Legal Question in Consumer Law in Georgia

Used Car Purchase

Do I have an rights as the purchaser if the sales consultant at the dealership told me the car was obtained on a trade in and I find out that the car was purchased at auction? Can the contract be void if false truths were initiated by the rep? Unfortunately I found out about the auction sale after the fact. Any info you could provide would be much appreciated!!


Asked on 7/10/07, 6:25 pm

3 Answers from Attorneys
Scott Riddle Law Office of Scott B. Riddle, LLC

Re: Used Car Purchase

You failed to state how this information changes the condition of the car you purchased. Many auction cars are in better shape than trade-ins or private sales. If you had a question about quality, insisting on your own inspection would have given you actual information about the condition of the car.

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Answered on 7/10/07, 6:47 pm
Glen Ashman Ashman Law Office also dba Glen Ashman Attorney

Re: Used Car Purchase

What the salesman tells you is irrelevant, and the contract you signed will say that. If the written contract contains false information then you may have a case.

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Answered on 7/10/07, 7:45 pm
Charles W. Field Charles W. Field, Attorney at Law

Re: Used Car Purchase

I don't see how it matters by what means the dealer got the car. However, if your contract specifies that the car was a trade-in, you may have a case, but I doubt it unless the condition of the car was somehow affected. Consult with a local attorney to review the contract.

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Answered on 7/16/07, 5:35 pm


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