housemouse
Junior Member
What is the name of your state?I am in California. We just bought a 1990 BMW. When we took the car for a smog check we found out it had major front end damage. The front end had been messed up and repaired with the wrong parts and some of it not repaired at all. When we confronted the seller about this issue, he said he knew nothing of it. He admits to having a problem with the power steering fixed two weeks ago, but swears they said nothing about the issues with the front end. I asked him for the name and number of the mechanic who did the repair but he refuses to give it to me, claiming he doesn't want to get them involved in a "potential legal issue." He says they did exactly what he told them to. We think they told about the problems with the front end and how much it would cost to have them fixed, and rather than pay for the repairs, he dumped the car.
We understand we jumped too quickly by purchasing the car without a mechanic's inspection, however the garage we took it to said the car was unsafe to drive and was an accident looking for a place to happen. I am wondering if on those grounds, that he knowingly sold us a very dangerous vehicle, we could sue him to pay for the repairs, or at least to make up for our emotional distress. Also, do we have any grounds to force him to give us the name of the mechanic?
Before I get in to filing in small claims court, I would like to know whether I would have a leg to stand on. Any input is appreciated. Thank you.
We understand we jumped too quickly by purchasing the car without a mechanic's inspection, however the garage we took it to said the car was unsafe to drive and was an accident looking for a place to happen. I am wondering if on those grounds, that he knowingly sold us a very dangerous vehicle, we could sue him to pay for the repairs, or at least to make up for our emotional distress. Also, do we have any grounds to force him to give us the name of the mechanic?
Before I get in to filing in small claims court, I would like to know whether I would have a leg to stand on. Any input is appreciated. Thank you.