Go to the police. It is really not that hard. If you made an agreement to buy the car with him, you have an oral contract and he has stolen your car. I find it bizzare that you are doing everything but notifying the police that your car was stolen.
It cant be possible to get him now ! he has done his job you just now have hope and nothing to do. take this as a lesson and be careful in future.
Muneeb: I know where he lives. I know his phone number, and I know where he works. This isn't over, nor will it be until I have what I paid for. Sadly, brownton, I had a VERY similar experience last winter with my motorcycle: I bring it in for a service, and the guy who owned the shop stole it, and sold it in parts. I went to the police with the title and registration of the bike, and they told me there was nothing they could do - he apparently had a witness there sayin I owed him money and authorized him to sell it in parts.
I don't know what country you are in, but that don't fly in America. If you live somewhere else I am not sure what to advise you. If you live in America, file a police report and then sue him for the value you lost. You can do it in small claims court where the limits are around $7500 if I recall corectly.
I have no knowledge and have nothing to offer regarding German law. I do sympathize. Several years ago I had a '66 corvette and my sister had a '71 911. We had a couple nice drives/races back then.
I Agree! An oral contract is same as a written contract! It's still an agreement! Try to report to the proper authorities.
Fej, As I said I've been in a position before where it was his word VS mine, I lost the battle then and don't see much point in trying with this, seeing as to even take it to court will cost money - money I don't have.
Is there such a thing as small claims court in Germany? In US you can go to small claims court and represent yourself.
wow, I'm sorry... but seriously, why don't you talk to a lawyer. you have an oral contract, this should be enough I'm from Germany and gave him a call, but - surprise, surprise - his cell is turned off.
Thanks carrera, maybe a message on his business phone? Its greatly appreciated. I'll go see what a lawyer has to say. Sadly there are more circumstances to this whole issue.. I'll take your advice and see what I can do. though i still personally believe if I pester him enough.. he'll give in.
Dude, he stole money from you? he wont pay you back? yet you know where he works and lives? What are you waiting for? He should be in hospital already... I hate thieves!