Do we have any recourse?

[cmptrtechswife]

What is the name of your state?What is the name of your state? California

Last month my brother in law purchased a used Chevy as a gift to my family and I. He paid for it in full and provided our name for the title and license. He then drove it from So Cal to Northern CA where we live.

However, after less then a week of driving it less then a total of 100 miles it left us stranded on the side of the road. We are still trying to determine what is wrong with it, so the car sits in the driveway not running.

We contacted the car lot where it was bought and was told that it was sold as is. Now, we are getting a request from them for more money to cover the title/registration.

Do we have any recourse? If we don't pay it, then the vehicle does not actually belong to us, right?

Any help will be appreciated!

 

[msiron]

Most decent dealers I know of have a 30 day warranty on used cars once they leave the lot, apparently this dealer does not.

Tell the dealer you will title, pay the tax and register the car yourself. Where is the paper work for the car? The car got to you with a plate on it right? Either your old plate (a transfer) or a dealer plate?

 

[JETX]

Do we have any recourse?

Ignore the other post as to what a dealer MIGHT offer.
Your own post says the sale was 'as is', so there is NOT a legal obligation for the dealer to repair or replace anything.

If we don't pay it, then the vehicle does not actually belong to us, right?

Ask the dealer to provide a DETAILED WRITTEN accounting of the fees. Some you might be able to pay.... others you may have to reimburse the dealer for (though that is unlikely). Once you get the specific amounts.... look to see if they are reasonable and required.
http://www.dmv.ca.gov/pubs/brochures/fast_facts/ffvr32.htm