If I sold a used truck but the buyer went to DMV there were still fees owed, who is at fault?
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If I sold a used truck but the buyer went to DMV there were still fees owed, who is at fault?
I had a non-operable truck that I wanted to sell so I went to DMV to do the paperwork. I discovered there was some $500 fees, I spoke to a rep who to complete the “statement of facts” which I did, and the fees were reduced to $286 which I paid and was able to register the truck. I listed the truck on craigslist and found a buyer. We completed an as is bill of sale and the buyer went on to DMV and discovered there were still $500 fees! Instead of calling me to see what was going on, the buyer pays the fees to get the truck in his name. He now wants me to reimburse him, who is at fault?
Asked on August 22, 2012 under Business Law, California
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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
From what you have written about despite the fact that you sold the vehicle "as is" there was $500 in additional fees owed concerning the vehicle you are obligated to reimburse the buyer the amount he paid for your obligation as to the vehicle. Had the buyer known of the $500 owed before the sale, he or she most likely would have offered less for the vehicle.
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