Q: Is a dealership at fault for Autocheck showed no accidents which they use, Carfax did, after the fact, what are my right
Bought a car from Carmax, three years ago, they provided AutoCheck which showed no accidents, now Im trying sell it open market, it was pointed out that there was a Carfax report that showed it being in accident before I purchased it, which I verified myself, it's now causing very low offers,
Is Carmax liable, what are my rights under the law of California.
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In California, car dealerships like CarMax have a duty to provide accurate information when selling a vehicle. If you were given an AutoCheck report that showed no accidents, but a Carfax report later revealed a prior accident, you may have grounds to claim that the dealership misrepresented the vehicle’s history. This could fall under deceptive practices, especially if the dealership failed to disclose all relevant information about the car.
Your rights may allow you to seek remedies, including possibly returning the vehicle or receiving compensation for the diminished value caused by the undisclosed accident. It's important to gather all documentation, including the AutoCheck and Carfax reports, as well as any other communications you had with the dealership.
It would be beneficial to explore your options by speaking with a legal professional who can review the specific facts of your case. They can guide you through the next steps, whether that involves negotiations with the dealership or pursuing legal action under California’s consumer protection laws.
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