Legal Question in Consumer Law in Florida

spare tire

Is it legal to sell a used vehicle in Florida without a spare tire? They told they would get me a spare tire. This has not happened yet. It's been six weeks. The other tires were not in very good shape either.


Asked on 10/31/07, 4:29 am

4 Answers from Attorneys

Alexander M. Rosenfeld Rosenfeld & Stein, P.A.

Re: spare tire

yes.

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Answered on 11/01/07, 4:32 pm
Alan Wagner Wagner, McLaughlin & Whittemore P.A.

Re: spare tire

Yes. You can sell a car without a spare. If they promised you a spare, then you can sue them for that -- but it really isn't worth the expense or mess of a law suit to do so.

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Answered on 10/31/07, 5:23 pm
Scott R. Jay Law Offices of Scott R. Jay

Re: spare tire

NOTE: This communication is not intended as and should not be interpreted as legal advice. Rather, it is intended solely as a general discussion of legal principles. You should not rely on or take action based on this communication without first presenting ALL relevant details to a competent attorney in your jurisdiction and then receiving the attorney's individualized advice for you. By reading the "Response" to your question or comment, you agree that the opinion expressed is not intended to, nor does it, create any attorney-client relationship, nor does it constitute legal advice to any person reviewing such information, nor will it be considered an attorney-client privileged communication. If you do not agree, then stop right here, and do not read any further.

Yes. There is no law that requires a dealer to supply a spare tire with a used car. In fact, new cars come with "donuts" instead of a normal tire in order to save money for car manufacturers. Frankly, you have an obligation to look at the condition of the car and all of its components before you purchase it. Tires are the some of the most readily observable parts whose condition can be told by a layperson.

Scott R. Jay, Esq.

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Answered on 10/31/07, 8:47 pm
Scott R. Jay Law Offices of Scott R. Jay

Re: spare tire

NOTE: This communication is not intended as and should not be interpreted as legal advice. Rather, it is intended solely as a general discussion of legal principles. You should not rely on or take action based on this communication without first presenting ALL relevant details to a competent attorney in your jurisdiction and then receiving the attorney's individualized advice for you. By reading the "Response" to your question or comment, you agree that the opinion expressed is not intended to, nor does it, create any attorney-client relationship, nor does it constitute legal advice to any person reviewing such information, nor will it be considered an attorney-client privileged communication. If you do not agree, then stop right here, and do not read any further.

Yes. There is no law that requires a dealer to supply a spare tire with a used car. In fact, new cars come with "donuts" instead of a normal tire in order to save money for car manufacturers. Frankly, you have an obligation to look at the condition of the car and all of its components before you purchase it. Tires are the some of the most readily observable parts whose condition can be told by a layperson.

Scott R. Jay, Esq.

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Answered on 10/31/07, 8:47 pm


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