- Jurisdiction
- Georgia
I bought a 2005 Ford Truck on 8-18-2021 from a used car dealer in Marietta, GA. All of the vehicles are as is - with all faults.
It was my first time buying a car, I checked it for basic issues like fluids, rust, noise, etc. Driving home I noticed shuddering, had a mechanic diagnose it, found out the engine mounts, breaks and rotors, transmission, and a few other small things were faulty.
I called the dealer the next day and they refused to do anything about it. I ended up paying to fix the issues and now I have to deal with the transmission which is going to potentially be another $4000. The website lists safety checks and maintenance, the dealer assured me the vehicle was in good condition, they knew I was a first time buyer, and apparently they have sold similar vehicles to several other people.
I don't see how misleading or blanket statements can be used when it puts the consumers life and those around them at risk; when I saw "as is" I thought worn brakes, tires, less time before a problem arose; I never thought the vehicle was dangerous when I drove it off the lot.
If anyone thinks there is any way to challenge this feel free to ask more questions to make a determination, there is no reason auto dealers should be legally allowed to omit life threatening faults.
If your response is that I got scammed and learned a lesson, that's fine. Ultimately I'd like to try to get compensation for the repairs, the danger the vehicle presented, and maybe put a stop to the unethical conduct of the dealer.
It was my first time buying a car, I checked it for basic issues like fluids, rust, noise, etc. Driving home I noticed shuddering, had a mechanic diagnose it, found out the engine mounts, breaks and rotors, transmission, and a few other small things were faulty.
I called the dealer the next day and they refused to do anything about it. I ended up paying to fix the issues and now I have to deal with the transmission which is going to potentially be another $4000. The website lists safety checks and maintenance, the dealer assured me the vehicle was in good condition, they knew I was a first time buyer, and apparently they have sold similar vehicles to several other people.
I don't see how misleading or blanket statements can be used when it puts the consumers life and those around them at risk; when I saw "as is" I thought worn brakes, tires, less time before a problem arose; I never thought the vehicle was dangerous when I drove it off the lot.
If anyone thinks there is any way to challenge this feel free to ask more questions to make a determination, there is no reason auto dealers should be legally allowed to omit life threatening faults.
If your response is that I got scammed and learned a lesson, that's fine. Ultimately I'd like to try to get compensation for the repairs, the danger the vehicle presented, and maybe put a stop to the unethical conduct of the dealer.