What are my rights ifI want to return a used car thatI recently purchased due to safety issues?
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What are my rights ifI want to return a used car thatI recently purchased due to safety issues?
I bought a used car 3 weeks ago and noticed the air bag light was coming on and off. The salesman said it was OK. I took my car to a mechanic and he said that no it was not alright. I called the dealer today and told him that I was returning the car as unsafe. The salesman lied about being it OK. They told me it would be returned as a voluntary repossession. The salesman also stated that the problem was not there when they sold it to me. I have reviewed some laws and one of the other things wrong was nothing that nothing was posted on the vehicle like a buyers guide. I just want to return the vehicle and be done with it. What actions should I do?
Asked on August 2, 2010 under General Practice, Kansas
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 13 years ago | Contributor
Generally Lemon Laws do not apply to used car sales. Kansas fits this mold. What you are claiming here is that you have a breach of contract in some way, maybe fraud or misrepresentation in the inducement to purchase. This would make the contract void or voidable. What I would do is contact your state attorney general's office and speak with someone in the consumer fraud division. They can possibly point you in the right direction. You can also sue the dealership for breach and ask for return of your money. This can get costly. It may be possible to do it in small claims court depending on the amount of the vehicles. Good luck.
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