What to do if I purchased a car that was supposedly safety inspected but wasn’t?

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What to do if I purchased a car that was supposedly safety inspected but wasn’t?

Within the first month the tire blew and the breaks and the wheel bearing went. I replaced alkaline the parts and asked for reimbursement and basically was laughed at. When I couldn’t make my payments they towed the vehicle. With the keys in it and in park, they pulled it halfway across my yard leaving 2 nice trenches. When I got home from weekend travels and noticed it gone, I called the finance company and paid $250 to get it back. This was useless because they had torn the transmission out of it. The transmission locked up on me the next day and nearly threw me from the vehicle. I asked them to replace the transmission and they told me it wasn’t there problem.

Asked on December 12, 2012 under General Practice, Michigan

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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 11 years ago | Contributor

Under the laws of all states in this country the seller of any item is required to diclose to all potential purchasers all known problems impacting price paid or desirability. If you can prove that the seller of the vehicle purchased knew of the problems with it but did not disclose such to you, then you have a claim for repairs. I suggest that you consult with a consumer law attorney about the matter.


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