I have been screwed.....

[roseythekid]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Utah
I bought a used car back in February. Literally 16 hours after I bought it, it broke down and shot oil all over the freeway. I had it towed back to the dealership and their mechanic told me the engine was fried. They told me that I would have to BUY a new one!!! They would not help me whatsoever. I had not bought a warranty yet but come on.... 16 hours?.. I had driven it maybe 30 miles so far! I took it elsewhere to get the engine replaced because I didnt trust them. I then learned that it had two shot wheel bearings and the front differential was worn out. I would have to replace those things to ensure the safety of my wife and I. I am now having to spend a LOT of money to fix it and the dealership wont help me. DO I HAVE ANY OPTIONS?????.... Any help would be great.

 

[Isis1]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Utah
I bought a used car back in February. Literally 16 hours after I bought it, it broke down and shot oil all over the freeway. I had it towed back to the dealership and their mechanic told me the engine was fried. They told me that I would have to BUY a new one!!! They would not help me whatsoever. I had not bought a warranty yet but come on.... 16 hours?.. I had driven it maybe 30 miles so far! I took it elsewhere to get the engine replaced because I didnt trust them. I then learned that it had two shot wheel bearings and the front differential was worn out. I would have to replace those things to ensure the safety of my wife and I. I am now having to spend a LOT of money to fix it and the dealership wont help me. DO I HAVE ANY OPTIONS?????.... Any help would be great.

a used car, is purchased as is.

what did your mechanic say when you had him/her look over the car BEFORE you purchased it?

 

[KnownOne]

I wouldn't be so quick to assume he had one inspect the vehicle.

 

[Isis1]

I wouldn't be so quick to assume he had one inspect the vehicle.

NoOoOooOoo!!!!!

 

[KnownOne]

Duh....jk, lulz

 

[InsaneJane]

I'd go after them where it hurts. Start with the owner of the dealership, then move on to the local TV reporters....

 

[cyjeff]

I'd go after them where it hurts. Start with the owner of the dealership, then move on to the local TV reporters....

For what?

Go after them how?

There isn't a legal leg to stand on. Are you suggesting some other way to "go after" them?

I doubt very much that TV reporters will care about a "used car dealership sold me a bad car" story. I could be wrong.

 

[Isis1]

For what?

Go after them how?

There isn't a legal leg to stand on. Are you suggesting some other way to "go after" them?

I doubt very much that TV reporters will care about a "used car dealership sold me a bad car" story. I could be wrong.

i thought she was being sarcastic!