If I sold a 10 year old used car and it needs repair for wear and tear, would I be on the hook for anything should I be sued?

Get Legal Help Today

Compare Quotes From Top Companies and Save

secured lock Secured with SHA-256 Encryption

If I sold a 10 year old used car and it needs repair for wear and tear, would I be on the hook for anything should I be sued?

The buyer test drove the car, but did not have it checked out or even open the hood. I told her everything I knew about it. A week later it was making a sound so they took it into a dealer to be checked. They have since called to tell me there are $2,000 worth of repairs needed. I did speak to the mechanic and he basically said it’s wear and tear. Issues: replace brakes, electronic sensor just went out, misc oil leaks, and the rotors may need to be replaced, along with a couple other odds and ends. Am I liable for any of this?

Asked on July 9, 2013 under Business Law, Oregon

Answers:

SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 10 years ago | Contributor

You could be liable if you knew, or reasonably should have known, of any of those issues but even knowing of them, still failed to disclose them to the buyer. In that instance, you may have committed fraud by your failure to disclose material facts. If you did not know, and had no reason to know, you should not be liable, especially if the sale was "as is."


IMPORTANT NOTICE: The Answer(s) provided above are for general information only. The attorney providing the answer was not serving as the attorney for the person submitting the question or in any attorney-client relationship with such person. Laws may vary from state to state, and sometimes change. Tiny variations in the facts, or a fact not set forth in a question, often can change a legal outcome or an attorney's conclusion. Although AttorneyPages.com has verified the attorney was admitted to practice law in at least one jurisdiction, he or she may not be authorized to practice law in the jurisdiction referred to in the question, nor is he or she necessarily experienced in the area of the law involved. Unlike the information in the Answer(s) above, upon which you should NOT rely, for personal advice you can rely upon we suggest you retain an attorney to represent you.

Get Legal Help Today

Find the right lawyer for your legal issue.

secured lock Secured with SHA-256 Encryption