In Alabama, cars are sold with a written warranty or "as is". And "as is" is exactly as implied. You pay for the car and it's yours with no warranty. After all, it's just a used machine, right? Warranties are clearly defined contracts that state explicitly what is covered. Also, better dealers will outline what is not covered so that there is no confusion later, but there always is.
I have several friends in the car business and believe it or not, most really aren't the scum of the earth. The issue with used cars off second hand lots is that most newer ones have been traded in with some pre-existing problems, which is why the car was traded to begin with. The used car lot picks them up from a dealer only auction & he really knows nothing of the history of the car. Then "Joe Public" comes along & buys the car, the engine transmission or AC goes south a month later and all the sudden "he's a crook, he sold me a &[EMAIL PROTECTED] car"! Better used car dealers will offer a warranty & the cost of the warranty will be reflected in a higher selling the price for the car. Also, better used car dealers have some type of shop on site or a relationship with a local garage and will check out cars as they come in. But like anything else used, it's "buyer beware". Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com 256-656-1924 -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Hendrik & Fay Sent: Sunday, May 18, 2008 8:54 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Lawsuuit over a Mercedes We don't have a merchantability thingy as such but a dealer must ensure that the car is roadworthy. A while back there was a big stink over dealers selling bombs and the vehicle inspectors went into car yards and defected cars offered for sale, all of a sudden you saw a lot of cars in yards with 'not for sale' signs on them. I remember looking at a 123 with one such sticker but after a quick chat with the dealer it came out that it was indeed for sale but he was waiting for a new headlight lens. Hendrik with mostly roadworthy cars Donald Snook wrote: > Gerry wrote: "In Florida older used cars will often have the words "AS IS." in big letters on the cars window placard. Does this relieve the seller of the merchantibility requirement?" > > I don't know about Florida, but Kansas says a car is sold by a dealer with an "implied warranty of merchantability." The Court has said that is possible to disclaim the warranty, but saying it is "as is" is not enough. You have affirmatively and obviously tell the buyer that the there is not implied warranty of merchantability. Just saying as is will not disclaim this warranty. > > Donald H. Snook > _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.524 / Virus Database: 269.23.20/1452 - Release Date: 5/17/2008 6:26 PM No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.524 / Virus Database: 269.23.20/1452 - Release Date: 5/17/2008 6:26 PM _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
