Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Virginia

Used Car Sellers Responsibility

Recently I sold my car it had a lien on it, so I had never seen the title. The buyer paid in full and I paid of the lien.When the title arrived it showed that the car had previous damage, which I was unaware of. The buyer had the opportunity to run a carfax as well as take it to a mechanic prior to the sale, but opted not to. Now the buyer is trying to get out of the deal/get money back? What is my responsibility as a seller?


Asked on 9/13/07, 1:25 am

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

Re: Used Car Sellers Responsibility

Used cars are usually sold "AS IS" unless the seller provides otherwise. Assuming that you provided no warranty or guarantees of any kind regarding this vehicle nor committed what the law calls "fraud in the inducement" with respect to the sale of this vehicle (misrepresentations to induce the buyer to buy), then you are under no legal obligation as a seller to return the buyer's money and take the car back.

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Answered on 9/13/07, 6:43 am


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