Legal Question in Business Law in New York

used car purchase

I purchased a used car on Friday, July 13, 2007 and put $6,000 down. Ten minutes after leaving the dealer the cars check engine light came on. I immediately called the dealer who said it is nothing just put gas in the car for a few weeks. I drove the car for 2 days and had problems shifting gear and once again called the dealer who said it is fine just drive it a little. On the 4th day the car shut off twice and I called the dealer who said to bring it in. The dealer has had the car for three days and I have asked for my money back especially after feeling that I was deliberately husseled and also the car was in an accident that was never told to me.


Asked on 7/21/07, 9:19 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Nancy Delain Delain Law Office, PLLC

Re: used car purchase

The dealer must operate at least under the "lemon law," which provides a 30-day money-back return option to the buyer.

If the dealer did not tell you the car was in an accident, that can constitute bad faith on his part, but it is also up to you as the buyer to exercise some due diligence. CARFAX� is an excellent and relatively inexpensive service that is available to the general public: www.carfax.com.

You may need help getting your money back from the dealer; you should be hiring a lawyer about now. I'm not the one, but my law partner, who concentrates in consumer protection (among other things), may be able to help you out. Please feel free to contact our office.

Good luck.

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Answered on 7/30/07, 8:14 pm


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