Bought a 2000 mazda millenia on mon that id checked out sat. Exhausted the guys parents who were showing the car to potential sellers with questions.Explained I was on a fixed social security income and single mom& wanted to make sure i wouldnt get stuck with something that needed repair or was unsafe.And assured me over and over it was safe in good working order& the only problem it had was that the used dealer didnt give their son the keyfob that automatically unlocks the doors or shuts off the alarm remotely.On monday before I exchaged the check for the title I grilled the son about the condition of the car and any defects it had, assured again that there were none.Next day i realize the horn wont work & the passenger door wont lock.Horn is a huge safety issue &alarm wont sound,so the door that wont unlock just invites a car jacking.Refused to talk until threatened w/court, then admitted they knew of problems but only will only pay half of $859.00 repairs!Take 1/2 or go to court?
2006-07-06 10:30:10 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Buying & Selling
Unfortunately, you have zero legal recourse. Take the money and run. It sucks, but for the most part, we live in a "let the buyer beware" world.
2006-07-06 10:57:07 · answer #1 · answered by Manny 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Since none of this is in writing and it is a private seller, I would take the half and run. You probably won't get that much in court.
Lemon laws only apply to new car sales from a dealer, not private used car sales.
2006-07-06 17:35:57 · answer #2 · answered by davidmi711 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
take the half or sue them for the court costs as well.. regardless, if you decide to take them to court, they could lie and say they disclosed the information to you and you agreed to the price, which represented the issues invlolved and you agreed to take the car as is.. You may end up having to pay for court and the repairs, so I'd take the half and fix the most important things alnd learn from your mistake.. Hope that helps.
2006-07-06 17:36:05 · answer #3 · answered by RnforHire 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nearly all states have some sort of Lemon Law that punished those who sell bogus misrepresented rides. not sure what state you're in but go onto your states DMV/MVA site and look for a link. You can file a complaint and get your money back hopefully.
2006-07-06 17:35:14 · answer #4 · answered by YOU WILL BOW TO ME!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
unless there was a contract written or you have any other proof just take half b/c otherwise you wont win in court and will just lose money on a lawyer cheers
2006-07-06 17:33:37 · answer #5 · answered by jewman 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take the half. Should have bought a Carfax report.
2006-07-06 18:47:49 · answer #6 · answered by Martin k 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
buyer beware.
2006-07-10 09:59:56 · answer #7 · answered by daniel_97202 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋