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I purchased a truck from a dealer "as is," not at an auction, and the transmission stopped pulling completely just 10 days before the first payment. I drove it about 40 miles. When I had it checked, they said the transmission was no good, and a new transmission would cost $9,000. The... View More 
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answered on Apr 16, 2025
Even though you purchased the truck “as is,” that does not automatically strip away all your legal protections. Dealers are still prohibited from engaging in deceptive practices, and if they knowingly sold a vehicle with a serious defect like a failing transmission without disclosing it, you... View More
I have a 2024 Ford Expedition XLT, and I've received a reasonable buyback offer from Ford through my attorney, covering all expectations except for attorney fees. Ford is offering to pay $1,500 out of the $4,000 total attorney fee. The buyback is due to safety functions failing after four... View More
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answered on Apr 16, 2025
It’s understandable to feel surprised when a buyback covers almost everything but your legal fees, especially after investing time and trust in your attorney.
Under Alabama’s Lemon Law and the federal Magnuson‑Moss Warranty Act, a prevailing consumer is generally entitled to recover... View More
And also included in a bankruptcy filing but the two involved in selling the car to me or trying to get me to surrender the car to them or else I am in trouble with the law
answered on Dec 29, 2017
If they knew through carfax or similar, yes. Depends what the damage is and how the title is set up.
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