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Can a dealer sell a car with frame damage?

Can a dealer sell a car with frame damage?

It is not illegal for dealerships to sell cars with frame damage or prior accidents, but they MUST disclose this information, in writing to the buyer. If this information was not provided, then you can sue the dealership for the frame damage to the used car.

Is it OK to buy a car with repaired frame damage?

Should You Buy a Car with Frame Damage. In short, unless you have a ton of money to blow on preserving a one-off edition of some sports or luxury car from the 1960s, it’s generally good practice to avoid buying a car with structural damage. Repair costs could end up outweighing what the car is worth in the long run.

When do you know you have frame damage?

The term “Frame Damage” is used whenever the integrity of your frame has been compromised by either an accident or 3rd party alteration. When there is frame damage reported, this means there may be damage to parts of the vehicle that provide structural support.

When does a dealer fails to disclose frame damage on a used car?

When a dealer fails to disclose known problems with a vehicle, he is committing fraud and you may be able to take legal action. One type of damage that a dealer may try to hide from buyers is frame damage.

What does it mean when a car frame is damaged?

When there is frame damage reported, this means there may be damage to parts of the vehicle that provide structural support. What are the different types of frames? Almost every car has a unique frame designed by the manufacturer but there are many different types of frame. The most common are unibody frames & ladder frames.

Is it possible to repair a bent car frame?

Front end damage to a car, or rear end collision damage to a frame can both result in a bent car frame, which is difficult and expensive to repair. Sometimes the best choice is to sell your vehicle and avoid any further depreciation.

The term “Frame Damage” is used whenever the integrity of your frame has been compromised by either an accident or 3rd party alteration. When there is frame damage reported, this means there may be damage to parts of the vehicle that provide structural support.

When a dealer fails to disclose known problems with a vehicle, he is committing fraud and you may be able to take legal action. One type of damage that a dealer may try to hide from buyers is frame damage.

What can I do about undisclosed frame damage on used car?

By filing a lawsuit, you can get your money back, return your car and cancel the contract, or keep your car but make the dealer pay for damages and repairs. Did you buy a car and find out later that it was in an accident? Did the dealer hide the truth about your car or lied to you that the car was in good condition?

Why did dealer sell Pathfinder with frame damage?

The dealer came back offering about half of the market value because they had found frame damage on the history report. The dealer brought a printout of the Carfax and Autocheck that showed the Pathfinder had been announced with frame damage at the auction four months before his purchase.

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Ruth Doyle