Legal Question in Consumer Law in Virginia

Dealership's used vehicle damage disclosure responsibility

Purchased a used Volvo on 3/19 that was certified by the dealership as available for an extended warranty, which was vigorously encouraged by the finance mgr but ultimately declined. Discussed at length with the salesman the dealership's 1000 mile return/warranty policy in the event of post purchase 'failure', but cannot find it in writing, yet. On 3/21, discovered damage to the front underside of the vehicle during a paid used car check by a Volvo dealer. Prior owner (?) hit/ran over an animal whose hair was still attached that damaged the a/c condenser, lower grill & air dam, & the bumper cover, some of which is concealed but not all/entirely. What rights/recourse do I have? What is/was the dealership's damage disclosure responsibility? Are they obligated to repair the damage at their cost since it should have been discovered during their used car inspection and certification process? Is this a case of misrepresentation of damaged goods?

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