Would an auto purchase fall under "written contract" statute of limitations?

Question

I'm wondering if suing for a auto purchase would be considered "written contract"? That statute of limitations is 10 years for "written contracts" in Illinois. Or would it be considered "personal injury" or "property damage"?

Thank you

Answer 1

It depends on what you are actually suing for, whether that would even be relevant. But yes, the sale of an automobile is a contract. Whether it is in writing depends. A written contract does NOT have to be a formally written agreement, signed by both parties, etc. It can be your check to the auto place, signed by you and endorsed by them. The repeated acts of sending & receiving payment usually are able to establish a contract in the situation of an automobile purchase.