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Car Dealership Accountability
Posted on 10/1/14 at 4:50 pm
Posted on 10/1/14 at 4:50 pm
So- I bought a truck from a dealership on Monday with an "as is" warranty. I've driven it fewer than 100 miles and the service engine light came on this morning. I'm taking it to the mechanic in the morning to see what's going on. My question- if it's something serious does the dealership have any responsibility in repairing it? TIA
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Posted on 10/1/14 at 4:51 pm to adavis
you don't understand what as-is means?
Posted on 10/1/14 at 4:53 pm to adavis
They do not. They could be nice and help you out though.
Posted on 10/1/14 at 4:54 pm to oVo
have you at least contacted the dealership. they would be more willing to help if you discussed it with them before showing up with a bill from your mechanic.
Posted on 10/1/14 at 4:56 pm to oVo
I understand what "as is" means. That's not my question. If it's something major...something they definitely knew about... what are my options?
Posted on 10/1/14 at 4:56 pm to adavis
Check engine light is usually just something to do with emissions. Was it a Silverado?
Posted on 10/1/14 at 4:57 pm to TigerSaints318
The check engine light could be something as innocuous as a gas cap not tight. What did your prepurchase inspection show?
Don't tell them you took it to a mechanic and bring to them for help. If they lie about the problem or on the other hand take care of it. Then you know who you're dealing with.
Don't tell them you took it to a mechanic and bring to them for help. If they lie about the problem or on the other hand take care of it. Then you know who you're dealing with.
Posted on 10/1/14 at 4:57 pm to Alabama Slim
Yeah, I wouldn't show up with a bill. I just want to get it diagnosed before I call them and start raising hell. Hopefully it's nothing serious.
Posted on 10/1/14 at 4:58 pm to MagnumTA
Nissan Titan
Posted on 10/1/14 at 4:58 pm to MagnumTA
id advise to have someone well versed look at an "as is" purchase before you sign the paperwork, not after, for future purchases.
Posted on 10/1/14 at 4:59 pm to adavis
Take it to autozone and let them tell you what the error code is.
Posted on 10/1/14 at 4:59 pm to adavis
quote:You obviously DON'T.
I understand what "as is" means. That's not my question. If it's something major...something they definitely knew about... what are my options?
Posted on 10/1/14 at 5:00 pm to NoSaint
Thank you for your words of wisdom
Posted on 10/1/14 at 5:01 pm to MagnumTA
As is does not apply to deceptive tactics or fraud. Also if the dealer represents the vehicle as a certain way, such as clean or any of a number of ways then a warranty of limited scope is implied.
Posted on 10/1/14 at 5:02 pm to Geauxtiga
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Geauxtiga
You obviously DON'T.
Neither do you. The law says different depending on circumstances.
Posted on 10/1/14 at 5:05 pm to LaFlyer
Thanks LaFlyer. That was my main question- if they deliberately deceived me...
Posted on 10/1/14 at 5:05 pm to LaFlyer
quote:I know there's no implied warranty for repairs.
Neither do you. The law says different depending on circumstances.
Posted on 10/1/14 at 5:07 pm to adavis
quote:Maybe mention that next time.
That was my main question- if they deliberately deceived me...
This post was edited on 10/1/14 at 5:09 pm
Posted on 10/1/14 at 5:10 pm to Geauxtiga
Most dealerships have the 30 day 50/50.
But usually if its a mom/pop stop, it hits the pavement, its YOUR problem. Nothing to protect you
But usually if its a mom/pop stop, it hits the pavement, its YOUR problem. Nothing to protect you
Posted on 10/1/14 at 5:10 pm to adavis
"As is" is not a warranty. It's not even latin.
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