What canIlegally do if a used car that I just purchased needs major repairs?
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What canIlegally do if a used car that I just purchased needs major repairs?
Wife and I purchased a used vehicle 2 weeks ago. The next day the check engine light came on. So I took the van to a dealer and was informed that approximately $2000 in repairs were needed. I took the van back to the dealership I purchased it from and was told that it is my problem now. I need to know what, if anything, we can legally do in order to either get out of the contract or not foot the entire repair cost?
Asked on October 15, 2011 under General Practice, Arizona
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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
The first question that needs to be answered regarding your new car is how new is it? Meaning, is it a used car that you bought from the dealership or a vehicle that has never been owned before? If it is a brand new car, then the vehicle is under warranty and is to be fixed by the dealership.
If the vehicle is not a brand new car, did it come with a warranty?
If the vehicle is not a brand new car and did not come with a warranty, what exactly is wrong with it? You need to ask the dealer why the problem with the car that manifested during your watch was not detected when the dealership had it.
I order to have the dealership responsible for the car's repairs you need to demonstrate that the dealership new of the problem with the vehicle before it was sold to you and that you were not advised of it before the sale.
You should consult with an attorney who has a practice dealing with automotive law concerning your problems with the vehicle.
Good luck.
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