Legal Question in Business Law in Maryland
Is there a law that specifies , that a used car dealer is responsible for good
Is there a law that specifies that a car dealer selling a used car is legally responsible for good working brakes on a car he is selling if not why not? And if the brakes are not in good condition is he obligated to make sure they are replaced???
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Re: Is there a law that specifies , that a used car dealer is responsible for g
There is no specific law regarding brakes as such. However, there are either express or implied warranties that should protect you if the vehicle was sold to you with defective brakes. An express warranty is something the dealer offers you as part of the deal. If you didn't get such a warranty in this case, the law provides that the item must essentially be in proper condition to be used as intended, or you can exercise contractual remedies, including possibly returning the vehicle. You should let an independent mechanic inspect the brakes and give you a repair estimate that you can then take to the dealer to show it that the brakes were defective when the vehicle was sold to you. If the dealer won't agree to fix the brakes or return your money, you can sue it.
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