So I purchased a vehicle from a used car dealership in 2022 and sold it to me with “95,000”on the odometer. I didn’t know about Carfax at the time and later discover the car actually had 275,000 miles and they altered it. I unfortunately like a idiot purchased this. I tried to sell it a year later and the guy who was buying it did Carfax and was calling me a scammer but I was not aware. Long story I didn’t sell it. Now vehicle doesn’t run due to engine issues….
I can’t sell it because the miles are wrong and I am aware of this now.
I filed a fraud claim with DMV fraud division since they are a dealer and provided the contract of purchase showing miles I received and the Carfax showing the change under their ownership
My questions are
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would they actually investigate this or just brush it off?
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if they investigate and claim it was fraud would I be able to sue in civil court for my money back in exchange for the non working vehicle now ?
I’m kind of out $8,200 bucks now because of their fraud and feel stuck.
Got it. I’m having my cousin who is attorney send a demand letter tomorrow with request for money in exchange for vehicle or a resolution or else taking them to court while the fraud with the DMV is reviewed
The history of vehicle is clear. They have been in business long enough to know how to change miles and what the miles on vehicle was when they purchased it. I assume used car dealers aren’t buying cars without some research to probability. They held onto car for 6 months before reselling.
I guess if they want to lie about it then we will go to court and have a judge determine it.