I agree with Cris travel expenses should have been worked out prior to the trip being made..a 10 Hour Ride is something to consider.
Now from the information I have read so far....don't matter what the axles were etc...if the man didn't like what he saw it was his right to say "No deal" at that piont with No ground rules laid down and agreed by both parties...
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