Yeah, this is why I hate arguing law with non-attorneys on Kinja. Read more

This depends on what state you are in (I hope you are in the US - or some other Western style/English common law jurisdiction) BUT it very well could come down to how the car was described in ways that are enforceable and can be proven. For example: Verbal statements of car sellers are almost always disclaimed in… Read more

What state do you practice law in? I remember most of the attorneys I discuss legal stuff with but don’t remember your handle. Read more

I don’t see your earlier post. There are more than 500 now so I haven’t got time to dig for it, sorry.
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And again, the question is whether it was made a part of the basis of the bargain. Read more

Well, the best way to state this is to simply cite the law: Read more

I know how warranties work. This example of Tom’s is a little different because of the implication that the badge is there with no other commentary or promises being made. Read more

Now, THAT is an interesting question. I am not sure of any case law regarding badging of a car BY ITSELF creating a warranty. But I could see someone making that point. Read more

Badges installed by dealer to deceive a buyer?
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1st G. I’ll be interested to see if they get the license. In MICH, they hand those licenses out like fliers for Donkey Shows in Tijuana. Been convicted of a felony? Have your wife apply for one. Doing hard time in another state? Have your son apply for one.
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This stuff varies wildly from state to state. Check with an AL attorney and/or a FLA attorney. You may be able to file in either state, depending on which one makes more sense.
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What state are you in?
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Just trying to keep it understated.
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Depends on the type of car. Probably do research in the various forums - find the ones that cater to that make or model.
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Yes, and a little more. Ideally, when you buy a classic car, you want it to have all the original parts. At least the major ones (engine, trans, differential and so on). Depending on the car, you can tell if those parts are original to the car. Some companies stamped a portion of the VIN on the engine, for example.… Read more

I remember hearing abou that one - and several other similar ones. We all need to remember these stories when we see our dream car go up for sale.
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I agree. But I have seen some expensive cars which turned out to have problems (that would have turned up in an inspection.)
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The inspection is common sense. The notion that you have an EXPERT do the inspection is apparently the hard part for most people.
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Agree 100%. The problem is . . . you’d be surprised how often I get the call. Not sure why that would be. I guess people want to believe the car is rare and that they are getting a good deal on it.
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