Q: Can I make a car dealer pay for transmission repair if bought "as is"?
I purchased a car four days ago, and I still owe $293 on it. The car recently stopped working due to a transmission issue. I bought the car "as is" after the dealer assured me verbally that there was nothing wrong with it. When I contacted the dealer, they refused a refund but offered to help pay for the repair. I have documented proof of the transmission problem. Can I hold the dealer responsible for the transmission repair costs given these circumstances?
A: A vehicle bought on an "as-is" basis will typically be very difficult to enforce any type of recourse as to a defect. That said, if you can prove that the dealer misrepresented the condition of the vehicle and nothing being wrong with it, then you could bring an action against the dealership on the basis of fraud. I would recommend discussing in further detail with an attorney.
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