Dodgy Dealer Legal Question
Hi Everyone
My older brother who who is ‘vulnerable’ and unemployable since suffering PTSD in the 70’s came into some unexpected money and tried to buy a bike from a dealer in the Midlands, although he lives in Exeter.
He chose the bike and gave the dealers a £200 deposit by phone banking. A month later he gave them another £900 but then his money stream dried up.
He told the dealers that he’d pay over the next few months and was told that he had five days to pay or lose the sale.
My brother couldn’t pay so he asked for his money back. The salesman said that he could have the £900 back but the deposit was non-refundable but then the manager yelled into the phone that the whole amount was non-refundable and he’d get nothing back.
Can anyone advise me on where he stands legally? Can he get all or part of his money back?
Should we also look at the bank for letting him toss out such large amounts without checking?
Thanks guys, this brother has nothing at all left.
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