Legal Question in Consumer Law in California

misrepresented

I purchased a used car under the assumption that it was a 1997. I never thought to double check something so simple. Anyways turns out the car is a 1996, is there any legal steps that I could take or should be taken? I feel as though I was ripped off.


Asked on 3/21/07, 5:42 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Robert F. Cohen Law Office of Robert F. Cohen

Re: misrepresented

Unless it was a car that maintains it value over time, I'd be happy that it still runs 11 years later. You can check the Kelley Blue Book website to see the difference in value and, if you want, you can sue in small claims court after making a written demand to the seller. You would have to prove that they misrepresented the car to you and you relied on the affirmative misrepresentation to purchase the car . . . not just your belief.

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Answered on 3/28/07, 9:32 pm
Michael Stone Law Offices of Michael B. Stone Toll Free 1-855-USE-MIKE

Re: misrepresented

If you got a 1962 Chevy Impala instead of a 1963 Chevy Impala and what you really wanted were the three little taillights, not the '62 model's distinctive tailfins, -that- would be something. Can you say with a straight face that you have been damaged because you got an 11 year old car instead of a 10 year old car? And should you have known about it? What made you assume it was a 1997 model?

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Answered on 3/29/07, 2:09 am


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