Legal Question in Consumer Law in Florida

I recently sold a car, private party, that I only owned for about 3 months. The car worked fine for the few months that I owned it. I never had it in the shop, or inspected before I bought it. I am not a dealer.
The new owner called me today, 6 days after they bought it. They said that they took it to a mechanic today and the mechanic said that the car had been in a wreck, and that it needs $2000 to fix several codes that are coming up.
I told them that the horn was not working before they bought it, and they checked to see if it was because of a fuse. It was not a fuse problem, but the buyer didn't seem too concerned.
When he called today, he said that I either need to give them $2000 to fix the repairs, or take the car back. I feel bad for them, but I don't want to pay to fix a car that I sold, or take the car back. I have already used the money from the sale to buy a different car.
We signed very detailed documents stating that they were buying the car as-is. Here's the kicker...he is saying that the check engine light bulb had been removed...and said that it was illegal for me to sell the car with the bulb removed.
I have no idea. If it had been removed, but if it had been, it sure wasn't by me. If it don't pay him for the repairs, or take the car back, does he have legitimate ground to sue me and win?

Asked on 7/09/12, 7:58 am

R. Jason de Groot R. Jason de Groot, P.A.

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Used cars are sold as is in Florida. He can try to sue you but will undoubtedly lose on these facts, in my humble opinion.

Answered on 7/10/12, 7:13 am

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