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Wonder if anyone has any experience with this. I know I need to consult a lawyer, just stressing and looking for insight.
Bought a 10 year old car, as is sale. On the drive home, the check engine light goes on. (Yes stupid didn’t bring it to a mechanic). Drive it right to our mechanic who says it’s a sensor. They fix it, reset it. All good.
Drive it another couple of days, it comes on again. Our mechanic suggests taking it to the dealer.
The car is an absolute mess. There is flooding on the inside of the car sloshing around, the electrical is rusted and sketchy. It can’t pass inspection.
The dealer says, sorry it’s an as is sale.
I am horrified at myself for stepping into this. But also appalled the dealer is refusing to do anything.
Is that you first used car purchase ever?
Did you check online how to buy a used car? Did you ask us for advice? Did you check the VIN online before purchase? Did you check the title or Carfax prior to purchasing the vehicle?
You should check the car by YOUR mechanic before purchase or bring with you someone who knows about cars. You should negotiate at least a few days "warranty" from the dealer.
If the car was flooded and electric was rusted then the car should have branded title.
Because you bought it "as is" there is no reason to go to a lawyer. Who you want to sue? Your own gullibility?
Only a vehicle’s warranty duration is key when determining potential legal protection.
In general, the Texas Lemon Law does not offer much relief to consumers who purchased used vehicles. https://www.allenstewart.com/practic...ar-is-a-lemon/
Things are not well defined in Texas. There is no set percentage of damage before a vehicle can receive a salvage title. In effect, a vehicle is considered salvage when repair costs, not including repainting, exceeds the vehicle's value at the moment before the damage. What this all means is the older your car, the more likely it can be considered salvage in the event of an accident or flood. https://www.liveabout.com/state-of-t...iption-3308595
The dealer sold you a lemon and you made his day. He isn't going to give you a penny or take the car back.
All you can do is to write a bad review about him and the dealership.
BTW: did you talk with the salesman or the dealership owner?
What car did you buy? How much did you pay? Did you get the title?
Did you paid cash or is that car financed?
As is puts you in a bad position, since your dealer isn’t feeling charitable. You’ll probably have to eat this one unless you manage to hire Saul Goodman.
Is that you first used car purchase ever?
Did you check online how to buy a used car? Did you ask us for advice? Did you check the VIN online before purchase? Did you check the title or Carfax prior to purchasing the vehicle?
You should check the car by YOUR mechanic before purchase or bring with you someone who knows about cars. You should negotiate at least a few days "warranty" from the dealer.
If the car was flooded and electric was rusted then the car should have branded title.
Because you bought it "as is" there is no reason to go to a lawyer. Who you want to sue? Your own gullibility?
Only a vehicle’s warranty duration is key when determining potential legal protection.
In general, the Texas Lemon Law does not offer much relief to consumers who purchased used vehicles. https://www.allenstewart.com/practic...ar-is-a-lemon/
Things are not well defined in Texas. There is no set percentage of damage before a vehicle can receive a salvage title. In effect, a vehicle is considered salvage when repair costs, not including repainting, exceeds the vehicle's value at the moment before the damage. What this all means is the older your car, the more likely it can be considered salvage in the event of an accident or flood. https://www.liveabout.com/state-of-t...iption-3308595
The dealer sold you a lemon and you made his day. He isn't going to give you a penny or take the car back.
All you can do is to write a bad review about him and the dealership.
BTW: did you talk with the salesman or the dealership owner?
We had the Carfax, our mechanic actually said the car was fine. (After the fact) The dealer dug in to find a mess.
This is the first as is car we have purchased, absolutely stupid I know.
The Carfax showed no issues with flooding, service was done on a regular basis.
The vehicle can’t pass inspection, so can’t be registered. That may be a deal breaker yes? Or does that not matter either ?
Its not stupid that you bought an as-is car, its just bad you bought it from a dealer instead of a private owner. You paid more for that car than it was worth for their profit.
The water inside is probably just a door seal, thats not flooding. The
Its easy to see these problems when you look for them before buying it.
But when you dont want to look, or dont know what to look for, then theres a threshold value that you shouldnt buy from a dealer. Especially anything that is "As-is".
Unless you want to junk the car and start over, you might as well pay to fix it. Youre going to spend money that you wont get back.
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