What is my recourse on buying a used car and it keeps falling apart?
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What is my recourse on buying a used car and it keeps falling apart?
I bought a used car from a franchise dealer; they ordered it in from another town. I received the car as soon as it arrived. Driving off the lot there where failures in the car. The dealership supposedly fixed them but ever since that day, it keeps falling apart. So far I’ve spent around a $1,000. I am afraid to drive this car. The dealership is no help. What can I do?
Asked on November 1, 2010 under General Practice, Colorado
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 13 years ago | Contributor
Colorado does not have a lemon law for used cars. Only new cars. But there are other agencies that may be able to help you. The Federal Trade Commission has a Used Car Rule which states that states that dealers have to provide a consumer with a buyer's guide with warranty and other information. If they don't then you could have a claim. Also seek help finding out your state's unfair trade and deceptive practices laws. If the dealer made you promises verbally and did not live up to them you may have a claim. Also Colorado's Uniform Commercial Code may be of help. Get some help. Try the State Attorney General's Office. Good luck.
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