I recently purchased a vehicle from a small dealership. The car seemed to be in good shape which was confirmed by a mechanic. After driving it for a couple weeks I noticed that it had a slight suspension issue, which isn't a big deal. While looking at the suspension I noticed a large amount of rust on the undercarriage. I looked in the engine bay, more rust. Tailgate? Rust. I even found rust inside of the car underneath the seats and beneath the dash. And it's not just a few spots of rust, the frame is flaking away. The car is a 2007.
I am located in Utah and know that there is no lemon law here. The car came from New York, where they have had a few floods/hurricanes throughout the years and think it may have been water damaged. The title is clean and no mention of a flood.
If the car was indeed flood damaged, would this not mean that the title should be a salvaged car?
If that is the case, do I have any legal options with he dealer?
I am located in Utah and know that there is no lemon law here. The car came from New York, where they have had a few floods/hurricanes throughout the years and think it may have been water damaged. The title is clean and no mention of a flood.
If the car was indeed flood damaged, would this not mean that the title should be a salvaged car?
If that is the case, do I have any legal options with he dealer?