What to do when the car dealer do not take responsibility after selling junk car?

Question

After four days that I bought a used car at Tyson in Shorewood, IL, the engine of this car failed.
I try to negotiate with the person that sold this car and with general sales manager of the store Jim Kinney, but they were very unhelpful and disrespectful. They did not want to take any responsibility even that I drove this car only 60 miles. This is a very ripped of . Are car dealers allowed to sell junk cars?
What I should do?

Answer 1

You made the purchase, you made the decision that the car was running fine, and you are the responsible party, not the dealer. If the car engine failed after only 60miles of driving, it had serious issues, when you took possession. There is no one to blame, but yourself. Next time you car shop, take someone with you that has knowledge about cars and car buying.

Answer 2

By law (and the length of coverage varies state to state) dealers are required to warranty used vehicles. This is meant to protect the public from buying worthless cars and getting screwed over. When you purchased the vehicle you should have seen and signed a Federal Buyers Guide. This explains some of the things that can happen to used vehicles and gives a generic description of the dealerships responsibility. Basically, the dealership most warranty the vehicle against "major mechanical problems" for a minimum of X days. I'm pretty sure (not 100%) that the minimum # of days is 30.

However, if you take the vehicle to the dealership and they tell you that the car doesn't have "major mechanical problems" (likely in this scenario as if the admitted that they'd have to pay to fix the car) you'll have to battle for what you want.

Call the Better Business Bureau. Call the State Attorney Generals Office. Call the OWNER of the dealership.

If none of the above helps, call a lawyer. But, seeing as how you bought a junker car, I'm guessing that your financial means are limited and a lawyer isn't a realistic option for you.

good luck

and remember.........

caveat emptor

Answer 3

You need to check with the state laws where you live but unfortunately this happens a lot. See if a local TV station has a consumer advocate that would be willing to help you. I would also make a huge deal outside of the dealership and tell people
that are potential customers what happen but make sure you are not on the dealer property. You can check to see if the lemon law covers you but unfortunately the lemon law doesn't cover used cars in most states.

Answer 4

Obviously, you bought it "As-Is" since you don't have a warranty. If this was good enough for you when you handed them your money, then it's good enough for you now. You CHOSE to buy this vehicle "As-Is" without having it inspected by a mechanic and accepted that if anything goes wrong, it would be your responsibility. Now you want them to do something about it???????

Don't buy a used car with no warranty and no inspection and cry now because your risk didn't pay off. The dealer doesn't have to do anything because you legally accepted responsibility as soon as you signed on the dotted line.

Ignorant people need to learn what a "Lemon Law" is..... it doesn't cover "As-Is" cars.

Answer 5

If you bought the car "AS IS" with no warranty, then there is nothing you can do about it. There is always a risk when buying a used car. You just never know when or if something will go wrong. I would suggest in the future that you purchase a service contract and have the car inspected by a mechanic before purchasing one.

Answer 6

Lemon law - get a lawyer

Contact the better business bureau

Take the car back and dont leave, tell all thier customers what your experience was, run them off the lot.

Call the police

Answer 7

you can consult with an attorney, but I am pretty sure you are screwed, usually unless the dealer policy for repairs or refund is clear and in writing, you just bought a junk car...usually most used car retail places are "AS IS" it doesn't hurt to inquire though with your attorney...."lemon law" I think only pertains to new vehicles not used ones

Answer 8

If the dealer sold it as is.What you have is a car with a bad engine and you have a large repair bill to pay.

Answer 9

They can get away with anything you let them. Try to find out the lemon laws in your area and also see if there's anything out on that car dealership also. But definitelly do your research and maybe talk to a small claims lawyer.

Answer 10

As long as you sent in the proper form showing you sold the car, and gave the name and address of the new owner, you have nothing to worry about.