Bought a vehicle private party. Had it for less than 48 hours and it has completely died. Had a mechanic look at it and he listed a laundry list of items that need repair. Vehicle wont even start!!! None of the items found by the mechanic were mentioned from seller. When speaking to seller he said that he is completely surprised about the car not starting. What rights do I have? I have made him a deal, but he wants to get back to me.
2007-11-06 11:06:00 · 10 answers · asked by Sarah f 3 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Insurance & Registration
I know that it is buyer beware, however, What about the "Cooling Off Period?" Every state has one, ours is 3 business days. Sadly this is a mess that I am cleaning up, I should have stepped in before the purchase was made!
2007-11-07 02:13:37 · update #1
Check your states lemon law. See if you have any recourse
2007-11-06 11:10:28 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Lemon laws only apply to new vehicles. Any vehicle bought from a private party is as is unless you have some warranty in written form. You should have had your mechanic look at it prior to buying it instead of after the fact.
2007-11-06 19:41:48 · answer #2 · answered by oklatom 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You don't have any "rights". You bought a used car from a private party. Next time, have the mechanic look at it before you buy it. Why did you contact the seller? It isn't his problem anymore, and he doesn't have to do anything to help you.
2007-11-07 01:19:57 · answer #3 · answered by Scott H 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In general it is buyer beware. You should have had the mechanic look at the vehicle prior to its purchase.
2007-11-06 21:48:33 · answer #4 · answered by Boots 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
None. It's buyer beware. I don't even know of any states that have DISCLOSURE laws with regards to private party auto sales.
2007-11-06 21:45:46 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
buyer beware, you should have taken car to mechanic BEFORE you bought it. unless you can prove he knowlingly hid the problems, it's your problem now
2007-11-06 19:11:11 · answer #6 · answered by koma 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
CAVEAT EMPTOR
(Buyer Beware)
2007-11-06 20:27:09 · answer #7 · answered by Dreamweaver 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Did he sign the title over to you? If he did then the sale is final, sorry it is your problem. I imagine that this was an "as-is" sale, and there was no warranty written in your contract?
2007-11-06 19:10:45 · answer #8 · answered by Bekk 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Contact you state DMV. Depends on how many miles on it and how much you paid for it?Have everything ready before you call them.
2007-11-06 19:17:30 · answer #9 · answered by clutch53crs 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try and work it out with him, and see what happens...did he say as is? If so you are out of luck...if it is a honarble person he might work with you...good luck
2007-11-06 19:10:33 · answer #10 · answered by h_carlin 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋