Legal Question in Consumer Law in Texas

Damage not revealed before purchase of a car

My question is, If someone is selling a used car, by law if the car was wrecked, what is the maximum amout of damage that a car can have before the seller has to disclose that the vehicle has been wrecked acording to Texas Law?

Thanks,

Brian


Asked on 5/19/04, 2:47 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Peter Bradie Bradie, Bradie & Bradie

Re: Damage not revealed before purchase of a car

If major repairs were made, and known to the seller, the seller has a duty to disclose that material information. Minor damage becomes a fact question.

If the vehicle had a "Salvage Title" and the seller failed to disclose that information, that is a prima facia case for deliberate violation of the Texas Deceptive Trade Practice/Consumer Protection Act.

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Answered on 5/19/04, 2:58 pm


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