Ok I live in PA. I bought a used car & 2 days later it blew up and he said he would replace the motor for $150.00 he ended up charging me 400.00 and the motor is no good he put in. I n only got to drive it for 1 day and its on its way out too...I am not sure where to start...who to contact... the Lemon law only covers New cars and I cant aford a lawyer..and I still owe 440.00 on the car...which I dont want to pay but he will repo it then he not only screwed me out of a working car but 1000.00 bucks too...please help like I said I live in PA..and I did buy the car as is...but there has to be something I can do for him putting in a bad motor for 400.00
2007-09-26 13:51:44 · 7 answers · asked by dreamzzz102 3 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Buying & Selling
If this guy is selling cars, he's a dealer and he is responsible for making sure cars he sells are in reasonable running condition. I'd contact the attorney general's office and see what options you have regarding this transaction.
Be sure you have all your receipts from both the sale and the engine repair.
2007-09-26 13:57:32 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Get a couple big friends to drive you over to get your money back for a car that never ran. Or Sue in civil court, never as much fun as kicking the feathers out of some one. Or what I would do $ 1,400 lesson learned and donate the car to a charity for future tax credit. What did you actually think a 1,000 car would be like? A 1,400 car? or even a 3,500 car is something some one else does not want any more. To keep away from junkers buy from little old ladys who cannot drive any more or buy from people you know. You risk all your money each time you buy AS IS car.
2007-09-26 14:15:14 · answer #2 · answered by John Paul 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
All courts have a public defender that can hear your complaint(s) and advise you of your legal rights and also defend you in court. A public defender is there to help or provide legal assistance or representation to those who can't afford an attorny. If you feel you have a just complaint you may have a public defender hear your case and he will collect the facts and determine if you have a just complaint. If so he will take on the case at no cost to you if not
found in your favor. Good luck and stand up for your rights.
2007-09-26 17:17:45 · answer #3 · answered by meander 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If you have proof that he knowingly put in a non-functional motor, then you can take him to small claims court and sue him for the cost of a new motor. But if he put in a motor and it happened to not work, you're out of luck.
2007-09-26 13:55:12 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would 'HOPE' there is a Better Business Bureau and/or a Consumer Affairs Office there - along with small claims court,
if need be. You need to get this person "NOTICED" . Like the BBB and CA.
2007-09-26 14:23:21 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
in many states it covers used cars as long as u can prove they knew about it or should have go to this web site and select your state has free advice
2007-09-26 14:00:14 · answer #6 · answered by frank 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sorry can not help u
2007-09-26 13:54:09 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋