I sold my motorbike to someone (secondhand sale), submitted notice of disposal and they had it registered, and within 24 hours, they damaged the bike (chain snapped) and claimed it to be my fault, even though they did a test ride on it before buying it. They returned the next morning with the bike on a trailer to my premises unannounced and demanded that I give their money back in exchange for the bike. I was against it, saying I was not at fault but eventually folded due to the pressure.
As far as I am aware, I was right to turn them down, but is there a case for me to get compensation back under Australian Consumer Law? The bike had further internal damage that wasn't disclosed, and the buyer's 'bike mechanic' friend misled me in saying only the chain and sprockets needed replacing, but after inspection by a licensed mechanic I hired I was told whole engine needs a rebuild ($2k-$3k cost).
As far as I am aware, I was right to turn them down, but is there a case for me to get compensation back under Australian Consumer Law? The bike had further internal damage that wasn't disclosed, and the buyer's 'bike mechanic' friend misled me in saying only the chain and sprockets needed replacing, but after inspection by a licensed mechanic I hired I was told whole engine needs a rebuild ($2k-$3k cost).