Nov 30 2008
A dealer misrepresented a used car as having a remaining factory warranty when it had expired. What can be done?
You cannot sue under the lemon laws, because typically the lemon laws are meant to return a consumer to the condition that he or she was in before buying the vehicle containing manufacturing defects. In your situation, you seem to be describing a matter of a failure to disclose information, or misrepresentation. Those are entirely different legal bases. Call your local county bar association for a referral to attorney who can advise you on this matter. Remember, however, that it will be the local dealer’s word against yours, and you may have a difficult time proving your case if there isn’t anything in writing.