What is my recourse against a broker/seller for a purchase of a restoration car that does not have the property VIN?
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What is my recourse against a broker/seller for a purchase of a restoration car that does not have the property VIN?
I purchased a classic car from a restoration company through a broker 4years ago. One service provided by the broker was an inspection, including the VIN. I am trying to sell the car now, and have learned that the VIN tag does not match the vehicle, and is attached incorrectly. What recourse do I have against the broker and/or the restoration company. The company denies knowledge of the problem, although in their business I find that hard to believe.
Asked on December 13, 2010 under General Practice, Massachusetts
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 14 years ago | Contributor
Each state has laws regarding the restoration of a vehicle and what is necessary to bring the car from say a salvage title back to a "good" title for resale. Those laws need to be explored here along with issues surrounding the breach of the contract based upon misrepresentation or fraud. The broker will be held to a higher standard than some I think because they hold themselves out I believe to be "experts" in the filed as you have also indicated. What you need to be careful about is the statute of limitations on the matter (the tile within which you can bring an action or claim against them) so I would seek help as soon as you can. Good luck.
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