What to do if I purchased a car from a dealer but later found out that he put electrical tape over the warning lights so they would not show as working?
Question Details: The warning lights were for: check engine, airbag and temperature sensor light. Do I have any rights to ask for my money back (it was over a year ago, and we just found out) Can I send him the repair bills when we have the car repaired?
What you describe sounds like fraud: the knowing or intentional misrepresentation (or lie) about material (or important) facts, made to induce someone to enter into a transaction. Fraud can provide a basis to rescind a contract: in this case, to return the car and get your money back. The statute of limitations, or time to sue, for fraud in your state is, I believe, two years, so you would seem to still have time to take legal action. You should consult with an attorney to discuss the strength of your case and your options.
