23rd Oct 2020, 19:11

“Blew up” means the car doesn’t run anymore. Like you said, the car is non-operational even after a close look by a mechanic. That’s not good. The buyer bought it I’m sure under the assumption it would run. The seller probably knew it wouldn’t run for long.

24th Oct 2020, 12:21

You’ll get over it. A buyer of a car nearly 50 years old should bring an experienced mechanic or take it to a shop on a sizable purchase. I’ve bought high end cars and done the same. We once bought a used shop van and missed that the rear doors were welded shut! Buyer beware. If that’s an issue, buy new or at least a 30 day warranty. With no warranty expressed or implied, you will have a tough time in court. Telling a judge the hood handle doesn’t work. You take a chance buying private especially. If you own a car that blows up after taking to a shop, you may have a case. But buying a used car you just bought and blows up, it's the chance you take. Let’s hear who won in a similar circumstance buying private.