is seller still liable after bike purchase
 

I have a friend in California who will buy a bike for me until I arrive to the US. I gave him power of attorney to transfer the title for me with DMV so I have the title in my name asap. The Seller is afraid to be still liable after we did the transaction and exchanged money and bike.:cool4:
Does he has to be concerned and if yes what can be done ?

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Liable for what?

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in case of an accident right after the transaction by my friend for example

hard to say for sure because the States have a more litigous culture. In europe your friend, who is acting as a broker rather than a vendor would have limited liability, would not be liable for anything in the product (i.e. the bike)

Providing a receipt for the bike that states 'sold as seen' would remove all liability from the vendor in the UK (might be the same state-side), placing responsibility for the vehicles road-worthiness etc solely with the new owner.