i bought a used car from a private seller in shawano wisconsin. true i did buy it "as is" but im curious and hopeful that there may be some legal recourse available since the car did break down within 48 hours of sale and not to mention the fact when i took it to a certified mechanic he believes that someone masked the problem or was at least aware of it
2006-07-13 08:35:10 · 8 answers · asked by lastmohican1971 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
When you buy something "as is" in Wisconsin, you are agreeing that you understand what that means. Vehicle breakdown does not describe the problem very well, but of course that could happen at any time. If the seller did patch something up to hide a safety defect, you might have recourse if you can prove it. I would start by talking to the seller about the problem in a calm and unthreatening manner. Explain the problem and ask the seller if they are willing to help in any way. It could be a total coincidence and if the seller is an upstanding Cheesehead, it should be reasonable to expect some satisfaction. Legally you are likely on shakey ground, so I would try to get along with the seller as your best option.
2006-07-13 09:38:11 · answer #1 · answered by united9198 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
all people can ask. yet that does no longer mean the request ought to be granted. All used autos are offered as is. until eventually a written assure became provided the employer is lower than no criminal responsibility to refund a automobile that the shopper took out and blew up in 2 days. the shopper won't be able to instruct the automobile became defective even as he offered it and the employer won't be able to instruct it wasn't. So the shopper is on his own if the automobile breaks down after he accepts shipping.
2016-10-14 10:38:33 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you may try your states consumer fraud act as a cause of action, but will need a certified mechanic to testify that the seller knew of the problem and took measures to mask the problem from you the buyer
2006-07-13 09:11:49 · answer #3 · answered by goz1111 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In CA, lemon laws do not apply to private sellers.
2006-07-13 08:51:40 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It may depend on whether they KNEW about the problem. However, proving that's going to be very, very difficult.
2006-07-13 09:09:48 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
he is a crazy man sue all he has his wife,cat,dog and leave him with nothing so he learns how to do business
2006-07-13 08:40:31 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is a lemon law.
2006-07-13 08:37:34 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
just beat him up, and steal back the money, and keep the car.
2006-07-13 08:38:36 · answer #8 · answered by surfing_intern 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋