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Fhumulani N

1 reviews | Active since Apr 2017

30 Jul 2024, 18:53

Gobid false advertising cost me heavily

Good day

So I participated on a bid for Renault Clio 2016 model and this car was advertised as a starter car at go bid, I then bid for the car ,I then won the bid. Now I went cape town and to my suprise the car doesn't start, it's not battery or petrol, but the engine is fried.. so I cant take this car because it doesn't start while it was advertised as a starter. Unless if this car can be made to start at gobid expense or the price comes down since I was bidding for a starting car.

I'm based in Johannesburg and I re**** on information that was published on gobid website. Now they are telling me they can't reverse the sale the car is mine and I have to take it..

I wouldn't have bid for that car if they were honest on their website even their contact still says the car starts and It doesn't start I've attached the contract I was to sign before I was shown my car of which I tried asking to see the car first but was told I have to sign the contract before the car can be brought to me, I then signed it and when it was brought to me the car didn't start.

Now they gave me a contract that says the car starts but it doesn't..

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GoBid
GoBid's reply27 Aug 2024, 15:34
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GoBid kindly reminds you that we sell motor salvage, and would like to point out the following Terms and Conditions which you agreed to before you bid on the vehicle.
 
  • Bidders may view all vehicles online at www.gobid.co.za. or at our branches Monday to Friday 8am to 4pm, excluding public holidays. Viewing is a free service, and bidders do not need to register in order to view any items for sale.
  • We encourage all buyers to visit our premises to view the vehicle should they be unsure before making a purchase. GoBid cannot accept liability where buyers did not exercise their right to view items prior to sale, irrespective of the reason for them not viewing. 
  • When any vehicle shows "Starter" or “Asset Starts = yes” indicator, this means the vehicle started when we received the vehicle, and due to various factors, and more commonly because vehicles stand for long periods awaiting registration papers, may not start when you collect the vehicle. This does not mean the vehicle is a runner. Please view vehicles before you bid.