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[sharonruth]

What[ is the name ]of your state (only U.S. law)? Oregon

Hello,
I bought a 1999 oldsmobile bravada less than 2 months ago. I paid 5,000$ cash for it. I had a mechanic check it out several times. Apparently, this mechanic got a kick back from the dealer, was turning off the codes for engine service lights and lying to me about the state the veh. was in. I started having all kinds of leaks , took it to another mechanic who found $3,500 worth of repair that needed to be done to make it safe and reliable. I called the dealer and he hung up on me. I have not even put 1,000 miles on this vehicle. I am taking care of my 86 year old mother and this veh. is our only transportation. I had budgeted in $5,000 and right now, I am riding a bicycle to work. I am not able to take us to doctor appointments, and I believe the dealer and the mechanic knew they were selling me something that was in very bad shape. Is there any legal recourse for me?

[Some Random Guy]

Apparently, this mechanic got a kick back from the dealer, was turning off the codes for engine service lights and lying to me about the state the veh. was in.

What proof do you have of this? It is proof that will stand up in court?

[sharonruth]

The only real proof that I have is that I've had the veh. less than two months, put less than 1,000 miles on it, when I would have a problem I took it to this mechanic, and then the lights would not go on for almost two weeks. I asked him to put it on the rack and check it out and he did not find a single problem-then, upon taking it to another mechanic, we found numberous problems. Also, a guy who works for this mechanic was upset becasue he had referred me to them and wanted to try and do work himself to do as many repairs as possible could be a witness to all of this, but he is an employee of the mechanic and I don't know if he would be willing to testify against his own boss. When he confronted his boss about helping to sell me this vehicle, his bosses' reply was "she's over 18 and she bought it". The employee can also verify that the mechanic got paid a percentage for participating in the selling of the car.

[Zigner]

Did you get a warranty with the sale?

And, why didn't you have YOUR OWN mechanic look at the vehicle prior to purchasing it?

[sharonruth]

I did not have "my own mechanic" look at it because I am new to this town and am already starting my life over and did not know anyone. I met a mechanic at my work and asked him to help me, but it turns out that he is a simpleton and did not have a clue of the kind of people he is working for and hel led me straight into the wolves den. It was later, when co-workers saw what was going on that one of them directed me to the mechanic that I am now using.