You cannot use the fact that he has a dealership to have him fix the car.
He sold it this "way" because the car has issues and he did not want to deal with it through his business.
If you want to buy a dealer car for a "warranty" you will pay more, no doubt.
when you buy a used car from one party to another, it is "as is" You cant bring a car like this back!!!!
You need to inspect the car when you buy a car. If you cant, get someone who can.
You could take the people's advise and try to slander his public image for your fault. this seems to be the way the world works now a days. when you do that, be ready for a counter suit!
The tire would bother me a lot as that is not safe.
Those are minor repairs for a diy project, its an old car, and an audi, put some time and money in, no one got screwed... now you have a fun project. btw... if you missed all that, take it to a shop and see what else you missed.. maybe there are more important priorities over a broken glovebox. get the tires fixed... make a list and fix two or three things a month.
It's extremely important that you get ANY used car you are planning on buying thoroughly checked out by a mechanic. Even if you have to pay him to do so.
However, when I read your question, it almost makes me laugh. Glove compartment? Center console? Trunk doesn't shut? Are you ******* kidding me? YOU ARE EXTREMELY LUCKY THIS CAR DOES NOT HAVE MAJOR PROBLEMS THAT COULD COST YOU THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS. Either fix these minor problems or learn to live with them, and be happy the thing runs at all.
Most of that stuff you should have been able to see.
This is why you spend time playing with and testing everything before you commit to buy. If they don't want you touching stuff, you walk away 'cause they're probably hiding something.
You can't take him to court. He sold the car (most likely) as-is. You accept all liability for anything that's wrong with it.
It sucks, but that's how it is. Live and learn.
I know it is a harsh lesson but the things you list should have been visible when you looked at the car. If you inspect something and then agree to buy it you can't then blame the seller for defects your inspection should have picked up. On the plus side, most of the problems are minor and easy to fix.
You have no case against this guy. The court is going to say "buyer beware". You should have inspected the car better before you bought it. All of the stuff you mention are easy obvious things that anybody could find with a good basic inspection of the car.
Wow those are minor things,,when I do test drive,do sudden acceleration,stops suddenly drive in reverse,do a complete turn check the undercarriage,I may seek a bump or jump a sidewalk to see if car swaying too much open the hood check cables,hoses or any leaks from busted seals,check the heat/ac wipers lights, I also check rims rotors brakes,,you name,an Audi,no way I would not invest in an old one,there is scammers and there is good people,If you ask questions and they give you reasonable answers,fine,but they hesitate and a change subject,walk away
Well, i'm betting you bought it "AS IS". It will say that on the sales slip. I know its your first car, but you should have checked everything out. Looked at things, opened things etc. I dont think you will have much luck in court, unless you can prove he defrauded you. Maybe you can go see the guy and he may fix some things, but i doubt it. Lesson learned? Go to the wrecking yard find the parts you need and fix it.
Go see him and tell him what you discovered. See what he says. If he won't do anything for you, make a written complaint to the state, licensing division.
Did you get a bill of sale? Does it say "as is"? If it doesn't, take him to small claims court.
You are undoubtedly out-of-luck: used-car sales are "as is" and "Buyer beware"......the only chance of success you have is a written representation that proves fraud (example: ad that says "brand new engine" when it's old junk or "under 10,000 careful miles" when you can prove that it has 60,000 miles and the odometer was set-back after a wreck).......or if you have a written warranty. Even the law assumes that car sellers exaggerate or "puff" the condition of a car: a "normal trade practice".
Once I got to the car and took it for a test drive it seemed really nice and in great condition. the man posted on the craigslist ad that the car had every option available for its year, he put new windshield wipers on it, the lights worked great, the tites were good, and so on. anyways, I ended up buying the car, it's a Red Audi A4. the guy was supposedly a "dealership" even though his ad showed no signs of being a dealership, and didn't tell me he was a dealer until we were doing the paperwork for the purchase. I went on through and bought the car. after a couple days I noticed a lot of things going wrong. The glove box was broken, and he must of knew because he had the manuals, gps , and new Audi owner info stuff in the side door. so he avoided telling me about that issue. also the center council was broken, the headlights flicker and go out all the time, the truck doesn't shut because of a broken spring, the passenger front tire has a bulge in it, the spare tire in the trunk under the carpet is blown and ripped to shreds, and other random ****.
what can I do? can I take him to court for misrepresentation of the car?
should I go and get estimates of all the stuff that needs to be fixed before I take him to small claims court?
I need help, this is my first car, and am only 18. I spent ever last penny I have on this car and I got screwed. please help.
thanks everyone for your input.
Well, when you buy a used car, its usually " what you see, is what you get".......so look them over well.
Sometimes a.... "dealer "..sells higher $$ amount used cars with a limited warranty...Sorry to say you don't have any recourse in the deal.. You had, or should have had the chance to check it out.....Deeply sorry to hear you got it in the..... % ear...You got to watch those Craigs deals
Yes, get an estimate on everything that needs to be fixed. Then take it to small claims court. Dont even mention it to him because he obviously knew everything that was wrong. Dont let him screw you over.
Yes, get an estimate on everything that needs to be fixed. Then take it to small claims court. Dont even mention it to him because he obviously knew everything that was wrong. Dont let him screw you over.
Used cars are always sold "AS IS" unless you get something in writing to the contrary. When buying a car it's always a good idea to have a mechanic look at it first. Then use his findings as a negotiation tool. many of the things you describe you have discovered yourself while looking at it and on the test drive. I know the excitement of getting a new vehicle can blind you so bringing another person along with you can be a big help in removing your blinders.
There may be one loop hole in this is that if a dealer advertises he has to disclose the fact that they are a dealer and not private party. That is the case in Colorado and this probably varies from state to state. Where was the ad listed? was it under "cars for sale private party' or was it listed "cars for sale by dealer"? If it was under dealer then you have no case but if it was listed under private party you may then have some leverage. Of course would you need a print out of the ad.
After all is said and done is that it was one of those lessons in life never to be repeated.
Syd
http://www.yourcarguy.us
Its really said to hear this but there is nothing much you can do about it even if you filed a case against the happening as the used cars as sold as it is.
Have you contacted him? I hope so.
Send a certified letter to him letting him know you are taking him to small claims court. Maybe he will be willing to help. However, if there is no guarantee, buyer beware.
Yes, get an estimate on everything that needs to be fixed. Then take it to small claims court. Dont even mention it to him because he obviously knew everything that was wrong. Dont let him screw you over.
Sorry. The car was sold as is. You had a chance to inspect it. Those things were all in plain view. Its up to you to check it out. Its your car now.
misrepresentation and non-disclosure is illegal. you may be a victim of dealer fraud.
http://www.hg.org/auto-dealer-fraud.html
yes, you can do something about it. attempt to return the car and get your money back first. Turn the voice memo recorder of your phone on. Be polite and get him to say a lot. you are wanting him incriminate himself and prove he omitted or misrepresented material facts which resulted in a financial loss for you. before you do this, have the car inspected.
if he is a "Dealer" it is most likely to protect his personal assets in event of lawsuit.
