does missouri have a used car lemon law??

[kwagner85]

What is the name of your state? missouri

We bought a used 1997 chevy venture with 86k miles on Friday, May 20. We attempted to take the vehicle back to the dealer after finding numerous hidden problems on wednesday, May 25. (The dash lights were non existent, the gas gauge started showing over the full line when we only had 1/4 tank left, the temp guage doesn't work, dome lights don't work when door opens, only by the button, etc.) Upon our arrival we were informed that we had signed a form stating that they were not responsible for any problems with the vehicle and that they had not inspected it. The form actually states that we are buying the car for junk, salvage or rebuilding and that the vehicle can not be opperated in its present condition; therefore, it would either be towed or hauled from the place of purchase. None of this is true and we never read this form because the salesman was supposedly reading it and then had us read the last paragraph stating that by signing we were acknowledging the form had been read to us. On the bottom in small print it states that, "The sale of this vehicle in its present condition without an approval certificate and its operation upon the streets and highways of MO from the place of purchase, is a violation of Section 307.380, RSMo., and may subject the seller to penalties." What exactly does this form mean and is the dealer correct that he does not have to give us our money back, nor does he have to take the car back???

[howamidoing]

[url]http://www.autopedia.com/html/LemonLaw/MO_lemonlaw2.html[/url]... Here is a link I hope it helps.

[kwagner85]

I have read that but it seems that it only applies to new vehicles. Does anybody have any suggestions of a good course of action for us to take before it's to late?

[racer72]

[/Carole King] It's too late baby, now it's too late, though we really did try to make it[Carole King]

Look up the meaning of "caveat emptor". You should have had the vehicle inspected by a trusted mechanic prior to purchase.

Originally Posted by kwagner85

What is the name of your state? missouri

We bought a used 1997 chevy venture with 86k miles on Friday, May 20. We attempted to take the vehicle back to the dealer after finding numerous hidden problems on wednesday, May 25. (The dash lights were non existent, the gas gauge started showing over the full line when we only had 1/4 tank left, the temp guage doesn't work, dome lights don't work when door opens, only by the button, etc.) Upon our arrival we were informed that we had signed a form stating that they were not responsible for any problems with the vehicle and that they had not inspected it. The form actually states that we are buying the car for junk, salvage or rebuilding and that the vehicle can not be opperated in its present condition; therefore, it would either be towed or hauled from the place of purchase. None of this is true and we never read this form because the salesman was supposedly reading it and then had us read the last paragraph stating that by signing we were acknowledging the form had been read to us. On the bottom in small print it states that, "The sale of this vehicle in its present condition without an approval certificate and its operation upon the streets and highways of MO from the place of purchase, is a violation of Section 307.380, RSMo., and may subject the seller to penalties." What exactly does this form mean and is the dealer correct that he does not have to give us our money back, nor does he have to take the car back???

You bought a junker and you got a junker.

Missouri Revised Statutes
Chapter 307
Vehicle Equipment Regulations
Section 307.380

August 28, 2004


Accidents, reinspection required when--certain sales exempt from inspection requirement--violation, penalty.

307.380. 1. Every vehicle of the type required to be inspected upon having been involved in an accident and when so directed by a police officer must be inspected and an official certificate of inspection and approval, sticker, seal or other device be obtained for such vehicle before it is again operated on the highways of this state. At the seller's expense every vehicle of the type required to be inspected by section 307.350, whether new or used, shall immediately prior to sale be fully inspected regardless of any current certificate of inspection and approval, and an appropriate new certificate of inspection and approval, sticker, seal or other device shall be obtained.

2. Nothing contained in the provisions of this section shall be construed to prohibit a dealer or any other person from selling a vehicle without a certificate of inspection and approval if the vehicle is sold for junk, salvage, or for rebuilding, or for vehicles sold at public auction or from dealer to dealer. The purchaser of any vehicle which is purchased for junk, salvage, or for rebuilding, shall give to the seller an affidavit, on a form prescribed by the superintendent of the Missouri state highway patrol, stating that the vehicle is being purchased for one of the reasons stated herein. No vehicle of the type required to be inspected by section 307.350 which is purchased as junk, salvage, or for rebuilding shall again be registered in this state until the owner has submitted the vehicle for inspection and obtained an official certificate of inspection and approval, sticker, seal or other device for such vehicle.

3. Notwithstanding the provisions of section 307.390, violation of this section shall be deemed an infraction.

(L. 1967 p. 418 § 8, A.L. 1971 S.B. 110, A.L. 1992 S.B. 465, A.L. 1993 S.B. 105, A.L. 1996 H.B. 1047)

*Transferred 1969; formerly 304.760

(1990) Missouri safety inspection cannot be disclaimed unless the vehicle is sold for junk, salvage or rebuilding. Selling a vehicle "as is" does not alleviate the seller's need to comply with the safety inspection statutes. (Mo.App.) Viene v. Concours Auto Sales, Inc., 787 S.W.2d 814.


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Missouri General Assembly

[url]http://www.moga.mo.gov/statutes/C300-399/3070000380.HTM[/url]

[teflon_jones]

You should have read what you were signing...