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    what do you do if a dealer sales you a car…..

    with a salvage title and don't tell you it's salvage?

    +1  Views: 1573 Answers: 3 Posted: 10 years ago

    3 Answers

    Sue him/her.

    lindilou

    It does sound like a fraudulent sale...sneaky sneakers!
    Headless Man

    They said they would make it right, but i'm thinking less than half of what I paid, do you think that would be fair? $8000 car.
    ROMOS

    I always go by "buyer beware", been there, done that.
    lindilou

    I would fenaggle the best deal possible especially if it's a good set of wheels...I let my Chevy van go to the wrecker...it was still a beauty that I would pay to get back now....good luck Tom. :) LL
    Headless Man

    I'll let you know what happens, thanks for the help.

    If you are purchasing a used car, it is obviously your responsibility to insist on a title and maintenance history.  The Better Business Bureau needs to be notified, and according to the Ohio State Bar website:

    Q: Are car dealers prohibited from treating a consumer unfairly?
    A:
     In Ohio, car dealers are not allowed to use unfair, deceptive or unconscionable practices in connection with the sale of an automobile. There are many specific rules. For example, car dealers cannot make misrepresentations about the car or the sale. The contract must list the price and mileage of the car, and must contain all the relevant statements made by the dealer about the sale. 
    If the dealer knows the car has a salvage title or was previously used as a rental, then the dealer must disclose that to the consumer. A consumer loan contract must clearly disclose the cost of the credit (the “finance charge”), the interest rate and the dates and amounts of all payments due.


    Call a lawyer if you can't get your money refunded IN FULL.
       

    Civil suits are expensive to prosecute and would most likely cost more than you paid for the vehicle. I would first start with the Dept. of Motor vehicles. Their office will check into your complaint and see if any unfair business practices can be established.



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