If Ibought a used car from an individual 12 days ago but it wouldn’t work the dayI got it, can Ilegally return it for a full refund?
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If Ibought a used car from an individual 12 days ago but it wouldn’t work the dayI got it, can Ilegally return it for a full refund?
They tried to fix it but couldn’t. Isn’t there a lemon law that protects people like me? Car was $1,800. They said that they won’t let me return it because it was sold “as is” but was supposed to be a working vehicle.
Asked on November 27, 2011 under General Practice, North Carolina
Answers:
MD, Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
You need to check your paperwork and the advertisement. If this is something like purchasing it on a craigslist ad or similar ad from a private party (not a dealership), it is usually "as is" and therefore without warranty. If you purchased the vehicle by paying for it first but you did not get the car until approximately two weeks later, you may be out of luck. It is your responsibility as a consumer to inspect the vehicle and not trade money for the good until you are certain it works. If this motor vehicle is not what you bargained for, you again need to make sure this ad did say it works. If not and there is no fact (not opinion or puffing) stated in the advertisement that is false, you may be out of luck and you can certainly try to get the state consumer protection agency involved or sue in small claims court for your money back.
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