Q: Please advise me on how to go about this problem:
I smashed my brothers car so I decided to replace him with a very similar car. I saw the car in some pictures which was being sold by a reputable trustable person. After speaking to the seller on the phone I was happy with what he told me about the car. But the seller told me its better I first have a look at the car, drive the car then we will speak about method of payment. We agreed on a meeting point.
The seller drove for about 150km. My brother went to pick up the car and drove it for another 200km and as he entered the town before reaching home, the car broke down.
Am I responsible for the breakdown? Please advise on whats the way forward.
A: If the seller allowed you to test drive the car and he allowed you to test it out for this distance then he is responsible for the breakdown.
And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.
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