what is the lemon law for private sales?
2006-10-22 03:05:59 · 10 answers · asked by penny b 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Buying & Selling
There is no lemon law for private sales. With few exceptions private sales are presumed to be "as is" and the buyer is fully responsible for any repairs once the sale is completed.
A few states require that a smog or safety inspection be completed within a certain period prior to the sale and be delivered to the buyer with the vehicle. If this is not completed the buyer may have a claim against the seller but would have to sue to get relief.
2006-10-22 04:19:42 · answer #1 · answered by Bostonian In MO 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Once the sale is final, you are no longer obligated to the buyer. Ever hear the term : "Caveat Emptor?" Well that is Latin for buyer beware and quite often used in law to inform unfortunate souls they are out of luck!This has been an ongoing problem for as long as individuals began selling their own stuff no matter what it was. Sometimes, people get angry and try to get back at you so be careful and make certain in future transactions you inform verbally and in writing the sale is "as-is" and final. Hope this helps!
2006-10-22 03:31:10 · answer #2 · answered by Rocko Barbella 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stae laws vary. Most protect the public from liscensed dealers. Personal sales are considered 'as is' and responsibility to pay for future repairs can only be considered if your sale was a frauduant act with knowledge of a pending problem and intent to sell knowingly of that problem. Short answer, NO, your not.
2006-10-22 03:13:11 · answer #3 · answered by twoonthetee 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would think not...you sold the vehicle on an AS-IS basis,they bought it as it was from you. Unless stated in some kind of agreement between the two of you....I don't think your responsible for the repair....Maybe come to an agreement where you'll pay a small portion of the bill or something if you know this person as a friend?
2006-10-22 03:13:05 · answer #4 · answered by dad7734 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are not legally responsible. Buyers of used vehicles are the ones who assume all the risk.
Same thing happened to me. A guy came back and said the car I sold him needed new brakes. I said "so put 'em on. You bought a USED car with USED brakes"
Tell the guy you had no knowledge of any impending breakdown, and are very sorry. If you feel REAL bad, you could offer a hundred or whatever will make you feel better.
2006-10-22 04:24:37 · answer #5 · answered by Trump 2020 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there is no lemon law on a privet sale.. tell them it was sold" as is where is" the next time you sell a car or any type motor veh. all ways put on title " AS IS" tha will protect youas a seller....
2006-10-22 03:11:35 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the state you live in. Contact your local state transportation office and they will let you know. In my experience if it is past the safety time, it's buyer beware. But call and find out if and what are your obligations.
2006-10-22 03:12:57 · answer #7 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I need a brake job on my motor home. are you going to buy the parts NO ? make sure this person has titled this truck in his name with DMV inyour state . and tell him to PHAQ off
2006-10-22 04:49:12 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
if u sold it as it is with no warrenty , its not ur problem . sold as it seen means exactly that . even if it blows up 3 minuts after u sld it , its not ur problem . if he wants warrantys he should have gone 2 a car shop .
2006-10-22 03:12:54 · answer #9 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you don't owe them anything
2006-10-22 03:14:24 · answer #10 · answered by Buffy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋