If a seller lied about the condition of a car, do I have legal rights to have my money returned?

If a seller lied about the condition of a car, do I have legal rights to have my money returned?

My wife and I just purchased a car from a private “dealer”. We asked him about the car’s condition and history and was informed it only needed a sensor and filter replaced and that it had not been in any accidents. After the purchase we took the car to a shop to get an estimate and found that the car had been in a major accident and needs over $3000 in repairs. We have a bill of sale and unfortunately signed “as is” but have not transferred the title yet. Do we have any legal rights to return the vehicle for our money or make the seller pay for the repairs or is this a buyer beware lesson?

Asked on June 14, 2012 under General Practice, Texas

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