A used car dealer is going viral after sharing a story about a deal that didn’t end well—and a customer he says blamed him long after the fact. Riley Pinney (@autosavantt) opens his video with a joke, calling himself "such a piece of [expletive]," before walking through how the situation unfolded. As of this writing, his TikTok has garnered more than 20,500 views. What Happened To The Used Car? About a year ago, Pinney, who owns LOR Motorcars in Pinellas Park, Florida, says he stopped into T-Mobile and ended up chatting with two employees. When he mentioned he owned a car lot, he said both employees said they were in the market. He told them to come by. One of them did about a week later and quickly narrowed it down to two options: a Ford Focus or a Toyota RAV4. Pinney says he steered him toward the Toyota, but the customer went with the Focus because it was newer and cheaper. He also says he offered a warranty on either. A few months later, the customer came back with issues. Pinney says the warranty covered only the engine and transmission, not "wear and tear," and that the customer didn’t have the money for repairs. He says he still cut him a deal. Then, about a month later, the customer called again—this time to cancel the warranty and request a refund. "I’ll Zelle you the bread I owe you," Pinney recalls telling him. Fast forward to recently, nearly a year after the purchase, when the customer reached out again with more problems. The car had been towed to Pinney’s shop without the key. After taking a look, Pinney says it needed both a new engine and a transmission, for which he provided quotes. He says the price was more than the customer could afford, and that’s when the blame shifted back to him. Pinney claims the car hadn’t been well-maintained. "If you buy a used car, it is what it is," Pinney says. "I will do my best to take care of you … but if you’re going to blame me for issues you have a year down the line … Don’t blame me." Who Is Responsible For Defects In Used Vehicles? In most cases, the responsibility for issues with used cars falls on the buyer after the purchase is complete. That’s because many vehicles are sold "as is," meaning you’re taking the car in its current condition, issues and all. That doesn’t mean there are no exceptions. If the dealer offers a written warranty or if the car is still covered under a manufacturer’s warranty, certain repairs may still be covered. What matters is what was agreed to at the time of the sale. There are also situations where the seller can be held responsible. If a dealer or private seller knowingly hid a serious problem or misrepresented the car’s condition, that can cross into fraud and open the door to legal action. Timing plays a role, too. Problems that show up right away are more likely to raise questions about whether the issue was already there. Issues that come up months later are typically treated as normal wear and tear. For buyers, the paperwork matters. The car’s history report and the buyer’s guide that come with the purchase both typically indicate whether it’s being sold with a warranty or as is. That’s usually the first thing to check if something goes wrong. If there’s a problem, it often starts with reaching out to the seller and trying to sort it out directly. It helps to keep records along the way, including repair estimates and any messages, in case the situation escalates. In most cases, though, once you’ve driven off the lot, the responsibility is yours unless there’s something in writing that says otherwise. Who Do Viewers Blame? Commenters who watched Pinney’s clip largely sided with him, arguing the buyer made the wrong call and shouldn’t have expected help nearly a year later. Some took a more sarcastic tone. "Bruh, I bet you even made him pay for his own gas," one commenter wrote. "At what age does one stop being a kid?" another asked. "Can’t please everyone, bro," a third person added. "Keep killing it!" Others pointed to the car choice itself, saying the buyer ignored the more reliable option. "RAV4 vs. Focus and you choose the Focus is car Darwinism atp," one woman wrote. A few shared their own experiences with Ford Focus issues. "The transmission went out 4 times in my Ford Focus, we put a new one in, and it went out 3 more times," one commenter wrote. "Do research before you buy." "If he bought a Ford over a Toyota, the rest is self-explanatory," another said. "Fords are garbage. I have a Focus that sits and needs parts more than it drives," a third person added. At least one viewer questioned whether something else may have gone wrong with the car after the purchase. "Spark plugs should not fail after a couple of months," one woman wrote. Others focused less on the situation and more on the delivery. "Funny video," one commenter wrote. "Great storyteller." "Best intro ever," another added. Motor1 has reached out to Pinney via a TikTok comment. We’ll be sure to update this story if he responds. We want your opinion! What would you like to see on Motor1.com? Take our 3 minute survey. - The Motor1.com Team