What to do if I purchased a used car that has been in for repair and I was told that the dealer had been in there shop for the same problem?
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What to do if I purchased a used car that has been in for repair and I was told that the dealer had been in there shop for the same problem?
The dealer that sold me the car knew that the car had a major problem before it was sold to me. I’m stuck with a car payment and a repair bill.
Asked on April 10, 2012 under General Practice, Texas
Answers:
MD, Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
If you purchased the used car "as is" then you need to review the advertisement to see if any factual statements were made about the vehicle that the mechanic can refute. If this is the case, then you can probably file a complaint with the agency who handles such consumer protection matters in your state and then request that the contract be voided, that you get your money back and return the vehicle and have the dealership pay for the repairs to the mechanic or you ask that the dealership pay for the repairs and you keep the motor vehicle but at a lower amount for the vehicle since there were significant issues with the car.
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