Legal Question in Consumer Law in Virginia

Used Car Sale

I'm 17 years old and bought a car from a dealer. The same day I went to show it to my mom and the engine blew. We thought VA had a law that dealers had to give you a three day grace period, but it's not a law. I was wondering if we could get him on selling a car to a minot. My parents didn't sign anything and he didn't check my driver's liscence. Is it a law in VA that you have to be 18 years old to buy a car? I don't live with my parents, incase it makes any difference.


Asked on 10/22/02, 7:54 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Michael Hendrickson Law Office Michael E. Hendrickson

Re: Used Car Sale

Minors under the age of 18 in most jurisdictions, including Virginia, are permitted to disaffirm(reject)their contractual obligations, unless those obligations involve the so-called necessaries of life, such as food, clothing, and shelter.

A car would not normally fall in this category.

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Answered on 10/22/02, 10:53 pm


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