Car Purchase Misrepresentation Case

Summary

Brief Summary: You bought a car from an Idaho dealership, which typically sells used cars as is. The car has multiple undisclosed issues, potentially constituting fraudulent or negligent misrepresentation. As the car is still within 30 days of purchase, check if any warranties apply. Consult a local attorney for further assistance.

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But they said the car was in perfect condition and it’s not they lied
Hello Mercedes, this could potentially fall under misrepresentation or fraud. In general:
- If the seller knowingly lied about the condition, it may be considered fraudulent misrepresentation.
- If the seller should have known about the condition, it could be negligent misrepresentation.
You should contact a lawyer in your area for advice.
And it’s before the 30 days of possession so no warranty is in affect
Hello Mercedes,
- In Washington, if the car is under *,* lbs and sold by a dealer, a *-day/*-mile implied warranty is in effect.
- If the car is over *,* lbs, there is no implied warranty.
- Please consult with a local attorney for a detailed evaluation.
But it’s Idaho dealeeship
Hello Mercedes, as the car was bought from an Idaho dealership, it's crucial to understand Idaho's laws. In Idaho, unless explicitly stated, used cars are typically sold "as is". This means there may not be any implied warranties. Please consult a local attorney for a detailed analysis.
Ok look at everything I’ve said and put it all togeher
Hello Mercedes, based on your information:
- You bought the car from an Idaho dealership where used cars are typically sold "as is".
- The car has multiple issues which were not disclosed.
- This could potentially be seen as fraudulent or negligent misrepresentation.
- As the car is still within 30 days of purchase, check if any warranties apply.
Please consult with a local attorney for further assistance.