We just bought a 2005 Chevrolet Malibu Classic. We took it to a body shop to be looked at and checked out, and was told it had been wrecked. But, they did a pretty good job fixing it. I would like to know what the laws are on this.
2006-10-19 10:28:54 · 10 answers · asked by pkbreck 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Buying & Selling
Unless the dealership did the repairs, or had them done, they can not be expected to know what happened to the vehicle before they got it.
You should have had the vehicle checked PRIOR to purchase!
Sorry!
2006-10-19 10:36:38 · answer #1 · answered by fire4511 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
The dealership should have given you a damage disclosure statement if there had been significant prior damage over a certain percentage of the vehicles worth. Not every accident or repaired damage has to be reported. Check the title, also. It will tell you if the car was salvaged, rebuilt, or at any time classified as a total loss.
2006-10-19 10:38:18 · answer #2 · answered by irish1269 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Ask the dealer to get you a history of the car. Or you can do it yourself if you have the VIN, Vehicle Identification Number, which is located on the front of the dashboard at the left side, or driver's side.
Google "car history."
Don't buy ANY, private or commercial, car without knowing it's history.
2006-10-19 10:43:26 · answer #3 · answered by the shadow knows 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it depends on what state your in. Most dealers use Carfax now and you can request a copy of the report when considering the purchase of a car. If they refuse to give you one you might want to consider a different dealership. There is also something called the LEMON LAW which protects you against a piece of S**t car. You can research that at the site listed below.
2006-10-19 10:34:52 · answer #4 · answered by \m/~metalgoddess~\m/ 2 · 0⤊ 3⤋
No. There are not any regulations with regard to the disclosure of the historic previous of an previous motor vehicle. this could be impossible to enforce. this is as much as the customer to do his examine. as a results of fact of this centers like Carfax exist.
2016-12-08 17:34:03 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
depends on your contract you signed with the dealer,used cars are not allways protected by undisclosed problems provide the dealer did not try and mislead you.If you asked if it had been wrecked before and they said no ,and they didnt know themselves it had been .they may or may not be responsible.
Most reputible dealers offer car faxes or for you to take it and get it ck.really you should take your contract to a lawyer ans have him see just what laws apply to your situation
2006-10-19 10:45:44 · answer #6 · answered by wmb1200 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes they do. if they fail to do so you can sue them under the lemon law. Lemon laws very from state to state, so be sure to google it for your state. Never trust a used car salesperson. Plus you should always ask the dumb question; "has it ever been in a wreck?"
2006-10-19 10:52:03 · answer #7 · answered by eddie v 1 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Yes they do.They have to tell you by law all about the car.They also have to provide the information on the previous owner upon request as well
2006-10-21 06:12:21 · answer #8 · answered by Billy T 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Yes. They are all required to give a damage disclosure to the new buyer, however, it may be very likley that they didn't know the vehicle had been damaged and repaired.
2006-10-19 10:32:07 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
yes
2006-10-19 10:46:37 · answer #10 · answered by william_light 2 · 0⤊ 3⤋