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Old Jul 14, 2008 | 05:42 AM
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Cory what ever hapened?
Old Jul 14, 2008 | 06:07 AM
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absolutely nothing.
Old Jul 14, 2008 | 06:59 AM
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^ Bark up the chain man... and consult an attourney.
Old Jul 14, 2008 | 07:16 AM
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Originally Posted by Cobra4B
If I remember correctly from my insurance adjuster days damage doesn't have to be disclosed unless it's 5% of the vehicles value or more.
Thats true, but only new cars and I'm not sure what the exact percentage is. Used cars don't have to be disclosed no matter what the amount is, however if the title is salvage then it must be disclosed.
Old Jul 14, 2008 | 08:27 AM
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It just sucks, because it was supposed to be "Certified Pre-Owned", and they didn't do shit to "certify" it. They just assumed, since it was so new, that it was ok.
Old Jul 14, 2008 | 08:45 AM
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^ Take legal action man.
Old Jul 14, 2008 | 08:52 AM
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You're still fucked if you get a wrecked vehicle that was fixed "on the side" without going through the normal channels. There are ways to make things not show up on Carfax, unfortunately. Getting someone knowledgeable to check a car out is still one of the best ways, along with a Carfax.
Old Jul 14, 2008 | 09:23 AM
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Yep. Carfax isn't 100%. If insurance isn't involved in a repair, chances are it won't show up on a carfax report.
Old Jul 14, 2008 | 09:28 AM
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nope they dont have to . that why they put as is on cars. now unless u didnt sign that little paper that says as is then its not a valid transaction . normaly on the car window when bought and it normaly a pink peice of carbon paper . just went throught the same thing and that how they get you.. cause i tried to take back and got this info from a car saleman from another dealership .but i sign it so im stuck with a peice of shit .
Old Jul 14, 2008 | 09:36 AM
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Even if they don't sell as is they still don't have to notify you of any previous body damage, only if the title is branded.



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