Dealer sold vehicle that is failing emissions test / can't be registered?

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abruces

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Earnhardt Hyundai in Gilbert sold us a salvage title vehicle that, when attempting now to register months later, will not pass emissions.. we've already spent $180 to find out somebody had removed the check engine lights (pretty malicious), so it could never have passed emissions regardless of any other issue. Now they want $330 to 'fix' a problem they think is causing it to also fail emissions, and who knows if it will even pass after the 'fix'.. It is a Hyundai and they assured us they only sold great salvage title vehicles. They also said they had the car checked out by their mechanics. The fact the engine lights were pulled out for the test drive makes me concerned there was malfeasance at worst or negligence on their part at best. Shouldn't they have to pay for / buy back / or fix the vehicle they sold that can't pass state emissions? You'd think they wouldn't want the bad pub, but they've basically given us the finger... they are a massive $$ dealer chain, and probably know it is tough for 'little average family guys' to battle with their legal dept. Any idea what the law says? Can they get away with this? Any help would be appreciated! This is a very helpful forum - thanks!
 
Houston, you could have a problem.

Your state (Arizona) has a website and information about salvaged vehicles.

You can try to work with the state motor vehicle agency and see if they will offer you any assistance.

Or, you can take your problem to the local media outlets (radio, tv, newspapers), and see if a consumer affairs reporter will offer you any assistance or publicity.



Here's the link:

http://www.dmv.org/az-arizona/salvaged-vehicles.php


Buying a Salvage Vehicle

Needless to say, there is risk involved in buying a restored salvage vehicle. While many of the parts may be new, there will be some that are not, and even trained mechanics cannot always gauge the life expectancy of a vehicle. Further, the vehicle will be difficult to resell if you ever choose to, and very few, if any, dealers will take it as a trade-in.

It is for these reasons that the state of Arizona mandates that sellers disclose that a car has held a salvage title before they sell it to a buyer.

For more information, see the MVD's salvage vehicle information page.
 
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