Can a dealership charge me over $3,000in repairs for problems that were obviouslypresent with car on the day that I bought it?
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Can a dealership charge me over $3,000in repairs for problems that were obviouslypresent with car on the day that I bought it?
Asked on August 18, 2010 under General Practice, Nevada
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 13 years ago | Contributor
It depends on the circumstances. If they were "obviously present" to anyone--including you!--and you bought the car anyway, you may well be deemed to have waived any complaint or claim by purchasing a vehicle in full knowledge of its defects. If they were such that the dealership did or reasonably had to know but hid the knowledge from you, then you would have a good claim for the repairs. If they are only obvious in retrospect and not only did the dealer not know but reasonably would not have known and there is no warranty, then they may or may not have to repair them gratis--it will depend on the nature of the defects or problems and whether they rendered the car essentially unfit to be sold or not. (If unfit for its purpose or to be sold, you'd have a much better claim than if these were expensive by fundamentally minor problems.) You should probably consult with an attorney who can evaluate the specific circumstances in detail and provide you guidance. Good luck.
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