Q: Can I sue car mechanic for giving me an excellent used car report and one day later there's a major repair needed, $480?
Before buying a used car from private seller, a Toyota Prius, I took it to Toyota dealership service for used car inspection. They said the car was in excellent condition with no problems at all. One day later I am driving and three warning lights come one. Took it back to the service department , they said it needs a major repair worth $480.
I only bought the car because of the excellent report. What can I do?
A: You may have a claim against the dealership or the seller, but this turns on the purchase agreement and the scope of the car inspection. In other words, you will need to talk to a lawyer directly. The lawyer can review your materials and provide an accurate assessment of the merits of your case.
Justia Ask a Lawyer is a forum for consumers to get answers to basic legal questions. Any information sent through Justia Ask a Lawyer is not secure and is done so on a non-confidential basis only.
The use of this website to ask questions or receive answers does not create an attorney–client relationship between you and Justia, or between you and any attorney who receives your information or responds to your questions, nor is it intended to create such a relationship. Additionally, no responses on this forum constitute legal advice, which must be tailored to the specific circumstances of each case. You should not act upon information provided in Justia Ask a Lawyer without seeking professional counsel from an attorney admitted or authorized to practice in your jurisdiction. Justia assumes no responsibility to any person who relies on information contained on or received through this site and disclaims all liability in respect to such information.
Justia cannot guarantee that the information on this website (including any legal information provided by an attorney through this service) is accurate, complete, or up-to-date. While we intend to make every attempt to keep the information on this site current, the owners of and contributors to this site make no claims, promises or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness or adequacy of the information contained in or linked to from this site.
