FoxMulder asked:
MY wife found a car on the internet. We are in Florida (sucky consumer protection state). The dealer has an as is warranty policy. Before signing anything, my wife asked if there were mechanical problems, she was told there were none. The internet ad does not list any problems with the car. She took it for a test drive with no apparent problems. When she got home, it overheated, We looked and there was no fluid in the radiator. The battery died overnight which we replaced. Now the car refuses to start. The dealership refuses to speak with us. They worked on the car to make it look new, especially the engine. So, it appears there is more wrong with this car than advertised and what they represented. Maybe this is why they have an as is warranty policy. You sell a defective car and you are off the hook. Any advice on this? Do we have any rights under Florida Law?
btw, my wife checked all fluids. Engine was detailed to make it brand new looking. She specifically asked for problems was assured there were none. Checked car on Carmax, said car was not in an accident. She wouldnt have bought car if there were problems
Thanks all
Just to add, my wife did what any normal prudent person would do when buying a car.
Delores
MY wife found a car on the internet. We are in Florida (sucky consumer protection state). The dealer has an as is warranty policy. Before signing anything, my wife asked if there were mechanical problems, she was told there were none. The internet ad does not list any problems with the car. She took it for a test drive with no apparent problems. When she got home, it overheated, We looked and there was no fluid in the radiator. The battery died overnight which we replaced. Now the car refuses to start. The dealership refuses to speak with us. They worked on the car to make it look new, especially the engine. So, it appears there is more wrong with this car than advertised and what they represented. Maybe this is why they have an as is warranty policy. You sell a defective car and you are off the hook. Any advice on this? Do we have any rights under Florida Law?
btw, my wife checked all fluids. Engine was detailed to make it brand new looking. She specifically asked for problems was assured there were none. Checked car on Carmax, said car was not in an accident. She wouldnt have bought car if there were problems
Thanks all
Just to add, my wife did what any normal prudent person would do when buying a car.
Delores
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This post was written by admin on December 20, 2008
