AboutJeremy Beck Expertise I can answer any question as it relates to the purchase or lease of a new or pre-owned vehicle. I can give you advice in purchasing from a franchised dealer or private party. Buying a vehicle can be a very difficult and frustrating experience, but it doesn't have to. Know before you Go! Let me help you with any of your questions.
Experience I have been in the automotive business for 10 years. I have held every position from salesperson, Finance Manager, New Sales Manager, Used Car Sales Manager, Finance Director, and Director of Sales and Finance. I graduated from the University of Texas with a major in Business Administration, and have held many sales jobs in the automotive sector. I am a member of the Association of Finance and Insurance Professionals (AFIP). I have also been trained by some of the best schools in the business including JM&A, Ethos, VT/AIG, Inc, and various others.
Question We recently bought a 2007 Ford Focus. This car was spotless and look new.
It had low mileage. We drove it and it was fine. We bought it. We started
having trouble and took it in for repairs. Apparently it was wrecked and they
put a used transmission in it. I know this was a mistake and seems
impulsive. I know we should have know better.
Now what do we do? It had an extended warranty which also made it
attractive but it no longer applies. We have to repair the transmission so that
it functions.
What do we do now. How do we sell it?
Answer Sherry,
thanks for your question. You are in somewhat of a pickel. In all states used cars are sold as is. That means that you except all liability on the vehicle. It is always a risk buying a used car but most don't have problems. The only thing you can do is fix the car. Either way you need to fix it if you are going to sell it or keep it. You will way more money for the car running than you would if it wasn't running. Unfortunalty you don't have any recourse on the individual or dealer unless you can prove that they knew the car was wrecked and did not disclose it to you but even then it would be a very hard case to win because you would have to proove that the dealership or individual purposely decieved and lied to you and that is tough to do.
