Legal Question in Consumer Law in Virginia

Re: lemon law

The simple answer is, "no". If you bought the car "as-is", the only warranty was that it was in fact as it was represented to you. Assuming you bought from a dealer, you may have remedies under the Virginia Consumer Protection Act, and you should be able to recover at least your actual damages plus attorneys' fees if that act applies. Did the dealer say anything about the car that led you to believe that the car was in good shape, didn't need any repairs, or anything like that? Any deceptive, misleading, or fraudulent claims made in the course of the transaction with regard to the matter you've identified probably give you a basis for a lawsuit.