I bought a used car from dealer that has problems - North Carolina (insurance, brake)

[johnfrisco]

Originally Posted by breezmom

I am going to talk to him tomorrow after I get the car looked at. I just want to have everything known when I do. I know what he will say.

Looks like your $4500 car is about to become a $7500 car

[breezmom]

It is one of those small used car places.

Originally Posted by trlhiker

if you can, take someone with you to give you moral support if nothing else. Sounds like this guy was scum. was it a new or a used car dealer?

[las vegas drunk]

Have you tried to get your money back yet?

[breezmom]

I have not tried yet. I wanted peoples opinions to help me, and to have proof from a mechanic of what is wrong with it.

[trlhiker]

Get the proof, then take it back and hope for the best. One thing, if you can prove the car is unsafe, you may have a chance at getting your money back.

[breezmom]

That is what I was thinking. And I know California has some tough laws with selling used cars, and I was trying to figure out if it is the same here. For example having a cracked windshield. And maybe bad brakes.

Originally Posted by trlhiker

Get the proof, then take it back and hope for the best. One thing, if you can prove the car is unsafe, you may have a chance at getting your money back.

[AlfredB1979]

Originally Posted by las vegas drunk

Have you tried to get your money back yet?

How's the OP going to do that?

The car is bought AS IS. There is no recourse for that and believing what a salesperson says...if I want a supersized combo meal, I don't ask an accountant for it. I also do not ask a salesperson for mechanical advice about cars...

The dealer isn't exactly up against a wall here.

[breezmom]

I totally agree with what you are saying, but he should not lie to me and this he did.

Originally Posted by AlfredB1979

How's the OP going to do that?

The car is bought AS IS. There is no recourse for that and believing what a salesperson says...if I want a supersized combo meal, I don't ask an accountant for it. I also do not ask a salesperson for mechanical advice about cars...

The dealer isn't exactly up against a wall here.

[las vegas drunk]

I see the price of the vehicle was $4,500. Did you finance it at that amount OR did you pay for all of it upfront? If you paid the entire amount AND it was sold as is, there is nothing you can do. However, if you financed it you will have a bargaining tool in your favor.

[trlhiker]

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