Used Car Dealer Liability

Summary

Dealers in Colorado may be liable for fraud or misrepresentation if they knew or should have known about prior accident damage on a used car. Consulting a lawyer can help evaluate the situation and determine if the dealer intentionally concealed or misrepresented the cars history.

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I purchased a used car from dealer. carfax report and their * pt checkpoint indicated * owner no accidents. 6 months later, Three separate estimates confirm that the car had previously been in an accident and subsequently repaired. I believe the dealer who sold me the vehicle should have been aware of this. It appears the dealer purchased the car from a rental company. In Colorado, rental companies are not legally required to report accidents. The dealer now claims they had no knowledge of the prior damage and therefore are not at fault. However, if three independent businesses were able to easily identify the signs of a prior accident, could a court reasonably determine that the dealer either knew or should have known about the damage? Would this constitute fraud or misrepresentation in the sale?
In Colorado, a dealer could be held liable if they knew or should have known about the prior accident damage. This may constitute fraud or misrepresentation if it's proven they intentionally concealed or misrepresented the car's history. It might be beneficial to consult with a lawyer for proper evaluation. Would you like to be connected to local lawyers who can assist you?
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