Used Car Legal Options

Summary

In Wisconsin, used cars sold as-is are not covered by the Lemon Law, but misrepresentation or fraud by the dealer may provide legal recourse. Check for any written warranties or guarantees. You can file a complaint with the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection for deceptive practices by auto dealers. They investigate complaints and may mediate between you and the dealer. Visit their website for more details and access the complaint form.

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I'm just wondering if there is any legal action I can take about my current auto situation
Could you tell me a bit more about your current auto situation? Are you dealing with an accident, a purchase issue, or something else? This will help me provide more accurate information.
9 months ago, I purchased a used car as-is for *,* dollars. The used car dealership that sold me the car said they had run an inspection and the car passed everything. Within the first week, the car wouldn't start three times and got me stranded in two different cities. The cost of the multiple repairs visits (since nobody could figure out what it was), the towing, AND the FURTHER repair costs, I've spent more money than the car is worth and I'm running out of money and now having to risk my safety to travel. Is there ANYTHING I can do?
Hey Chris! Sorry to hear about your car troubles. In Ohio, you might consider the following options:
- Ohio's Lemon Law generally doesn't cover used cars sold "as-is," but if the dealer made false claims about the inspection, you might have a case for misrepresentation.
- Check if there's any warranty or guarantee that might apply.
- You could file a complaint with the Ohio Attorney General's Office.
Would you like more information on any of these options?
... so I am in Wisconsin
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Hey Chris! It seems like you're dealing with a challenging situation. In Wisconsin, you might have options like:
- Wisconsin's Lemon Law doesn't cover used cars, but if there was misrepresentation or fraud by the dealer, you might have a case.
- Consider checking any written warranties or guarantees.
- File a complaint with the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection.
Would you like more details on any of these options?
Any more details on that last option?
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It seems like Chris is interested in the option to file a complaint with the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection. Here are some details on that option:
- This department handles complaints related to deceptive practices by auto dealers.
- You can file a complaint online through their website or by calling their consumer protection hotline.
- They will investigate the complaint and may mediate between you and the dealer to resolve the issue.
Would you like more specific guidance on how to proceed with filing a complaint?
Is there a link to do that?
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Hey Chris! If you're looking to file a complaint with the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection, you can visit their website for more details and access the complaint form. Here's the link to their website: [Wisconsin DATCP](https://datcp.wi.gov/Pages/Homepage.aspx).