If the car wasn't actually titled to someone, it can still be sold as "new" legally, from what I've read. I'm assuming that carfax has to report it as "1 owner" for the event to show up. Just a guess.

he showed me the carfax. shows 1 owner(which is him) and 1 accident with the police report. i think he wants to keep the car since its still mint condition. he talked to the dealership and told him that they replaced the bumper and the accident was minor. they want to negotiate.

just wondering if you were him and wants to keep the car... how much would you pay for it?

Did he buy this used??

If so there is no lawsuit. Every pre-owned has some sort of damage, and there is no law to disclose previous damage. It's your responsibility to look up a carfax and ask the question before purchasing. Don't shoot the messenger, I hate lawyers as well. But these are the rules.

Now if it was purchased New, which i can't imagine that the case, there is state laws that require you to disclose damage up to a certain $$ amount. Here is Missouri it's 500.00 or 2% of MSRP which ever comes first.

Hope that helps a little

he bought it brand new and the carfax or accident/damage was not disclosed. and when he talked to the dealership... they said they replaced the bumper.

Check the local laws where you live. Most states have a $ amount at which they legally have to disclose the damage. I would have him look it up. If we have damage over 500.00 we legally have to disclose it to the customer with a Damage Disclosure form

He may have some recourse.

thanks. ill keep yall updated on the situation.

Lou rushing in to save the day as always. :tup:

per dealership only small bump from the back and replaced full bumper and crack light. they will take care of the car fax issue and give full oil and maintenance for 3 years. what do yall think of the deal?