I entered into a written purchase agreem...

Asked by Anonymous on 31-05-2022 18:40:28
Question posted in the General Law category relating to Western Cape

I entered into a written purchase agreement with We buy Cars for the sale of my secondhand motorcycle on 6 May 2022. They were supposed to collect the motorcycle later, on 9 May. On 16 May, the agent asked me if I knew the motorcycle was code 3, and I said yes, it was on the NATIS document I showed him on the day we signed the agreement, and he took it with him, and he replied ok. Again followed up, but the agent kept having excuses for not coming to collect the motorcycle. N 20 May, he said the deal is in for payment, and I can expect payment before the end of the day, and again, nothing. Eventually, on 25 May, he sent me a message saying that they could not buy the motorcycle anymore because it was a code 3 and he made a mistake by not picking up it was a code 3. e informed me they cancelled the agreement because your motorcycle was code 3 and it was an honest mistake. I had other buyers interested but informed them that the motorcycle was sold and not available anymore. Now I don't have another buyer, and We buy cars and want to cancel the deal. Next is the purchase agreement with no clause for cancellation:PURCHASE AGREEMENT 

Terms Of Sale1. The seller declares that he/she is the registered owner/alternatively the duly authorised representative of the seller and is entitled, without any encumbrance of any nature, to sell this vehicle.2. The seller declares that all the information provided in this contract is correct.3. The seller will provide a valid registration document to facilitate transfer of ownership of the vehicle to the buyer.4. The seller guarantees that the vehicle is fully paid up or has obtained and furnished the buyer with the valid settlement letter from the relevant financial institution.5. The seller declares that the vehicle's license is up to date.6. By signing this agreement and/or providing personal information to us, you agree that we may process your personal information (including store and share), as set out in our Privacy Policy. This personal information may include but is not limited to your name, address, contact information, identity number, voice recording and images.

To who should I speak and can they cancel the purchase agreement?

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