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Old 11-10-2001, 10:32 PM
jehind
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salvaged auto title


I bought a Honda Accord from an individual two and a half years ago. While having the car inspected (for a trade-in) by a large car dealer in my hometown of Chattanooga, TN, I was informed that the title was salvaged and that the car was basicly worthless. The person that sold the car to me did not disclose the fact that it had salvage title. Do I have a good chance of recovering the money that I paid for the car and the massive amount of repairs that have resulted after I bought it? Also, if I file a suit against the seller, how would I prove that he was knowledgable in regards to the salvaged title?
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Old 11-17-2001, 02:37 PM
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Lemon laws do not apply to vehicles purchased used. Did you look at the title when you purchased the vehicle? Federal law requires vehicles with salvage titles be a different color that regular titles (usually pink or blue, while regular titles are green). You are also most likely beyond any statute of limitations as far as suing for any damages. Less than 5% of the used vehicles sold in the U.S. are inspected by a mechanic prior to purchase and you are one of those that is going to lose money because of it. Caveat Emptor. Also, a visit to [url]www.carfax.com[/url] is also a good idea.
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