I bought a used car under false pretenses as to it's value. What can I do?

I bought a used car from a private party. I was specifically told that the Blue Book value of the car was over $3000 and that greatly influenced my buying decision. I later found many problems (Today being a week after purchase) and discovered that the value of the car is around $800. I contacted the seller to explain my unrest and he mocked me and told me it was my problem now. Do I have any rights here?|||while your money was in your pocket last week, you had the right to remain silent, and take the car to any mechanic of your choosing. When you decided to give up that right and lay down your money for some unknown reason. there is now nothing you can do, and the guy knows it. Why you did not go to a mechanic first is the million dollar question. You cannot say " hey, wait a minute?" over a week later, it does not work that way. Next time be more aware of what you are doing. Here is a web site that can help you a lot for next time www.samarins.com is free it has tons of information on how to buy used cars, what to look for, and what to look out for. there are also used car reviews, there are a lot of crap cars out there now, you need to recognize a lemon before you buy, spend some time researching a vehicle you find. You can type " year make and model problems and recalls ?" in the web search box and get some information that way. If its a newer car, you can check websites like Edmund's.com it has lots of information on new and used vehicles and you can find pricing information there too. Another website for classic cars would be hemmings motor news, there are all kinds of links and stuff for old cars, muscle cars and trucks and parts. Auto trader is a online web site that has cars for sale in 50 states, it also has auto trader classics and truck trader too. www.nada.com is a good way to get prices for all kinds of vehicles|||you have the right to fix your car.



All the information you have today was available before you bought.



If you had bought the car, and found out it was actually worth $10,000 - would you be running t his house with $7,000? Nope. You would be laughing about the great deal you got from some idiot who didnt know what his car was worth.|||If someone told you a cat was a dog, would you believe them ?





Verbal representations are worthless.





If you relied on anything a seller told you, you deserve to be mocked.|||Resale value affected your buying decision?



I hope you don't buy houses like that!



Ask SlapSource about this...oh wait, he lives in mom's basement, so never mind...



Judge Judy would laugh your A$$ out of court if this was a case in front of her.|||This is on you. You should know the value of a vehicle before you buy it. Private party car sales are "as is" and the seller was right - it's your problem now.|||You should of done your research before buying the car. And not taken the word of the seller. All you can do now is enjoy your new car...................%26amp;%26amp;%26amp;|||I am quite sure that "Top Source" will come here and tell you to sue the pants off the guy and take his first born. It is your responsibility to determine the worth of the vehicle to you along with it's condition and suitability for your needs. Your rights are to fix it or sell it. No do-overs. No returns.|||The seller was foolish to mock you, that can anger people.





Document everything then call some lawyers in your area who practice consumer law and ask for advice on the phone.





They'l prob mention suing in small claims court where I've sued and won some judgements.





In WA with used car sales by dealers, the law says the value of the car must be in line w/ others similar to it.





So maybe the judges are used to using that standard and would find in your favor even tho private sales are exempt from that law last time I checked. Check for updates.





Search your VIN, Vehicle ID Number, online w/ 3 services similar to Carfax which is ok for a 4th opinion.





Maybe there's much wrong that would bolster your case. Odometer rollback is common.





Have a mechanic look at all the VIN locations on your car. They can be found by searching online. If one doesnt match, that could be Fraud, good grounds for undoing the deal.





Sometimes defendants [you'd be the plaintiff], are afraid to goto court for various reasons and at some point will agree to an out-of-court settlement. Often this is when they get your suit notice mailed from the court house and they know you'r serious.





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http://www.civiltree.com/filed_suit.php “Recent Small Claims Filings %26amp; General News...”





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http://www.atg.wa.gov/askcolumn.aspx?%26amp;id… WA state atty gen’s office.





WA Attorney General Rob McKenna: "Although there is no express requirement for a dealer to inspect a used vehicle before it is sold,





“the car must be safe and legal to drive.





“If you were sold an unsafe vehicle, you have rights under state contract law and can request that the dealer make the car roadworthy or refund your purchase price...





“Absent the required disclosures and your explicit consent,





“an ‘as is’ sticker in the window of a car or a signed waiver is not sufficient to waive the implied warranty...





“Every used car sold by a dealer in Washington for personal use has an ‘implied warranty of merchantability’ under state law:





“This means that the dealer promises the used car will be fit for ordinary driving purposes, reasonably safe, without major defects,





“and of the average quality of similar cars available for sale in the same price range.





(Cars sold by private owners or for business use aren’t covered under this law.) May, 2006.” Check for updates.