Legal Question in Consumer Law in Virginia

In 2007, I purchased a used car. The car had a clean title as per the documentation I was shown by the dealer. Shortly after purchasing the car, we discovered that the contract had vin numbers from another vehicle on it. The dealer promptly corrected the mistake. After about a year, the clutch failed in the car. I took it to another local dealership to have it repaired. I told the dealership that after it was repaired, I wanted to trade it in on a new vehicle. At that time the dealership advised me that the car had been in a motor vehicle accident and recieved damage to the right rear of the car and depreciated the trade in value by about $2,000. Since the seller showed me wrong information about the car's history, are they liable for anything. I also purchased an extended car plan for $800, but recieved the wrong vin number on the plan, so it was also rendered usless.


Asked on 6/28/10, 8:38 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Cary Moseley Law Office of Cary Powell Moseley, PLLC

As the statute of limitations may have run, it may be too late to pursue this, especially if you knew the facts in 2007. When did you discover the wreck damage in 2008? The clock is ticking.

I would strongly recommend you consult an attorney about this matter and have the attorney review the documents, CARFAX, and complete DMV title histories to see if you have a fraud claim or other claims.

Feel free to contact me if you need more help or a referral.

Good luck.

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Answered on 6/28/10, 12:02 pm


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