Thanks, thought that might have been the postion but wasnt sure. T

This sounds like a try-on by the buyer. They have said they had a 500 mile trip home but seems an unlikely long distance to go to buy a vehicle. Although I know a good camper will attract interest even from afar. Maybe they are just trying to limit your options by claiming to be a long way off. Advice from other backroomer is spot on. I just hope (if they are "chancers") that there are no uncleared cheques involved and that you've done the necessary registration documentation.

If you want to avoid dispute you can always tell him you are not in a position to buy back as you've re-invested the money elsewhere. Advise him to give the van some use and that any issue with rusty pads etc should sort itself out, and failing that he'll just have to fit new ones. He bought a vehicle which he knew had been out of use for some time, it's not a major surprise to have to replace a consumable part. Don't back down, you've done nothing illegitimate. He undertook two test drives, which is at least one more than most people would have, and he agreed to buy it. Matter closed. If he really is 500 miles away he's unlikely to come and bother you with it!

Edited by happy polo on 18/11/2011 at 09:13