and i was never told the car was in an accident. last week i went to another dealer to trade the car in for another one, and the dealer informed me that the car was in an accident and it was reported on carfax. i'm loosing a lot of money because of this. is there anything i can do?
2007-02-15 01:11:39 · 13 answers · asked by thelox_16 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Buying & Selling
actually, when i bought the car it was still under warranty from the main dealer.
2007-02-15 01:35:19 · update #1
Accidents shouldn't matter as long as it was repaired properly to its original specs. It seems like the dealer is just trying to find a reason to lowball your trade. Try another dealer.
But you should have run a Carfax report prior to purchase.... $10 would've saved you a headache and apparently lots of money.
2007-02-15 01:20:51 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
“As is” does not usually hold up in court. I guess it depends on how far you want to take this.
Check with your local Auto Dealer’s Association to see if they have a consumer protection group or arbitrator.
If it is a large new car dealer, you may get some results. If it is a small “dirt lot” used car dealer, you might have to go to court.
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2007-02-15 03:02:39 · answer #2 · answered by Walter D 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there isn't much you can do at this point without having to go to Small Claims court for a losing battle.
what you CAN do, is become a better educated consumer for the future by doing your homework on a vehicle before buying it. Do the carfax issue thing YOURSELF next time.
Carfax is a good tool, but it doesn't guarantee 100% either so in the end it's really all just a risk anyway.
2007-02-15 01:16:44 · answer #3 · answered by rob1963man 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
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2016-10-02 04:25:58 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
well you bought it as is, and in some cases you would be stuck with it, you can get your money back, go to the dealer, and explain your problem, tell him you are aware of the lemon law, and are prepared to sue him. if he doesnt help you get a new car, or rufund your money, file a small claims suit against him
2007-02-15 01:16:12 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably not. When buying used, you should always do a Carfax search first. Good Luck
2007-02-15 01:17:18 · answer #6 · answered by JeffyB 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the dealer had records of the accident and didn't disclose it, then yes you can probably sue them, but good luck proving that.
2007-02-15 01:20:29 · answer #7 · answered by Timothy S 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are in New Jersey, you have a claim for violation of the New Jersey Consumer Fraud Act, N.J.S.A. 56:8-2
2007-02-15 01:25:27 · answer #8 · answered by Indiana Jones 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
AS IS is AS IS.
Buyer beware. You can try going back to the original dealer to see if they will cut you some slack, but I wouldn't hold my breath.
2007-02-15 01:14:45 · answer #9 · answered by wizjp 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
unfortunately, if it was sold as-is, you messed up by not checking it out, unless the title is a Salvage or Reclaim title, then you may have recourse.
2007-02-15 01:15:16 · answer #10 · answered by Shredded Cottage Cheese 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋