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I bought a car from a private seller and no car doesn't work.

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Talavera2497

Junior Member
I bought a car from a private seller and now the car doesn't work

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? California

So I recently purchased a car through a private seller on Craigslist Bout 2 weeks ago. When we test drove if everything was fine.. No check engine light or anything.. 2 days after I purchased it. Check engine light and car was idling very low. I took it to my cousin to do a spark plug change and now the car won't turn on. I've been researching a lot on here today and noticed the vehicle code 24007 (b)(2) stating that the seller must provide the smog cert. another thing is that I didn't buy it from the owner himself it was his friend supposedly.. What are my options since he didn't provide the smog cert. Also his ad said that the car was clean title and everything worked. Come to find out the air is salvage title.
 
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OHRoadwarrior

Senior Member
So you bought a car with a kited title, which is illegal. Your recourse is to sue the guy who sold you the salvage car that did not have clear title.
 

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