If I recently purchased a used car from a used car dealer and began having trouble just after I drove off of the lot, can I return it and get my money back?
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If I recently purchased a used car from a used car dealer and began having trouble just after I drove off of the lot, can I return it and get my money back?
After I drove off the lot, I began having trouble with the car warning light service engine lights came on, rattle in engine, noises when I turn the wheel. The dealer also disconnected the message center, which when I brought to my mechanic and he fixed it, showed tha the air bag had been deployed due to an accident and needed repair. After running a carfax report which, my bad, should have been run prior to purchasing the car, I found that the car had been in an accident after the dealer that I bought it from had purchased the car. It has been 9 days since I purchased the car.
Asked on October 6, 2012 under General Practice, Connecticut
Answers:
FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
Under the laws of all states in this country the seller of an item is required to disclose to all potential buyers all that is known to him or her that materially affects price paid or desirability before the sale concludes. Failure to do so is "concealment".
From what you have written, it appears that the car dealership defrauded you. Under the law you are entitled to cancel your purchase and get your money back.
I suggest that if the dealership will not return your money that you consult with an attorney that practices consumer law to assist you and/or make a complaint against the car dealership with the local department of motor vehicles. This entity regulates car dealerships in all states and fields consumer complaints.
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