Hello, first time poster here. Im not sure which is the best forum to post this in, but this looked to be the best one that i could find relating to what has happened to me.

Basically, I sold a car to a person in texas via contract in which was signed by both buyer and seller. The deal was to pay 1500 down and then 250 a month for 10 months for a total of 10 months.. 3500 total. upon completion of payment, title would then be signed over. If payment was late at anytime, the car would be taken back. This was agreed to and signed upon.

5 months passed without incident until payment was late by 2 months. Upon contacting the buyer to reposess the car, i had learned it had been in an accident, but no other cars were involved. The contract specifically stated that all damages were the responsbility of the buyer, and now he wants to return the car without being liable and without paying the remaining balance. I do want the car back, but I do feel he should be responsible for any repairs needed since that was part of the deal that the buyer agreed too.

I'm wondering what exactly my options are at this point. The contract was nothing official. Just a printed paper showing the date and terms of the deal, and had both buyer and seller signatures, which has me worried it will not hold up in any legal battle. At the moment, i've arranged a meeting to pickup the car tomorrow to see the damage and at least get it back into my hands before I decide to take further steps in what has happened.

Any suggestions? I kept this short but i have more details available if needed.