a down payment of $XXX dollars is paid, the sale is AS IS. The buyer shall make a payment of $xxx-$xxx starting on mm/dd/yyyy and will not receive the title until the total is paid. We both signed copies of this agreement. They did not want a test drive or to have a mechanic inspect it. Next day they call saying the car broke down and i owe them their money back. The car was towed and now they are threatening to sue under the "lemon law". I do know that the lemon law would not pertain to this because the car is 15+ years old. But are there any actions i can take to receive the money we agreed to? Any help would be appreciated

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    Default Re: What Can I Do if the Buyer Refuses to Fulfill Payments and Demands Money Back

    Never "sell" a car while keeping it in your name. Now your car has been towed by somebody, likely incurring both towing and storage fees in your name.

    If you want money from this person, small claims court awaits.

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